Help me choose an audio interface (the typical newbie post)
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Help me choose an audio interface (the typical newbie post)
2017-03-15T23:25:54+00:00
I'm wanting to set up a small amateur studio and am having a hard time figuring out what I need. I am using a Windows 7 laptop but am likely going to try using an old Windows XP desktop I have as my workspace. Something that works with either would be nice. I also need something that's USB compatible. I was originally eyeing the Steinberg MR816X or CSX models, but am realizing they're Firewire only? That won't do me any good.
I'm all for anything that's possibly older than 10 years, since they made great music back way even before then, so I can't see being so concerned about not having something recent. Plus if it will be cheaper, especially used, that's a plus.
My main desire is an audio interface where I can have at least three synths hooked up simultaneously. Would be nice if it had MIDI, but if there's a USB port I can just get a cheap enough external midi box for that.
Any suggestions? I'd like to keep it at least $400 and under.
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I have an RME Fireface 802, which, granted, is more than the OP wanted to spend, BUT, it runs slightly better on USB 2 than FW400. I was very surprised by that. Very low latency, very good converters, decent enough pres. It comes down to the drivers, and RME's are rock solid. So, my suggestion would be to try and get an RME device of some kind, 2nd hand.
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