Recommendations For Midi/audio Interface, Using Logic Express 7 + MacBook Pro Options

[fernbritton]

I need some way of playing MIDI into Logic Express plus recording microphones, guitars etc.

So far the RME Fireface 800 and the MOTU 828mkII look good.

Any other options I could look at or criteria I should consider?

Ta

[danlikesmusic]

Those two are both very good soundcards. But whats your budget? And how many inputs/outputs will you need? If you are going to be recording a band or drum kit you will either need a mixer aswell, or a soundcard with more mic pres.

I have an Edirol Fa 101, the mic pres are a bit crap but its great for use with a mixer.

[Mac Daddy]

fernbritton,

You can't go wrong with RME or MOTU. Good choices.

[lepetitmartien]

Presonus is great too.

Some 828 mk2 have issues in some limited (but annoying) cases, avoid second hand for these.

[fernbritton]

Found a good comparison chart here

[Mac Daddy]

fernbriton,

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