Re: Alesis HD24 Tips and Tricks?
so long as the unit has a reasonably late version of the firmware installed, you can mix and match analog and digital inputs in groups of two. you can set it up in the utility setting. and the loud noise issue usually has more to do with using very large hard drives than any other single issue. using a drive that is large enough but not ridiculously large is the way to go. say 80 gig versus 500 gig. older, smaller drives are a bit more stable...
when you want to transfer the tracks using your fireport, check out hd24tools, a utility written by an hd24 enthusiast. the utility provided by alesis was largely abandoned a few years ago and so if you're using anything newer than windows xp or a mac, you're gonna have an easier time with hd24tools. if you get jammed up on anything, a trip to the hd24 forum should sort you out. great group. hugely helpful folks...
lastly, at end of show BACKUP your drive to another drive before you even leave the venue. you'll be glad you did.
good luck.
brian
