KVR Audio

sata_fortuna · Post by **sata_fortuna** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:41 pm

you can improve overall audio performance by configuring windows so your resourses are better used. there are several guides on that on the net, i think at sweetwater site i saw a good one.
yep, here it is http://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/ts/ ... ndex=31969

Nicksaf · Post by **Nicksaf** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:49 pm

What is the difference if i get a Beringer Xenyx Mixer? Will it get me the same results as with a sound card?

MikeInOttawa · Post by **MikeInOttawa** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:01 pm

Nicksaf wrote:What is the difference if i get a Beringer Xenyx Mixer? Will it get me the same results as with a sound card?

You're still going to need a sound card. If you can get one with its own decent preamps, good. Elsewise, I'd get a decent soundcard and separate preamp.

Of course it all depends on how much you're willing to spend and how many inputs you need. This information will also help people here give you advice that will be relevant to you.

Nicksaf · Post by **Nicksaf** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:42 pm

I need only one input actually, and the cheaper the better. Not above 190-200$.

CapnLockheed · Post by **CapnLockheed** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:40 pm

You're still going to need a sound card. If you can get one with its own decent preamps, good. Elsewise, I'd get a decent soundcard and separate preamp.

That's not entirely true. Some of the Xenyx mixers are equipped with USB eliminating the need for a soundcard. There are actually quite few mixer/soundcard options available in both firewire and USB. Tascam, Alesis,
Phonic, Mackie and Peavey all have offerings in this category.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:52 pm

flugel45 wrote:If you're asking if one is significantly better-sounding than the others, the answer is no.

The Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 has 2 liquid preamps, each with 11 selectable models from the $4,000 Liquid Channel. These preamps are significantly better than what's found in most interfaces.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:54 pm

Nicksaf wrote:Could be cool to get opinions on those:
M-Audio FastTrack II
Steinberg CI1/CI2
Roland Duo Capture
TONEWEAL UT-24
Tascam US 200
Mackie Onyx Blackjack

The Onyx preamps are very good, better than the M-Audio, Steinberg, TONEWEAL, and Tascam preamps.

badpioneer · Post by **badpioneer** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:54 pm

I have a MOTU 8pre and the preamps are great on it. They have a 4pre and a smaller one too (can't recall the name and don't know if the preamps are the same). I was amazed by what a difference it made compared to cheaper mixers/soundcards I had owned previously.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:57 pm

Nicksaf wrote:What is the difference if i get a Beringer Xenyx Mixer? Will it get me the same results as with a sound card?

In this scenario, the audio will be going through a lot more electronics than it would with a basic interface preamp. IMO, a lot more electronics is rarely a good thing, even in $20K+ consoles, and is definitely something to avoid in a low cost Behringer unit.

Nicksaf · Post by **Nicksaf** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:42 pm

Well question is maybe for my purposes i'll better be off with a mixer, if it could get me the same results more or less, i think it's worth it.
It's basically the same thing isn't it? The only additional input is the power suplly (behringer xenyx 302)...

P.S. just found out the XENYX is very noisy, not good.

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:37 pm

Nicksaf wrote:Well question is maybe for my purposes i'll better be off with a mixer

It's possible. If you already have an interface then mating a Mackie 402-VLZ3 or 802-VLZ3 isn't the worst solution and quite a bit better than the Behringer. Anyway, I think that Mackie Onyx Blackjack ought to work out well.

Hink · Post by **Hink** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:20 pm

Eric, how are those new Akai cards?

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:06 am

Do you mean the EIE and Pro EIE? I haven't tried them yet.

Nicksaf · Post by **Nicksaf** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:17 am

Uncle E wrote:
Nicksaf wrote:Well question is maybe for my purposes i'll better be off with a mixer
It's possible. If you already have an interface then mating a Mackie 402-VLZ3 or 802-VLZ3 isn't the worst solution and quite a bit better than the Behringer. Anyway, I think that Mackie Onyx Blackjack ought to work out well.

I currently have an on board soundcard, that's my consideration, either get a mixer or an interface for recording. I discovered that there's no EQ like i have on the built in card(software), for my music listening and internet purposes. So im planning to switch between interfaces.

The Mackie Onyx Blackjack seemed like a good option, until i read it has terrible driver problems, do you think it's still the case?

Sampleconstruct · Post by **Sampleconstruct** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:20 am

For me nothing beats the RME FF 800, great Preamps, very stable, pristine sound...

Good audio interfaces from the PREAMP perspective?