opinions?
or aardvark usb3 ?
TERRATEC PHASE 26 USB anyone?
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- DASH Guy
- 8161 posts since 20 Sep, 2001
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- KVRer
- 13 posts since 3 Mar, 2004
I've used a Phase26 for a half a year or so now:
Pros:3x2 phono outs,great for routing,sending tracks out to hardware fx
etc.Really hot headphone output,great if you're deaf!.Decent sound
quality.Digital/phono ins.Feels solid for the price.
Cons:Installation...a nightmare under W2k,and a bit flakey on XP,plus the midi
drivers die if you are on a dual boot system and you boot into the other
OS.Get the latest drivers *before* you install the old ones that come in the
box as upgrading drivers is a nightmare,plus dont expect any tech
support!.Then you'll have to tune windows,ie turn off ACPI etc (unless you
like pops and crackles).Also if the app doesnt support direct monitoring you'll need an external mixer.
Despite that it does the job and becomes invisible which is better than my
SB Live which reminded me of its existence everytime i tried to record
guitar and only got hiss...
Although if i was looking now i'd look at something that used Firewire tech maybe...
Pros:3x2 phono outs,great for routing,sending tracks out to hardware fx
etc.Really hot headphone output,great if you're deaf!.Decent sound
quality.Digital/phono ins.Feels solid for the price.
Cons:Installation...a nightmare under W2k,and a bit flakey on XP,plus the midi
drivers die if you are on a dual boot system and you boot into the other
OS.Get the latest drivers *before* you install the old ones that come in the
box as upgrading drivers is a nightmare,plus dont expect any tech
support!.Then you'll have to tune windows,ie turn off ACPI etc (unless you
like pops and crackles).Also if the app doesnt support direct monitoring you'll need an external mixer.
Despite that it does the job and becomes invisible which is better than my
SB Live which reminded me of its existence everytime i tried to record
guitar and only got hiss...
Although if i was looking now i'd look at something that used Firewire tech maybe...
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Stupid American Pig Stupid American Pig https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4753 - KVRAF
- 7065 posts since 25 Nov, 2002 from not sure
Get the Edirol UA-1000. USB2 midi I/O, 4 mic pres with 48v, 10 ins/outs, plenty of bandwidth for multitracking 24/96 audio, and a rock solid driver that allows me to use 3 ms latency on most projects, and 6.5 ms for LARGE projects.
I had a terratec DMX, and they left a bad taste in my mouth with their drivers/support.
I had a terratec DMX, and they left a bad taste in my mouth with their drivers/support.
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- DASH Guy
- Topic Starter
- 8161 posts since 20 Sep, 2001
many thanks skoov and S_A_P for sharing your experience,
looks like Terratec is not a good deal,
I'll check the other brands
looks like Terratec is not a good deal,
I'll check the other brands
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- DASH Guy
- Topic Starter
- 8161 posts since 20 Sep, 2001
ah, different report,easymode wrote:Terratec is great, using it on laptop here.
I use Asio4All with it.
thanks,
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- KVRer
- 13 posts since 3 Mar, 2004
In case i sounded harsh on the Phase26(the poor mite);
I have used it live with no hitches,once you *do* have a stable driver install its cool,and the fact its powered via USB means one less wallwart to worry about,hurrah!
Checking the current prices 6 outs for £199 is good value too.
I have used it live with no hitches,once you *do* have a stable driver install its cool,and the fact its powered via USB means one less wallwart to worry about,hurrah!
Checking the current prices 6 outs for £199 is good value too.
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- DASH Guy
- Topic Starter
- 8161 posts since 20 Sep, 2001
exactly , it seems the best VFMskoov wrote:Checking the current prices 6 outs for £199 is good value too.