Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

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Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by bertdogged » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:03 am

My demo will run out shortly and I have decided to purchase Live 8. Could you share some recommendations on a good external audio interface, $300 max?
many thanks.

Anand
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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by Anand » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:09 am

NI AK1 retails at $249 plus you get 1 synth free and $25 voucher to be used on Kore sounds.

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by Bleep Blop Ima Robot » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:42 am

+1 on NI audio interfaces, have audio 4 dj and pretty satisfied with it.
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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by Jacqueslacouth » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:47 am

I picked up a Mackie Onyx satellite for A$249.Rock solid performer with quality pre's. Only thing is, it has no MIDI I/O if you are using external gear. And it gives you Firewire connectivity, HiZ input and Phantom power.

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by Migra » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:35 am

M-Audio Fast Track Pro or Fast Track Ultra
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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by outershpongolia » Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:38 am

Migra wrote:M-Audio Fast Track Pro or Fast Track Ultra
+1 on Fast Track Ultra. Except for the Snow Leo problem's and the huge POP every time you turn the unit on..(don't have your speakers plugged in until after the unit is on)

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by jonesonyou » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:51 am

windows, NI AK1

OSX, MOTU Ultralite go ebay $300

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by sherman » Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:47 am

outershpongolia wrote:
Migra wrote:M-Audio Fast Track Pro or Fast Track Ultra
+1 on Fast Track Ultra. Except for the Snow Leo problem's and the huge POP every time you turn the unit on..(don't have your speakers plugged in until after the unit is on)
+1 again for Fast Track Ultra, works great for production and in my dj setup too.
--sherman

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by the girl next door » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:37 am

This new M-Audio firewire device looks nice.
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/ProFire610.html
I want one, i dont know why but i just do... :?

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by evernaut » Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:50 am

the girl next door wrote:This new M-Audio firewire device looks nice.
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/ProFire610.html
I want one, i dont know why but i just do... :?
It is very good indeed - had one for the best part of a year now. Great converters, nice clean preamps, lots of I/O options, very stable on OSX.
And all at a good price.
Great value.

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by necho » Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:13 am

Presonus Firebox

Had it for years - solid as fuck, good value and sounds decent.
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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by skulpture » Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:21 am

I have a nice little novation nio 2-4

Perfect for DJ stuff, portable, loud punchy sound. Cheap... £130ish.

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Post by coldbuggin » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:43 pm

i have 2 interfaces for sale:
native instruments audio kontrol 1: $200
maudio profire 610: $300

message me if you are interested!

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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by d-track » Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:53 pm

novation nio 2|4
no doubt
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Re: Audio interface recommendation? Anyone?

Post by smartass303 » Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:05 pm

im pleased with the NI audio 4.

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