Hi Ashley, The HDX systems are hardware-based with a PCIx card and HD interfaces. The processing is handled by the cards rather than the computer's CPU and there's 0 latency. Also, plug-ins are active during input. The software can certainly be used with Core Audio for editing or even mixing but one doesn't reap the benefits mentioned above unless they're connected to the PCIx cards. There's also the HD Native system which offers 0 latency for inputs but does use the computer's CPU for audio processing. For a lot of people, the HD Native is a good solution. The HDX systems are quite expensive and overkill for most people.
Slau On May 8, 2014, at 10:28 AM, CHUCK REICHEL <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Ashley, > I'm using a mac mini with mavericks and pt 11.1 with no problems. > Currently I have it in my floating rack ready to go remote, with a hdmi > samsung 19 inch monitor, on a boom arm for those that need monitors! :) > I'm using the apollo duo with the thunderbolt option, & a fw 800 glyph 1 tb > drive sitting beside it. > So its doable. > I prefer the full size keyboard and all the perks that the num pad offers for > pt. > YMMV > Chuck > > > CHUCK REICHEL > [email protected] > www.SoundPictureRecording.com > 954-742-0019 > Isaiah 26 : 3 > Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because > he trusteth in thee. > > In GOD I Trust > > On May 8, 2014, at 5:25 AM, Ashley wrote: > >> Thanks Scott, Nick and Slau - it looks like I'll probably forget the mini, >> as it's a little behind in terms of technology. >> >> I was considering a mac mini server; however, I wanted an SSD. If you add an >> SSD to a server, you don't get the extra 1TB hard drive in addition - the >> choices are either: >> 2 1TB drives >> 1 SSD >> 2 SSD's >> For the price of apple's 2 SSD's I could buy a thunderbolt drive. It's a >> shame; a server mini with an SSD and a 1TB drive would be perfect. >> >> However; what I ultimately need is speed; and the macbook pro will give me >> more of that than the mini. >> >> >> On 08/05/2014 03:21, Scott Chesworth wrote: >>> Since you said you preferred desktops, if you do go the Mac Mini >>> route, look into the Mac Mini server line. >>> >>> On 5/7/14, Nick Gawronski <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Hi, I would go with the mac book pro as you can take it with you and >>>> have editing abilities on the road. That is why I bought my mac book >>>> pro for just this reason. Nick Gawronski >>>> On 5/7/2014 3:17 PM, Ashley wrote: >>>>> Hey all, >>>>> What are your thoughts on the below machines: >>>>> Mac mini. 2.6GHZ Ivybridge Core I7 quad core CPU. 16GB ram, 256GB SSD. >>>>> vs... >>>>> Macbook pro, retina, 15". 2.6GHZ Haswell I7. 16GB ram. 1TB PCE-Based >>>>> Flash >>>>> >>>>> I'd like a decent machine for ProTools. I do like desktop machines; >>>>> but if the macbook pro would be considerably faster, I'll use a >>>>> laptop. Drive space isn't a consideration. >>>>> >>>>> Thoughts? >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Ashley >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
