Icon equipment
Icon equipment Posted on: 11.02.2010 by Mohammad Ganster Hi guys,I'm new here, been reading the blog for over a year and like it very much. I planned on buying an Audio interface soon, but i couldn't really decide on what one. I recently found this company called Icon make interfaces and gear, but i haven't seen any reviews around. http://www.icon-global.com/music/mus...cpl3shu2_id=30 i'm especially interested in their Icon pro, as is boasts 4 ins and 4 outs, but i'm kinda worried about the latency and sound quality of it. Another option i looked at was the Saffire 6 USB, as focusrite is a well known and respected company, i trust their interface will be fine. What do you believe? (ps. i hope my english isn't too terrible) | |
| Mohammad Ganster 12.02.2010 |
Originally Posted by V-Hoff
I believe i've made up my mind. Either it will be the M-audio fasttrack pro, or the Saffire 6 USB, which one do you prefer? The Saffire 6 USB seems to be a lot more sturdy with that aluminium casing, and the software bundle is nice too. |
| Mohammad Ganster 11.02.2010 | Hi guys, I'm new here, been reading the blog for over a year and like it very much. I planned on buying an Audio interface soon, but i couldn't really decide on what one. I recently found this company called Icon make interfaces and gear, but i haven't seen any reviews around. http://www.icon-global.com/music/mus...cpl3shu2_id=30 i'm especially interested in their Icon pro, as is boasts 4 ins and 4 outs, but i'm kinda worried about the latency and sound quality of it. Another option i looked at was the Saffire 6 USB, as focusrite is a well known and respected company, i trust their interface will be fine. What do you believe? (ps. i hope my english isn't too terrible) |
| Jayne Yellowhair 13.02.2010 | I have the audio kontrol 1 by native instruments and it is great! I got it from bax-shop.nl which is possibly the best dutch dj store. When I ordered it they had one in b-stock so I got it for cheap but the interface isn't that expensive when bought new. It has 2 stereo outputs (4x mono jack 1/4") and a shared third headphone output (1x stereo jack 1/4") on the front side. Also Mic (xlr) input and instrument input, +48v input switchable and MIDI input. Great card |
| Mohammad Ganster 12.02.2010 |
Originally Posted by V-Hoff
I believe i've made up my mind. Either it will be the M-audio fasttrack pro, or the Saffire 6 USB, which one do you prefer? The Saffire 6 USB seems to be a lot more sturdy with that aluminium casing, and the software bundle is nice too. |
| Irwin Ney 12.02.2010 | yeah here it is "For Sale: Audio 8 DJ soundcard" http://djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=11189 |
| Al Henger 12.02.2010 | there is a good deal on on on the community s right now btw. |
| Suzanna Paddock 11.02.2010 | Yeah, LOOKS nice but... TRS inputs means you need converters & no MIDI in/out. Most audio interfaces have 'em & they can be quite useful to sync to other computers/hardware... M-Audio has some nice cards. Also, look at the drivers: rep, stability etc. Personally I have the Audio 8, had the M-Audio 1418, DJIO. Audio 8 is really alot of bang for the buck, what a great card... |
| Mohammad Ganster 11.02.2010 | Thank you V-Hoff, I've seen the presonus product range around and have heard about its reputation, but since neither my desktop PC, nor my laptop/netbook have a firewire connection, this is not an option. I believe i will indeed choose for the focusrite, i'm also interested in producing/recording (i'm a bassist), wich makes the preamps usefull too. This is also the reason why i wouldn't pick a DJIO, it doesn't have any inputs Thank you again for your help, i really appreciate it. |
| Irwin Ney 11.02.2010 | Welcome to our community Well I believe that with saffire focusrite you can't go wrong, but I never heard about icon Have you searched alredy for Presonus Firestudio Mobile (upgraded version of presonus firebox) ? A lot of people here at DJTT recommend presonus. I have an Numark DJIO just for bedroom DJing, I wouldn't use it to live action... |
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