 Who’s Interface Will Keep Me Happy?, compatible, reliable, interface |
 Tue 2 Nov 2004, 04:56
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I have been saving for some time now for a new home recording studio. In a couple of months I will be financially ready, so my research intensifies. I have pretty much decided on a Dual 2GHz PowerPC G5 using Logic Pro 7. For awhile I thought I was going with an M-Audio 410 to interface my midi keyboard, microphones and guitars, but now I am not sure this is the wisest choice. I will only be recording two, maybe three, instruments simultaneously, but 95% of the time it will be one instrument or vocal at a time while I add a track to existing ones. What interface might work the best for me?
I want to purchase a unit that will be dependable, compatible and keep me happy through system upgrades. I have read that some users have been disappointed with M-Audio’s driver support, and I am now looking at the MOTU 828MKII. But do I really need all of its features, and is there a better alternative to spending so much money on a device that offers more than I need? In any case, I would gladly invest more money in an interface with continued reliable performance, compatibility and support, than save a little money now on a unit that brings potential disappointment. I would like to “do it right the first time”, if you know what I mean. I would appreciate any suggestions. |
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Sat 6 Nov 2004, 06:25
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Hi. I use a G5 dual 2.0 with Logic 7 and the MOTU 828MKii. The MOTU is an excellent, reliable interface. Can't say enough great things about it.
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soundpie Who’s Interface Will Keep Me Happy? Tue 2 Nov 2004, 04:56
kaboombahchuck The Motu 828 may seem like more than you will need... Tue 2 Nov 2004, 10:54 jessone Try the Emagic A6/2 M. Six in, two out audio plus ... Tue 2 Nov 2004, 19:31 soundpie Thanks for the information. I am still leaning tow... Thu 4 Nov 2004, 14:11 jacobw If you can wait for a bit, I'd check out the P... Thu 4 Nov 2004, 17:49 soundpie Thanks jacobw the FireBox is a good alternative to... Sat 6 Nov 2004, 03:09 iShawn QUOTE (soundpie @ Nov 5 2004, 20:09)Thanks ja... Sat 6 Nov 2004, 05:59 soundpie QUOTE Hi. I use a G5 dual 2.0 with Logic 7 and the... Sat 6 Nov 2004, 14:09 terrywil Hi Soundpie.
In my experience, the MOTU 828MKii h... Sat 6 Nov 2004, 18:05 soundpie terrywil,
Again, congratulations. You seem to hav... Mon 8 Nov 2004, 00:06 TheKid Not sure how long this price is good but I found t... Mon 8 Nov 2004, 07:53 ourmanflinty Go for a digidesign mbox or 002...that way you get... Tue 9 Nov 2004, 16:58 formatj I would not choose Mbox or Digi 002. They will bot... Wed 10 Nov 2004, 06:23
soundpie Still appreciative of all the suggestions. I am st... Thu 11 Nov 2004, 17:34 |
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