I am currently running Logic Express and Digital Performer on my PowerMac G4 1.42GHz. I have two internal drives where I store most of my projects (I'm a voiceover guy and part-time musician.) I'm considering buying a new iMac 2.66GHz, but don't want to entirely rid myself of the internal drives in the G4. My question: are external SATA Firewire 800 enclosures fast enough for multitrack audio editing? I know it's slower than a direct SATA drive connection, but would it cause severe problems enough to consider getting a Mac Pro?
I'm recording audio at 16-bit, 44.1k sampling rate. But I have an audio interface that can record high-definition audio at 24-bit, 96k.
Would the iMac and Firewire 800 be able to handle the high data rate? I welcome any advice I can get because I'd like to make a purchase decision in the next few weeks. Thanks!
I'm recording audio at 16-bit, 44.1k sampling rate. But I have an audio interface that can record high-definition audio at 24-bit, 96k.
Would the iMac and Firewire 800 be able to handle the high data rate? I welcome any advice I can get because I'd like to make a purchase decision in the next few weeks. Thanks!