[Danny T]

What's the best bang for the buck, small (not necessarily totally
remote) audio/computer interface? There are a ton of them and you
can't really go listen to all of them.

I want something to connect to my mac laptop. It doesn't have to be
powered by the laptop and I don't that it is a good idea to do that
any (actually no opinion there). I really only need 2 in 2 out but more
is better to an extent. I want to use my powerbook, a tascam us-2400 or
similar, cubase, and an audio interface for a semi portable recording
station.

Let the opinions fly ~

And thanks for any input

Danny Taddei

[hank alrich]

Danny T @ wrote:

What's the best bang for the buck, small (not necessarily totally
remote) audio/computer interface? There are a ton of them and you
can't really go listen to all of them.

I want something to connect to my mac laptop. It doesn't have to be
powered by the laptop and I don't that it is a good idea to do that
any (actually no opinion there). I really only need 2 in 2 out but more
is better to an extent. I want to use my powerbook, a tascam us-2400 or
similar, cubase, and an audio interface for a semi portable recording
station.

Let the opinions fly ~

And thanks for any input

Danny Taddei

Metric Halo ULN2.

--
ha

[Joseph Ashwood]

"Danny T" wrote in message
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What's the best bang for the buck, small (not necessarily totally
remote) audio/computer interface? There are a ton of them and you
can't really go listen to all of them.

I want something to connect to my mac laptop. It doesn't have to be
powered by the laptop and I don't that it is a good idea to do that
any (actually no opinion there). I really only need 2 in 2 out but more
is better to an extent. I want to use my powerbook, a tascam us-2400 or
similar, cubase, and an audio interface for a semi portable recording
station.

Let the opinions fly ~

And thanks for any input

Considering the level of the question it's rather difficult to answer, it is
exceedingly difficult to identify a "best" without substantial additional
information. I'd guess that the M-Audio gear is probably about what you're
looking for; reasonable price, reasonably high quality, overall a fairly
good beginning solution.

The problem with asking for the "best" is that there are options in
recording from $35 to $35,000, each with different capabilities and flaws.
The key to a good recording is using the correct tool, not using the "best"
one.
Joe

[Danny T]

The problem with asking for the "best" is that there are options in
recording from $35 to $35,000, each with different capabilities and flaws.
The key to a good recording is using the correct tool, not using the "best"
one.
Joe

I'm down sizing from a 48 channel analog board and 32 tracks of motu
d/i. I want moving touch sensitive faders on 24 tracks at a time (not a
switched set of 8 or 12) and I want quality that is good without being
something I would have to squint my ears to notice was a little better
then great. There are some $3000 units that people say are great but I
can't really hear $2400 in better sound then the echo, motu, or firepod
type products.

M-audio is something I have not looked at yet but the most important
part of this for me is the flying faders. I want something to move the
daw faders more then anything else. THe rest is pretty easy to figure
out.

Thanks

Danny

[Joseph Ashwood]

"Danny T" wrote in message
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The problem with asking for the "best" is that there are options in
recording from $35 to $35,000, each with different capabilities and
flaws.
The key to a good recording is using the correct tool, not using the
"best"
one.
Joe

I'm down sizing from a 48 channel analog board and 32 tracks of motu
d/i. I want moving touch sensitive faders on 24 tracks at a time (not a
switched set of 8 or 12) and I want quality that is good without being
something I would have to squint my ears to notice was a little better
then great. There are some $3000 units that people say are great but I
can't really hear $2400 in better sound then the echo, motu, or firepod
type products.

If you are considering that level of product then the M-Audio equipment is
probably not what you're looking for. Like I said M-Audio is "reasonable" in
many ways, but I don't think it could be argued as "exceptional" compared to
devices costing several times the cost. Hank's recommendation is probably
more in-line with what you're looking for.
Joe

[Scott Fraser]

I'd look at the MOTU UltraLite, since you've used MOTU converters in
the past.

Scott Fraser

[Lorin David Schultz]

Danny T wrote:

What's the best bang for the buck, small (not necessarily totally
remote) audio/computer interface? There are a ton of them and you
can't really go listen to all of them.


I don't know what to suggest for you Danny, but I know that if I were
shopping for a new interface I wouldn't buy anything until I had at
least checked to see what RME has to offer. I can't think of another
brand that seems to receive such universally positive user comments.

I use an Mbox for that application myself, but only because I need to
use Pro Tools with the DV Toolkit option.

--
"It CAN'T be too loud... some of the red lights aren't even on yet!"
- Lorin David Schultz
in the control room
making even bad news sound good

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[Danny T]

Lorin David Schultz wrote:


--
"It CAN'T be too loud... some of the red lights aren't even on yet!"
- Lorin David Schultz
in the control room
making even bad news sound good

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Thanks for that tip. I just checked them out on the web and may go that
rought. I'd never even heard of them before!

[Haolemon]

M-audio is something I have not looked at yet but the most important
part of this for me is the flying faders. I want something to move the
daw faders more then anything else. THe rest is pretty easy to figure
out.

Thanks

Danny

The M-audio Project Mix I/O has moving faders and supports Pro Tools
M-Powered. I just bought a bundle with the two for $1250. It is
rather big to move around, but then I suspect anything with moving
faders will be. Why do you need moving faders for two tracks?

[Ronald Wiebe]

"Danny T" wrote in message
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Lorin David Schultz wrote:


--
"It CAN'T be too loud... some of the red lights aren't even on yet!"
- Lorin David Schultz
in the control room
making even bad news sound good

(Remove spamblock to reply)

Thanks for that tip. I just checked them out on the web and may go that
rought. I'd never even heard of them before!

I have their Digi9652 (now discontinued) and love it. The metering software
is superb. I would certainly second Lorin's recommendation.

They also have a pretty good dedicated newsgroup that offers a good bit of
support, including comments from the RME staff. A good company making good
gear.

Ron

[Danny T]

Haolemon wrote:

M-audio is something I have not looked at yet but the most important
part of this for me is the flying faders. I want something to move the
daw faders more then anything else. THe rest is pretty easy to figure
out.

Thanks

Danny

The M-audio Project Mix I/O has moving faders and supports Pro Tools
M-Powered. I just bought a bundle with the two for $1250. It is
rather big to move around, but then I suspect anything with moving
faders will be. Why do you need moving faders for two tracks?

Two tracks in - I end up with around 20 to 28 tracks per tune when I
am all done with percussion and all.