Good audio interfaces from the PREAMP perspective?
- KVRAF
- 16414 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
The topic is "Good audio interfaces from the PREAMP perspective?"Nicksaf wrote:i think we are going a bit off topic here. Anyway please, could you give your opinions on the three cards i mentioned?
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 128 posts since 22 Apr, 2011
I never meant to say it in an offensive way. This really gives a tastes of the pre's world, and i really do appreciate it! I just meant my budget, that's all. Should have indicated in the subject.
Did you happen to try the Steinberg CI1?
Did you happen to try the Steinberg CI1?
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- KVRist
- 92 posts since 10 Apr, 2005 from New Zealand
I echo Uncle E's recommendation on the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56. That being said I could be bias cause I have one What I do know is that it sounds beautiful to me, is feature rich and with the latest drivers it performs well.
- KVRAF
- 16414 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
Yes, this would be a very different discussion. That said, why have you left off the super popular and proven TC Electronic Desktop Konnekt 6 and Focusrite Saffire 2i2 USB?Nicksaf wrote:I just meant my budget, that's all. Should have indicated in the subject.
I didn't find it great sounding.Did you happen to try the Steinberg CI1?
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- KVRAF
- 16414 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
And they wouldn't equal 1 Liquid Saffire 56.Nicksaf wrote:For it's price i can buy like 10 steinberg CI1's
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Dean Aka Nekro Dean Aka Nekro https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=162100
- KVRAF
- 6178 posts since 4 Oct, 2007 from Escaped At Last
Nicsksaf, I would not hesitate to put them above any of the three on your shortlist along with the Mackie Blackbird as the three to choose from. I do not like any of the three you have shortlisted personally against the two Eric mentioned and also the earlier mentioned Mackie.Uncle E wrote:Yes, this would be a very discussion. That said, why have you left off the super popular and proven TC Electronic Desktop Konnekt 6 and Focusrite Saffire 2i2 USB?Nicksaf wrote:I just meant my budget, that's all. Should have indicated in the subject.
Basically if you do end up buying one of the three currently in your shortlist then I am pretty sure you will end up wanting to 'upgrade' after a while and IMVeryHumbleHO you could and should save yourself that step/waste of money
My 50 pence FWIW
Dean
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- KVRAF
- 6741 posts since 25 Mar, 2002 from sheffield, england
What kind of Beyer mic? They make / used to make some seriously great dynamic mics...
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 128 posts since 22 Apr, 2011
Opus 39 i think...
Transducer Dynamic
Polar Pattern Super-cardioid
Frequency Response Close: 50Hz - 16kHz
Distant: 100Hz - 14kHz measured at 1 meter
Dynamic Range (Typical) not specified by manufacturer
Transducer Dynamic
Polar Pattern Super-cardioid
Frequency Response Close: 50Hz - 16kHz
Distant: 100Hz - 14kHz measured at 1 meter
Dynamic Range (Typical) not specified by manufacturer
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- KVRAF
- 6741 posts since 25 Mar, 2002 from sheffield, england
Fair enough, not so familiar with the Opus range. But I've yet to come across a Beyer dynamic mic that sucks...
Bear in mind that dynamic mics are even more dependant on the pre-amp to sound good: you might be surprised how great a humble SM58 can sound when plugged into a really high end preamp... or a Mackie Onyx for that matter, which is nearly as good!
Something to bear in mind: my Satellite interface works as a standalone 2-channel mic preamp when not plugged into a computer. I believe the Blackjack does the same, so you could use the preamps as a front end for a different interface with line inputs if you find that the Mackie drivers don't work well, or you need more IO.
The price for a Blackjack still looks cheap even if you ignore the interface entirely and just regard it as a pair of mic preamps.
Bear in mind that dynamic mics are even more dependant on the pre-amp to sound good: you might be surprised how great a humble SM58 can sound when plugged into a really high end preamp... or a Mackie Onyx for that matter, which is nearly as good!
Something to bear in mind: my Satellite interface works as a standalone 2-channel mic preamp when not plugged into a computer. I believe the Blackjack does the same, so you could use the preamps as a front end for a different interface with line inputs if you find that the Mackie drivers don't work well, or you need more IO.
The price for a Blackjack still looks cheap even if you ignore the interface entirely and just regard it as a pair of mic preamps.
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- KVRer
- 24 posts since 3 Aug, 2011
you'll need 1/4 plug to rca adaptors.