Hey Everyone,
I currently had a MXL990/991 mic combo and and looking for an audio interface that provides phantom power so I can record both mics at the same time. I was looking into getting the Tascam US-1800, but I don't think I need that many inputs because I use my MIDI KeyRig44 USB for Drums, Bass, and any other instruments. I think eventually, I might need 4 preamps at the most, but even then, that's pushing it. The Tascam 1800 is around $250 so I was wondering if there was another interface that was maybe only 4-6 inputs that would do everything the 1800 does, but is cheaper and still good in quality. I looked at the other Tascam interfaces such as US200, US600, and US800, but I've heard awful reviews about them (not being recognized by certain DAWs, driver issues, latency issues, etc). Any others you guys would recommend? As always, thanks a bunch!
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I use a Macbook Pro OS 10.6. The Focusrite Saffire is a Firewire
I use a Macbook Pro OS 10.6. The Focusrite Saffire is a Firewire Audio Interface. Most Interfaces & Plugins are compatible from OS 10.4 onwards but I would still check out the products specs & compatibility. I have used the audio interface with a OS 10.4 Operating System and it worked fine.
Focusrite also do a 'Scarlet' series of audio interfaces, which use USB connectivity. (I haven't used any of these)
If you're looking at 2-input devices, there are a few at differe
If you're looking at 2-input devices, there are a few at different levels that work excellently.
Since you're on a Mac, the king of all 2-input audio interfaces is the Apogee Duet 2, but that may be more money than you're looking to spend. Others have mentioned Focusrite, which is another great producer of low-input interfaces.
This list has the best of each price range:
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$595 [[url=http://="http://www.zzounds…"]Apogee Duet 2[/]="http://www.zzounds…"]Apogee Duet 2[/]
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Hope this helped! Good luck with your search.
Actually, there is no doubt in my mind that Lavry's Blacks are a
Actually, there is no doubt in my mind that Lavry's Blacks are a good as it gets ( well close enough) and if you want excellent pre-amps added the AD11 is so sweet, USB included. The Blacks are a step above what has been mentioned but not cheap either.
There is also this, recommended by Cucco:
Jadystacia, post: 390899 wrote: If you're looking at 2-input dev
Jadystacia, post: 390899 wrote: If you're looking at 2-input devices, there are a few at different levels that work excellently.
Since you're on a Mac, the king of all 2-input audio interfaces is the Apogee Duet 2, but that may be more money than you're looking to spend. Others have mentioned Focusrite, which is another great producer of low-input interfaces.
This list has the best of each price range:
$150 [="http://www.zzounds.com/a--2926542/item--FOCSCAR82I2"]Focusrite 2i2[/]="http://www.zzounds…"]Focusrite 2i2[/]
$595 [[url=http://="http://www.zzounds…"]Apogee Duet 2[/]="http://www.zzounds…"]Apogee Duet 2[/]
$750 [[url=http://[/URL]="http://www.amazon.c…"]RME Babyface[/]="http://www.amazon.c…"]RME Babyface[/]Hope this helped! Good luck with your search.
The duet 1 isn't bad and may be more in OP's price range. There are tons of them on ebay.
Hello, I use a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. Although this audio in
Hello,
I use a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40. Although this audio interface has 8 analog inputs there are other focusrite saffire interfaces with less inputs. Audio Interface, Mic Preamplifier, Small-format Consoles, Channel Strips, EQ & Compressor from Focusrite
I would highly recommend focusrite audio interfaces, pre-amps are good, routing is flexible and easy to configure, midi, phantom power and d.i included.
I use the focusrite to record live bands, in the studio and to make electronic music.
Hope this helps,
Liam