I need a new audio interface with DC coupled outs and looking for advice...

[killmaster]

I've watched a ton of videos and narrowed it down to one of these and would love some feedback. Does any stand out being clearly better quality?

EDIT: After some more research, I realized I can get an interface that has DC coupled outputs which would be really helpful for me. Here is my new list. All of them have this feature:

Universal Audio Volt 4 - $230
PreSonus Studio 26c - $130
Arturia MiniFuse 4 - $200

Thank you!

Greg

[masonsjax]

I have the Audient one. No complaints. I like it's sound better than my Behringer 202 and the monitor mix knob is great for tracking.

[zerocrossing]

I can’t really speak about the others, but I have an old UAD Apollo FireWire model that I like. It’s stable, had great software control/mixer, and the software is good, though can be pricey if you start buying a lot of it.

[e@rs]

I've watched a ton of videos and narrowed it down to one of these and would love some feedback. Does any stand out being clearly better quality?

For me it was mainly about the output quality, so I went with Audient.

If you didn't already, have a look at the videos of Julian Krause on YT, they contain measurement charts on various aspects of quite a few soundcards.

[kelvyn]

If you can afford it then anything from RME!
The RME Babyface is a great option. They sound amazing!:)
Here’s the kicker though:
I have the original UFX which was released in 2010. It’s been my workhorse since then and has never gone AWOL in all that time. Drivers are still available and they have been rock solid. Three weeks ago the UFX stopped working - horror, horror - I sent it to RME for repair - bear in mind it’s 13 years old - they swopped out a huge block of technology for a totally reasonable price and within three weeks it was back in the studio and sounding better than before.
My point being that this is an amazing company who totally respect their users. The communication with the service team was exceptional and helpful. The UFX still sells on the used market - if you can find one - for a very high price considering it’s age. I guess that says all you need to know.

[killmaster]

I've watched a ton of videos and narrowed it down to one of these and would love some feedback. Does any stand out being clearly better quality?

For me it was mainly about the output quality, so I went with Audient.

If you didn't already, have a look at the videos of Julian Krause on YT, they contain measurement charts on various aspects of quite a few soundcards.

Yeh! I came across the Schitt Fulla review on Julian's site and those interfaces are really intriguing and super high quality and not super expensive, but I'm not sure what I'd have to do to get them integrated in my setup or if it would even make sense for music. Seems like there would be a way. May have to buy a handful of adapters, but it does seem fairly forward thinking:

[killmaster]

If you can afford it then anything from RME!
The RME Babyface is a great option. They sound amazing!:)
Here’s the kicker though:
I have the original UFX which was released in 2010. It’s been my workhorse since then and has never gone AWOL in all that time. Drivers are still available and they have been rock solid. Three weeks ago the UFX stopped working - horror, horror - I sent it to RME for repair - bear in mind it’s 13 years old - they swopped out a huge block of technology for a totally reasonable price and within three weeks it was back in the studio and sounding better than before.
My point being that this is an amazing company who totally respect their users. The communication with the service team was exceptional and helpful. The UFX still sells on the used market - if you can find one - for a very high price considering it’s age. I guess that says all you need to know.

Wow then, I'll definately have a look. I wasn't considering them cause of the cost, but will check them out for sure now. Thanks.

[killmaster]

Is this worth considering?
https://www.presonus.com/en-US/interfac ... 00404.html

The big advantage would be the 4 outputs. 2 of which are DC coupled so I could use it as a control voltage interface too! They seem to have decent preamps.

[killmaster]

oops, double post...

[BrokenTrance]

Whatever.

[rod_zero]

Is for windows or Mac? it is for mac all go well, UAD probably my first choice among them. If windows neither of those, in that budget Steinberg UR22

[killmaster]

Is for windows or Mac? it is for mac all go well, UAD probably my first choice among them. If windows neither of those, in that budget Steinberg UR22

Thanks! Yes I'm on Mac. Appreciate the tip on that!

[BertKoor]

May I ask why the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 didn't make the shortlist? imho also a good contender...

[legendCNCD]

Would not even check to other tables when RME is there.

[killmaster]

May I ask why the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 didn't make the shortlist? imho also a good contender...

It was up there at one point. I currently have a Scarlett 2i2 1st gen which I've had for 11 years now. It's worked great but recently has been the cause of system lag and stuttering. I think 4th generation is great, but when comparing prices, I felt like I can get more value out of the others. By the way, I've updated my list and am going to edit the original post to reflect this. I realized that some of the interfaces in this price range offer DC coupled outputs and I could really benefit from that for my eurorack stuff.