[drichard]

Hi all,

A friend of mine has asked for advice for picking out an audio
interface. The requirements are as follows:

Good audio quality
Two or more microphone inputs
At least two, preferably four analog inputs
MIDI
Solid drivers
Easy to use
Price approximately $300 or less.

She has received the following suggestions, but if there is a better
choice not on the list, that is OK too. The initial list:

Echo AudioFire4
Presonus Firebox
Edirol FA-101
Focusrite Saffire LE

I have previous experience with Echo products, and would feel
comfortable recommending the AudioFire4. But I have limited or no
experience with the others. Your comments are appreciated.

To Arny Krueger: given your background testing audio interfaces, your
input will be considered especially valuable. If there are others here
with similar experience, I would very much appreciate your input too.

Thank you in advance to all for comments and thoughts,

Dean