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Lazerbacon766 · Post by **Lazerbacon766** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:45 pm

My Lexicon Alpha has started to develop a crackle and I cant master like i used to be able to. All that i need is something that has a 1/4 in. output and can connect via usb. and around 250 please

GreenhouseMG · Post by **GreenhouseMG** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:47 pm

Steinberg UR22 maybe?

rod_zero · Post by **rod_zero** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:38 pm

Since all offer a similar set of features (Scarlett, audiobox, Kontrol6, etc) you may have to look ofr the one with the best drivers.

ghettosynth · Post by **ghettosynth** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:43 pm

rod_zero wrote:Since all offer a similar set of features (Scarlett, audiobox, Kontrol6, etc) you may have to look ofr the one with the best drivers.

Agreed, but, something else to consider is bundled software. My Kontrol 1 came with a Native Instruments single synth that I was able to swap for ACE. That added real value to the NI interface over other brands. Don't just look at whether you need the software, but also whether it's the kind of thing that you can trade to others for something that has more value to you.

NAD · Post by **NAD** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 3:33 pm

I'm very happy with my Focusrite Saffire 6 USB. Should be less than $200. The driver has fortunately been rock solid. The newer model (Scarlett 2i2) is apparently going for about $150.

tibah · Post by **tibah** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:17 pm

Lazerbacon766 wrote:and around 250 please

250 or 300?

Steinberg UR22 maybe?

I also would vouch for the UR22.

michael2 · Post by **michael2** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:51 pm

anyone have any experience with the Scarlet 2i2?

martygras · Post by **martygras** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 5:55 pm

Lazerbacon766 wrote:My Lexicon Alpha has started to develop a crackle and I cant master like i used to be able to. All that i need is something that has a 1/4 in. output and can connect via usb. and around 250 please

Master?

1/4" out?

250 what? Clams?

Uncle E · Post by **Uncle E** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 6:21 pm

GreenhouseMG wrote:Steinberg UR22 maybe?

+1. I A/B'd it against the Apogee Duet iOS, Focusrite Forte, and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, the UR22 came in 2nd place (behind the Duet iOS).

Lazerbacon766 · Post by **Lazerbacon766** » Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:50 pm

martygras wrote:
Lazerbacon766 wrote:My Lexicon Alpha has started to develop a crackle and I cant master like i used to be able to. All that i need is something that has a 1/4 in. output and can connect via usb. and around 250 please
Master?

1/4" out?

250 what? Clams?

Master: EQing, compressing, all that jazz

1/4" out: aka TRS

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Kaine · Post by **Kaine** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:22 am

KA6 or Scarlett personally.

V0RT3X · Post by **V0RT3X** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 10:45 am

If you can find a used one maybe check this out! If not it might be worth spending that extra $40.00 on.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SaffPro24DSP

http://global.focusrite.com/firewire-au ... pro-24-dsp

trueparadox · Post by **trueparadox** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:33 am

NAD wrote:I'm very happy with my Focusrite Saffire 6 USB. Should be less than $200. The driver has fortunately been rock solid. The newer model (Scarlett 2i2) is apparently going for about $150.

Also vouching for the Saffire 6 USB. Solid as Iraq for all the time i've used it, and top notch preamps on it. But it does sap a lot of power from the USB hub. If it doesn't start up, it's because too many units are connected to that particular hub. Just try connecting it to another USB port, and problem solved.

Scarlet should be the same in terms of usability and drivers, based on Focusrite's track record (and the same preamps).

GreenhouseMG · Post by **GreenhouseMG** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:40 am

Saffire 6 USB is USB 1.1 which is a little bit outdated, just to notice.

NAD · Post by **NAD** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:41 am

Uncle E wrote:
GreenhouseMG wrote:Steinberg UR22 maybe?
+1. I A/B'd it against the Duet iOS, Focusrite Forte, and Scarlett 2i2, the UR22 came in 2nd place (behind the Duet iOS).

How do you A/B soundcards? Genuinely curious....

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