it just cleared customs on friday so i will have it tomorrow so i will get back to you on how it is...
all up including pro-tools m-powered, and GST on it arriving in the country, a little under $2000. fucking cheap as - if you can find it anywhere in australia it generally sells for about $3500, and the pro tools software itself is $500.
i've also got another rack of 8 preamps coming which you can also run into the unit via ADAT - up to 16 channels direct to the pc.
well, what can i say. worth every cent so far. Of course i have only had it for one night, but it sure makes tracking a breeze, with the whole hands on kinda thing.
seems like a well built piece of gear. cant control completely without keyboard and mouse, but the buttons that are on here sure make it easier than remembering those key-strokes.
motorised faders are fun, and great obviously for recording in automation.
seems too good to be true. i have been waiting so long to purchase this piece of gear, and its so far living up to it.