can't decide on a FW interface.... BUT

Opus · Post by **Opus** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:05 am

I've been lookin on ebay for a few weeks because I'm contemplating getting the old school MOTU 828. The original.

Just wondering if there are any original MOTU 828 owners out there who use Ableton. The MOST IMPORTANT thing I am concerned about is STABILITY.

I know that it has lower sample rates and bit depth, but those things really aren't a major concern for me. BTW, I'm not trying to start a debate about bit depths and sample rates.

Any witnesses?

muthafunka · Post by **muthafunka** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:19 am

What's your budget/requirements?

Homebelly · Post by **Homebelly** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:27 am

The new alesis control surface looks prety cool...

swishniak · Post by **swishniak** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:33 am

why not one of the new ultralites?

500 bucks.

and stable as.. like, a stable. . but a stable stable. not out of wood.

Opus · Post by **Opus** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:03 am

the ultralite doesn't meet my requirements

Tympanic · Post by **Tympanic** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:11 am

I absolutely recommend that one:

http://messe.harmony-central.com/Musikm ... 24-FW.html

It is excactly the same as the Yamaha Go 46:

http://www.yamahasynth.com/products/go46/index.html

but u get it way cheaper...

here´s a review:

http://www.itreviewed.co.uk/rev.php?id=466

Opus · Post by **Opus** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:18 am

look. that doesn't have enough ports.

i guess i should re-title my thread, "any happy MOTU 828 original owners out there?"

I'm looking for feedback on this interface.

Tympanic · Post by **Tympanic** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:26 am

yep, alright...

but as far as i know ( a friend of mine used the 828 ) it is not stable, theres a lot of hassle with the firewire chipset u use and the first (mk1) of the 828´s is cheap built and of not so good quality.
I would, for my part, not recommend it.
U´re better off with the old multiface from rme i´d say. but then the multiface has no preamps...

cheers

swishniak · Post by **swishniak** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:26 pm

im curious why you would want that particular interface? (what does it have the most recent / stable interfaces dont?).

or, if you're heart is really set on an old 828, then yes; rename the thread.

leedsquietman · Post by **leedsquietman** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:32 pm

He probably wants it because there are usually lots of going cheap on ebay.

It was good for it's time but mk2 and 3 are vastly improved. Max sampling freq 48 Khz, worse s/n ratio and less preamp gain with pres that are not as good as in the mk2 or 3.

Driver issues, especially on PC. And there are some people that want 300 bucks for a banged up one on ebay, I wouldn't pay more than 100 bucks for it, or save up and get a better interface.

Opus · Post by **Opus** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:46 pm

tru. tanx yall. my mind is changed.

aizo · Post by **aizo** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:54 pm

just to be devils advocate here. i have had one for about 4 years now. it has seen more computers that any other piece of gear or softwear i have. I've always used mac and only this past year got ableton. I have NEVER had any problems with it. There are way better interfaces out there that can give you more features and sound quality but mine has been a tank. shit i even keep my imac on top of it.

crumhorn · Post by **crumhorn** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:08 pm

Have a look at the Presonus Firepod. 8 outs, 8 ins with class A mic preamps, 2 guitar preamps, 8 outs, built like a tank, available for about £200 on ebay.

Opus · Post by **Opus** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:09 pm

aizo wrote:just to be devils advocate here. i have had one for about 4 years now. it has seen more computers that any other piece of gear or softwear i have. I've always used mac and only this past year got ableton. I have NEVER had any problems with it. There are way better interfaces out there that can give you more features and sound quality but mine has been a tank. shit i even keep my imac on top of it.

really? hmm.

thanx for the input

snowtires · Post by **snowtires** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:15 pm

i just got an apogee duet and i couldn't be happier