 What Audio Interface To Buy?, For 500$ or Less |
  Wed 8 Mar 2006, 03:40
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I am an amateur musician who plays guitar and wants to start recording onto my PowerBook G4. I am looking for an audio interface that will be good to use to record my songs. I would like an interface that has at least 2 1/4 inch inputs and includes good recording software. What would you recommend? I have looked at things such as the MBox 2, FireWire 410 and the FireBox. My budget is $500 or less initially, but I am willing to spend more later if I wish to expand. Thank you for any help.
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Fri 17 Mar 2006, 15:31
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I've had both on my desk at one time or another and they're both good interfaces. Most of my complaints with the Saffire were cosmetic or software interface-related, which I believe Focusrite may have corrected with the recent v2 release. I liked the Firebox, too. Very loud headphone amp, which is good. Ultimately, I preferred the small horizontal format of the Firebox over the vertical Mbox-style Saffire. YMMV.
My personal audio interface search is over now, though: I bought Metric Halo's ULN-2. Awesome. |
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zachwass2000 What Audio Interface To Buy? Wed 8 Mar 2006, 03:40
lepetitmartien I'd look for the Presonus Inspire, presonus ar... Wed 8 Mar 2006, 04:03 zachwass2000 The Inspire seems pretty good, but I noticed it do... Wed 8 Mar 2006, 06:44 cliffmoon2 Check out Presonus Firebox. Great sound for ... Wed 8 Mar 2006, 13:14 rickenbacker Yeah, in that price range, probably the Firebox. M... Thu 9 Mar 2006, 12:13 transientattack ultralite is $550 on sweetwater. Wed 15 Mar 2006, 05:06 coldharbour QUOTE (rickenbacker @ Mar 9 2006, 11:13)Maybe... Wed 15 Mar 2006, 09:52 MrModern QUOTE (rickenbacker @ Mar 17 2006, 09:31)My p... Sat 18 Mar 2006, 18:19
rickenbacker I was tempted to give a two-word answer, starting ... Sun 19 Mar 2006, 22:47 |
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