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best audio interface for under $300
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:41 am
by freqn
What's the best audio interface for under $300? I need at least 4 ins and 4 outs. Is there even anything of nice quality for that price range? I am running XP.
Thanks.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:56 am
by joesapo
Hmm.... [shakes magic 8-ball]
Presonus Firebox.
That will be $2.00 please.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:31 am
by freqn
hmmm......$2.00? C.O.D or bail-bond?
I'll check it out.
Thanks!
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:32 am
by joesapo
radialson wrote:hmmm......$2.00? C.O.D or bail-bond?
I'll check it out.
Thanks!
Do you have a sister?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:41 am
by freqn
Sorry, out of luck there.
I checked out the firebox. Looks like what I'm looking for. I am planning on using it with my existing setup(pc) and using it when I transfer to a macbook(hopefully around tax time).
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:12 am
by SUPERBANANBOMB
What about the best interface under $500?
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 6:47 am
by freqn
I have a limited budget right now ($300), unlike some peeps, but need something now. I don't need much more than something like the firebox due to my very simple set up. When my gear ratio increases in the future, then I will step up to something in line with those needs, but for right now I need a quick and practical solution for my flow. Thanks.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 9:57 pm
by maxbaun
the m-audio 410 is $300 and it has 4 outs, but i believe it only has 2 ins.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:14 pm
by sqook
maxbaun wrote:the m-audio 410 is $300 and it has 4 outs, but i believe it only has 2 ins.
Speaking as someone that has owned both the firebox and several defective 410's, I'd have to say to put your money in the presonus camp...
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:48 pm
by freqn
That's not the first negative that I've heard about the 410.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:51 pm
by carbonform
native intruments has a new audio interface out now, looks pretty cool but im not sure if its what your lookin for. it runs on USB 2 instead of firewire tho---still might wanna check it out since its within your budget.
Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 11:30 pm
by rbmonosylabik
radialson wrote:That's not the first negative that I've heard about the 410.
nor it will be the last
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:10 pm
by SubFunk
joesapo wrote:Hmm.... [shakes magic 8-ball]
Presonus Firebox.
That will be $2.00 please.
i agree for the money, it's a great soundcard.
even it doesn't firewire buspowered start anymore on macbook pros [and i believe on macbooks as well] if this doesn't bother you to alweays use a powersupply, then go for it, it sounds astounding and has enough features for a card under 300 dollar.
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:20 pm
by DJ VAKIS
Presonus firebox here too.I am happy with it.
But look also for the echo audiofire 2
Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 12:21 pm
by DJ VAKIS
SubFunk wrote:joesapo wrote:Hmm.... [shakes magic 8-ball]
Presonus Firebox.
That will be $2.00 please.
i agree for the money, it's a great soundcard.
even it doesn't firewire buspowered start anymore on macbook pros [and i believe on macbooks as well] if this doesn't bother you to alweays use a powersupply, then go for it, it sounds astounding and has enough features for a card under 300 dollar.
It works with out powersupply on my macbookpro 15"