ADC1 and DAC1 Review - John T. Fleenor, Archives of Appalachia
"I rely on the DAC1 for monitoring and mastering"
"I rely on the DAC1 for monitoring in audio restoration and mastering. I am lost without it. I have used it, along with the ADC1, 8 hours a day, five days a week since 2005."
"I used the DAC1 and Samplitude in the “OLD-TIME SMOKY MOUNTAIN MUSIC” CD which was nominated in 2013 for a Grammy in historic recording."
"I highly endorse your products."
"Thank You"
John T. Fleenor
Media Collections Manager
Archives Of Appalachia
East Tennessee State University
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