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What audio interface are you using?
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Hummergeist
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- Jul 21, 2020
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RME are the best.
Hummergeist
Commercial User
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1,269
- 3,084
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- Tutorials, reviews, and interviews for Future Publishing.
Currently I have MOTU Ultralite AVB (which connects via ethernet); Audient EVO 8; MOTU MicroBook II; Behringer UMC 1820. I don't use them all at once 
In the past I've used RME, Edirol, Focusrite, M-Audio, Apogee, Digidesign, blah blah. For people on a budget Focusrite Scarlett is a good bet, otherwise I recommend RME, which is probably what I'll go back to myself at some point. General advice is to get something with more inputs than you think you're gonna need!
In the past I've used RME, Edirol, Focusrite, M-Audio, Apogee, Digidesign, blah blah. For people on a budget Focusrite Scarlett is a good bet, otherwise I recommend RME, which is probably what I'll go back to myself at some point. General advice is to get something with more inputs than you think you're gonna need!
UA Volt 276
Seems to work flawlessly ( mostly ) with iPad.
Only noticeable issue is that I occasionally have to unplug & replug to wake it up when I start the tablet.
Dunno if it's the device or Apple. Minor annoyance...
Sounds great, runs @96K with no glitches, has DIN MIDI I/O, solid build & controls.
Compressor & magic mojo button are nice to have and nice to be able to turn off.
Nice SW bundle that I don't use because none runs under iOS.
Don't care, I didn't buy it for the bundle.
Seems to be a keeper, at least for now.
Seems to work flawlessly ( mostly ) with iPad.
Only noticeable issue is that I occasionally have to unplug & replug to wake it up when I start the tablet.
Dunno if it's the device or Apple. Minor annoyance...
Sounds great, runs @96K with no glitches, has DIN MIDI I/O, solid build & controls.
Compressor & magic mojo button are nice to have and nice to be able to turn off.
Nice SW bundle that I don't use because none runs under iOS.
Don't care, I didn't buy it for the bundle.
Seems to be a keeper, at least for now.
for simple tracking, Scarlett 2i2.
For recording live with the band, the SoundCraft 24-channel mixer.
If I were buying now, the MOTU stuff would get serious consideration.
For recording live with the band, the SoundCraft 24-channel mixer.
If I were buying now, the MOTU stuff would get serious consideration.
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RME has always been my favourite. They're a bit more expensive than some of the most popular choices but you really get what you pay for. The sound quality has gotten really good on cheaper interfaces too but the latency performance and stability I get with RME is far superior. They're also built to last, which isn't something I can say about some of the cheaper brands.
I currently use an RME UC that has served me well for almost a decade. I used to have an RME HDSPe RayDAT in my studio but I wanted a more portable solution. I didn't really need all the channels on the RayDAT so I sold it and downgraded to the UC. I've got ADAT expander when I need the extra channels and also lots of analog outboard gear so the UC is basically just the "clean" digital platform for my analog rack gear.
I currently use an RME UC that has served me well for almost a decade. I used to have an RME HDSPe RayDAT in my studio but I wanted a more portable solution. I didn't really need all the channels on the RayDAT so I sold it and downgraded to the UC. I've got ADAT expander when I need the extra channels and also lots of analog outboard gear so the UC is basically just the "clean" digital platform for my analog rack gear.
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Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD Audiophile 4X4 24-Bit/192 KHz USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Midas Mic Preamplifiers Black https://a.co/d/5FP11zK
It acts as a 4 channel mixer too, pretty sweet!!!
It acts as a 4 channel mixer too, pretty sweet!!!
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I have a Focusrite Scarlet but I’m only doing casual recording.
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 3rd gen. Easy to use and has some cool features with the air mode which I typically use on condenser and ribbon mics. The preamps are ok for mics but I’m a bass nerd and must use an external tube preamp first if I can. Ribbons require a cloudlifter. I like have a bunch of inputs on the back of the unit though, I don’t see how people get by with like 2 inputs.
For extended multitracking I have an RME Fireface 802 - it has lots of hardware inputs, really versatile routing, and super solid converters. I've used it for years and it's performed *way* beyond expectations. For simpler projects I've been using a MOTU M4 and am *super* impressed with every part of it. Highly recommended. I'm sure the M2 is also amazing if you don't need the extra i/o.
It's hard to go wrong with today's low cost interfaces.
Look for one with a Instrument/Guitar input.
No DI is ever needed
If you use a Mic just a little change in position/location makes much more of a perceivable change than using a DI.
A MOTU M4 or M2 is good as the metering is outstanding. Otherwise it doesn't sound any different than any other low price interface.
Look for one with a Instrument/Guitar input.
No DI is ever needed
If you use a Mic just a little change in position/location makes much more of a perceivable change than using a DI.
A MOTU M4 or M2 is good as the metering is outstanding. Otherwise it doesn't sound any different than any other low price interface.
I have small needs and limited space. This little Mackie does the trick for me:
ProFX6v3 | PROFXV3 Series | Mixers | MACKIE
my PC has but 1 3.5mm combo jack for both input and output. This Mackie has usb in/out so that problem solved. The onboard effects are kinda ok. On par with what you would expect at that price point. I don’t use ‘em myself. It has all the inputs and outputs I need for making scratch recordings. It’s quiet at or slightly above unity. For the money a very good interface/mixer.
ProFX6v3 | PROFXV3 Series | Mixers | MACKIE
my PC has but 1 3.5mm combo jack for both input and output. This Mackie has usb in/out so that problem solved. The onboard effects are kinda ok. On par with what you would expect at that price point. I don’t use ‘em myself. It has all the inputs and outputs I need for making scratch recordings. It’s quiet at or slightly above unity. For the money a very good interface/mixer.
mackie dl16s. Works great, inexpensive, 16 channels, remote control via wifi. can be used for a rehearsal/gig pa mixer
