M-Audio ProFire 610

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M-Audio ProFire 610
Posted on: 28.08.2008 by robert chanda
Now this is more like it. Firewire external soundcard with MIDI, 6 ins (2xXLR with preamps, 2xquarter-inch balanced and 2xSPDIF that you'll never use) and 10 outs, 8 of which are even usable!

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...e610-main.html

Mmmm, 8 outputs... Perfect for those who want to use an external mixer, with room to grow.

alice roy
19.10.2008
Originally Posted by Sheph
Audio 8 DJ if you want DVS control.
610 if you wish to utilize Firewire.

The Audio 8 has 8 ins and outs where the 610 has 6 ins and 8 functional outputs, though the TRS/quarter on the front of the 610 can be ugly. How many inputs do you need though??

The 610 also requires additional software to be running which increases crash/enhanced compatability issues a degree.

You are choosing from the two best interfaces in a reasonable price range!
From what i gather, your reco is the Audio 8 right?
Ryan Konarski
15.10.2008
Originally Posted by abdul_tom
there's not much difference in price between this and the FA-101. I'm looking for a new, better soundcard for gigs. i didn't like the fact the Fireface has no volume knob for headphones on the front as i use this all the time. Currently using the Edirol FA-66 but considering this baby, or maybe a MOTU Ultralite.
Yea I was believeing od changing mine firebox too for the motu ultralite mk3
Greg Kutnar
12.10.2008
Originally Posted by Fatlimey
you can fully understand whether you need a Ferrari like this or if you need to go the Juggernaut route with something like the Edirol FA-101.
there's not much difference in price between this and the FA-101. I'm looking for a new, better soundcard for gigs. i didn't like the fact the Fireface has no volume knob for headphones on the front as i use this all the time. Currently using the Edirol FA-66 but considering this baby, or maybe a MOTU Ultralite.
robert chanda
03.09.2008
Originally Posted by Screwtape
is this the next step? ive been wanting to grab a firebox...its rather old. but should i just save up for this guy? 192 khz sampling is that what will be we standard soon?
The 192khz sampling rate isn't important for DJ work just so long as your output matches your MP3's resolution, which will always be under 44.1Khz (CD quality). 192KHz is mainly for recording under testing conditions, like super high fidelity acoustic sound - for DJ output you'll never use it.

Yes, this one is the "next step", just released, state of the art external sound card. If you're buying your first external soundcard you're probably better off getting a good quality 2-in 4-out box now and work it hard, then when you find yourself hitting limitations you can fully understand whether you need a Ferrari like this or if you need to go the Juggernaut route with something like the Edirol FA-101.
robert chanda
28.08.2008		Now this is more like it. Firewire external soundcard with MIDI, 6 ins (2xXLR with preamps, 2xquarter-inch balanced and 2xSPDIF that you'll never use) and 10 outs, 8 of which are even usable!

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...e610-main.html

Mmmm, 8 outputs... Perfect for those who want to use an external mixer, with room to grow.

DJ Strutzip
19.10.2008		audio 8 - $399
FirePro - $399

I recommend the Audio 8
I'm not sure of any advantage to the FirePro for DJs.
alice roy
19.10.2008
Originally Posted by Sheph
Audio 8 DJ if you want DVS control.
610 if you wish to utilize Firewire.

The Audio 8 has 8 ins and outs where the 610 has 6 ins and 8 functional outputs, though the TRS/quarter on the front of the 610 can be ugly. How many inputs do you need though??

The 610 also requires additional software to be running which increases crash/enhanced compatability issues a degree.

You are choosing from the two best interfaces in a reasonable price range!
From what i gather, your reco is the Audio 8 right?
DJ Strutzip
19.10.2008		Audio 8 DJ if you want DVS control.
610 if you wish to utilize Firewire.

The Audio 8 has 8 ins and outs where the 610 has 6 ins and 8 functional outputs, though the TRS/quarter on the front of the 610 can be ugly. How many inputs do you need though??

The 610 also requires additional software to be running which increases crash/enhanced compatability issues a degree.

You are choosing from the two best interfaces in a reasonable price range!
alice roy
18.10.2008		The big question:

M-Audio ProFire 610
or
Audio 8 DJ

I have a shopping day coming soon and I'd like to get your opinions...
Ryan Konarski
15.10.2008
Originally Posted by abdul_tom
there's not much difference in price between this and the FA-101. I'm looking for a new, better soundcard for gigs. i didn't like the fact the Fireface has no volume knob for headphones on the front as i use this all the time. Currently using the Edirol FA-66 but considering this baby, or maybe a MOTU Ultralite.
Yea I was believeing od changing mine firebox too for the motu ultralite mk3
Greg Kutnar
12.10.2008
Originally Posted by Fatlimey
you can fully understand whether you need a Ferrari like this or if you need to go the Juggernaut route with something like the Edirol FA-101.
there's not much difference in price between this and the FA-101. I'm looking for a new, better soundcard for gigs. i didn't like the fact the Fireface has no volume knob for headphones on the front as i use this all the time. Currently using the Edirol FA-66 but considering this baby, or maybe a MOTU Ultralite.
Hannes Deburchgraeve
19.09.2008		Damn Pricey. Does anyone have any experience with this card? One thing I found really frustrating about the my current card (M-Audio Fasttrak Pro) is that M-Audio says it's supported for Windows, but it has a really rough install process and I hardly trust the damn thing. It seems like M-Audio developers are probably more Mac oriented because their products get way better ratings in the Mac world.
robert chanda
03.09.2008
Originally Posted by Screwtape
is this the next step? ive been wanting to grab a firebox...its rather old. but should i just save up for this guy? 192 khz sampling is that what will be we standard soon?
The 192khz sampling rate isn't important for DJ work just so long as your output matches your MP3's resolution, which will always be under 44.1Khz (CD quality). 192KHz is mainly for recording under testing conditions, like super high fidelity acoustic sound - for DJ output you'll never use it.

Yes, this one is the "next step", just released, state of the art external sound card. If you're buying your first external soundcard you're probably better off getting a good quality 2-in 4-out box now and work it hard, then when you find yourself hitting limitations you can fully understand whether you need a Ferrari like this or if you need to go the Juggernaut route with something like the Edirol FA-101.
Fernando Bros
02.09.2008		is this the next step? ive been wanting to grab a firebox...its rather old.

but should i just save up for this guy? 192 khz sampling is that what will be we standard soon?
Xavier Emanuels
02.09.2008		That's a pretty decent looking unit!
Mixing internally is where its all at nowadays though, its cheaper and you can be more creative. It would made a great unit for surround sound mixing though if anyone gets into that.
Random X
01.09.2008		nice!
Jemayne Dacres
01.09.2008		If my firewire 410 ever died, that would probably be the replacement. The retail price seems to be about $400.
gilbert hatem
30.08.2008		drool...
Anushka jayamaha
29.08.2008		192khz is a nice feature too .

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