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Small Soundcard for playing live
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:29 pm
by chymera
Hey,
I have an echo indigo pcmcia soundcard which I previously used for playing live but now my new laptop only has an express card slot... Can anyone recommend a SMALL soundcard (usb, firewire) with good sound and low latency for playing live. At the moment I have to use my Firewire 410 which is a heavy beast.
All i need is a stereo out! nothing fancy
Cheers!!
bren
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 2:43 pm
by chrysalis33rpm
I just got an Apogee Duet, I am pretty happy with it. I'm using aggregate devices in OS X to get my cue out. The sound is fantastic. I'll be posting more details as I get to really put it to the test. Of course, this only is an option if you are on a Mac.
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:15 pm
by jez3122
http://www.thomann.de/gb/esi_u46_se.htm
i've got 1 and can't fault it mate....
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:30 pm
by noisyfred
I got a M-audio usb transit for live gig. very small and work well...
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 4:49 pm
by logic_user99
What about one with multiple outputs for headphone cues etc...? M-Audio Firewire Audiophile?
Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:18 pm
by robbmasters
Echo Audiofire2 - my personal choice
Novation Nio 2|4 - hearing good things...
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:10 am
by muthafunka
NI Audio Kontrol 1 2 in 4 out
Great sound, easy setup, v solid build, good features. USB2, not a twitch w/ mine so far, v. happy. This was a replacement for an Indigo DJ too btw.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:55 am
by reptar
I'm pretty happy with the Preonus Firebox, it's got more ins and outs than you need but it's still nice and small and is built out of metal so it's giggable, unlike a lot of the plastic soundcards out there. Audio quality is quite good and latency is really low.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:28 am
by dru
+1 for the Presonus Firebox.
Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:26 pm
by chymera
the m audio USB transit looks about right.. tiny and the bare minimum of features... thanks