Firewire Interface for MBP intel

[feerhoof]

I have decided to upgrade my interface (cant really go any lower since I currently own a M-Audio Audiophile USB )

I think I should make use of my FW in and have been considering the Edirol FA-66 or FA-101 ( the difference is only £70) but when surfing the web I saw Tapco has a pretty neat Firewire interface with 4x6 for only £99! I could also get a tapco mixer with half the edirol cost!

Anyone here with experience on both products? Could anyone draw me a parallel between them?

I just want to get multi ins and out to have my guitar and tape machine going into different channels and having different outs as well!

I am currently running Live 6 and GleetchLab, and have been thinking of giving lloopp a try!

what I play? ambient experiments perfomances...

thanks in advance!

[dysanfel]

Get a Duet

[feerhoof]

pardon the ignorance... what is the duet?

google is giving me some Sinatra related answers

[feerhoof]

ok... found the website for the apogee duet!

I would rather get something with more ins and outs!

[Tarekith]

MOTU Ultralite.

[feerhoof]

Motu is a more $$$

I am guessing Tapco is shit then, right?

[Hidden Driveways]

From what I've heard, Tapco is decent. It's owned by Mackie. If you're looking for a step up from an M-Audio interface, I doubt you'll find it with the Tapco. You'll get a step up in I/O, but not necessarily in sound + build quality.

A video person reviewed the Tapco on our site:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4 ... ml#reviews

[Atomikat]

MOTU Ultralite.

+1 with the Motu Ultralite...

[blackboab]

presonus firebox is pretty decent, and not too expensive ... definitely a step up from M-Audio. Works great on a Mac. Driver is provided by core audio within OSX, and so it is true plug and play ... plug the sucker in and you are good to go. 4 ins, 6 outs, rugged construction, decent Mic/instrument preamps, low latency, flexible routing ...

(and no, I am not an employee of presonus, I just bought one at the weekend, and used it in a club for the first time yesterday, and was well impressed)

[beatpoet]

If you can't get an Ultralite, I've heard the Presonus Firebox is a good interface, they had overheating issues a few years back but I believe this has been sorted out. You should think about it though, the Ultralite is a great investment, I've had mine for over two years now, built like a tank, I've gigged it, used it at home, done Live recordings etc. No problems whatsoever, it sounds great and it ALWAYS works. I'll probably not by another interface until firewire becomes obsolete.

[tigali]

Alesis i/o14 or 26. Quality build, great sound, and inserts on all channels which is my favourite feature (I have some outboard processors). I have the 26 and it's easy to set up and very sturdy and reliable. It's FW'd into my MBP.

[Dr Dub]

+1 for the firebox. If you want more in and outs, check the Firepod.

[feerhoof]

thanks for all replies,

I am currently checking the prices on the firebox v. edirol.

I know Motu is top notch and i would go for it had I not other $$ priorities right now!

cheers,

[dysanfel]

thanks for all replies,

I am currently checking the prices on the firebox v. edirol.

I know Motu is top notch and i would go for it had I not other $$ priorities right now!

cheers,

I would highly suggest the Duet still. The Analog to Digital converters are vastly superior too anything under $1500. You WILL hear a huge difference in sound, and isn't that more important than routing convenience? I would rather unplug and replug an instrument than my recordings sound like a blanket has been thrown over them.

That is my 2 cents. Its your music.

[feerhoof]

thanks for all replies,

I am currently checking the prices on the firebox v. edirol.

I know Motu is top notch and i would go for it had I not other $$ priorities right now!

cheers,

I would highly suggest the Duet still. The Analog to Digital converters are vastly superior too anything under $1500. You WILL hear a huge difference in sound, and isn't that more important than routing convenience? I would rather unplug and replug an instrument than my recordings sound like a blanket has been thrown over them.

That is my 2 cents. Its your music.

I hear you, and I agree with quality over convenience 100%

but what I am looking are tools for live perfomance and gigs and I need 3 ins at least!