Hi, On page 18 of Soundtrack Pro 2, a little over half way down the page there is a statement: "Note that Final Cut Pro works only in 48kHz" I was wondering if anyone could clarify this as it is my understanding that FCP will basically let you chose your sampling rate. Thanks!

Hi, I'm looking for a recommendation for a firewire audio interface to be used with STP for the purpose of mixing 5.1 audio. I want to go from Mac to interface to my stereo receiver- 6 analog inputs. Any tips are appreciated, Thanks! Jeff

Thanks for the response. As far as inputs, I just want to be able to get STP out of my Mac and into my stereo. I only have 5.1 speakers right now, but my receiver can handle 7.1 inputs and it would be nice to have an interface that can go up to that once my 'studio' space is ready for it. My budget- as this my first interface, I am thinking of starting cheap so that I can more quickly get into an upgrade in the future after I know more about what I want/need. Typically, I prefer the best quality possible. But since I am a novice, the cheaper the better for now. Thanks, Jeff

Rounik, Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to my questions. Almost everything we are discussing is very new to me and I am doing my best to keep up! For now, I am not anticipating the need for inputs for microphones, instruments, etc. Someday I would like to consider a portable audio recording station, but for now, I just want to focus on post production as it relates to audio for movies. My main editing station is a Mac Pro, but where I want to work on my audio I'll be using a MacBook Pro, previous generation- so I do have firewire. The Firebox was something that I was considering, but it seems like it has been out for quite some time. Does the technology for these types of products stay current for a long time? Thanks! Jeff

Rounik, Thanks for the advice! I went with the MOTU and it arrived yesterday. There is much to be learned on my end, but that is half the fun. Thanks again, Jeff

UltraLite-mk3 i have to get 1/4 to rca cables yet haha

Hi, Right now I am listening to headphones at a setting of -22dB. I often hear the dialogue while editing should be between -12dB and -6dB. Don't ever want to go above 0dB. My room's natural level is about +60dB. If I crank up the stereo, it gets up to +110dB. Anyone able to help me put this in perspective? very confused. Thanks! Jeff

Rounik, Thanks for that link, very helpful. I'm trying to figure out why everything isn't working on the same scale. If I record a conversation at 60dB, why is it showing up as -12dB to -6dB? why isn't it showing up as 60dB? why is 0dB the limit for how loud something should be? why isn't it a positive value?

[quote:7638] When you say your headphones are set to -22dB what do you mean? In Logic? On your audio interface? **on my audio interface** How loud your stereo can go is of no relevance to the output within Logic. **i was trying to illustrate an actual volume level read off a loudness or decibel meter- this 110dB sound would, i gather, be read as 0dB or clipping in FCP** Rounik[/quote] thanks for the help!