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RME vs. MoTU

I have been searching a lot trying to find out more about these products. Heres my premise, I am looking to upgrade my computer and interface. I have a usb and want to get either Firewire or a PCI input. From what i read it would be a good move to get a nice interface with good pre's. I record in my room so there is no real studio, yet.

MOTU 8pre into M-audio 410 through optical cable

I was trying to connect these two units together, M-audio being a main interface connected to PC through firewire. I connected MOTU 8-pre out into M-audio IN with optical cable. Pro Tools were running and froze right away. So I restarted computer, and can't seem to find any sign of MOTU connected on the PC. Pro Tools say that paths for inputs 5 - 32 are not found.

Cubase/Tascam/MOTU vs. Pro Tools/Digidesign

Which do you choose?

I'm debating on working with Pro Tools and using a Digidesign C|24 as a control surface, and a 003 rack... Or going a cheaper route and using Cubase with a Tascam DM4800, and a MOTU interface

I have had a little more experience with cubase, a little easier for me to work with, but what do you guys think?
Is it that big of a difference?

MOTU

Hello All,

I am looking at purchasing MOTU 896mk3 to go with a Cubase Studio 4 built on a Mac Pro system. Has anyone already implemented this setup? Are there any problems getting it to work? Is there an other hardware interface out there that you would recommend in place of the 896mk3 that is under the 1,500 price range?

Thanks in advance.