Searching for Audio Interface (USB)

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Searching for Audio Interface (USB)
Posted on: 20.01.2012 by Yanira Colacino
Hi everyone, im in the market for an audio interface for my productions FL Studio 10. Basically, all ill be using it for is to hook up my Mackies and my MIDI Keyboard, thats all. I don't plan on recording music instruments (guitars, etc...) or record vocals. As of rite now im only doing remixes, and basically my computer speakers suck, so i want to start using monitors. So, im looking for something reliable and it has to be USB and supports ASIO. Im running Windows Vista. I did alot of research and read many reviews on different products, but i still can't pin point which one suits my needs. So, any inputs are appreciated thanks in advance.

PS: i even though about using my Audio 8 DJ for such a task, is it do-able?
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Monserrate Rupnow
06.02.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
So, I did some research and motu cards actually benchmark really well. And they make some USB/FW hybrids. So, if you ever upgrade to a Mac, you ca. Use a real bus without changing your card. No idea whether their drivers are stable on windows, though.

The Ultralite is a great card, very stable in my experience. I had one for years on PC and Mac systems, worked fine for me. Decent sound and good IO for the price.
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Romelia Stankard
01.02.2012
Originally Posted by deejay azzurro
PS: i even though about using my Audio 8 DJ for such a task, is it do-able?
I tried using my audio 8 for production and it was a pain. No volume control on the soundcard unless you run out of the headphone jack. I disliked it and it sounded noisy using RCAs.

I got a Komplete Audio 6 and I like it a lot.
Dorie Scelzo
01.02.2012
Originally Posted by Unique Freak
There's two inputs on the front. You find inputs on the front annoying?
Extremely.

It's not a bad thing if you don't have a lot of gear or have a big desk/table. But it's annoying for leaving something (like a dj mixer or synth) plugged in all the time. Plus, I hate having instrument cables running on top of the rest of my stuff.

If you're just using it for output, sweet. If you're going to leave it on the floor or on top of a CPU tower, cool. If it's going on a desk, the io should all be on the back.
Laurinda Benya
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
I'm convinced that half the reason the 2i2 is so cheap is because they don't have inputs on the back.
There's two inputs on the front. You find inputs on the front annoying?
Dorie Scelzo
28.01.2012		I haven't been impressed with much of what I've seen from MOTU, but I'm weird. Also, do they make a USB interface? I thought they were more foucsed on Mac compatibility, which despite the shitty new Macbooks would still imply firewire.

Also
Dorie Scelzo
28.01.2012		Heh
Dorie Scelzo
22.01.2012
Originally Posted by Nephew
Duet 2, best sounding interface you'll get get for under a grand, period.
If he buys a Mac, you're entirely right.
Yanira Colacino
20.01.2012		Hi everyone, im in the market for an audio interface for my productions FL Studio 10. Basically, all ill be using it for is to hook up my Mackies and my MIDI Keyboard, thats all. I don't plan on recording music instruments (guitars, etc...) or record vocals. As of rite now im only doing remixes, and basically my computer speakers suck, so i want to start using monitors. So, im looking for something reliable and it has to be USB and supports ASIO. Im running Windows Vista. I did alot of research and read many reviews on different products, but i still can't pin point which one suits my needs. So, any inputs are appreciated thanks in advance.

PS: i even though about using my Audio 8 DJ for such a task, is it do-able?
Monserrate Rupnow
06.02.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
So, I did some research and motu cards actually benchmark really well. And they make some USB/FW hybrids. So, if you ever upgrade to a Mac, you ca. Use a real bus without changing your card. No idea whether their drivers are stable on windows, though.

The Ultralite is a great card, very stable in my experience. I had one for years on PC and Mac systems, worked fine for me. Decent sound and good IO for the price.
Dorie Scelzo
06.02.2012		Also, the 2i2 is definitely "not suck". I need to record a demo today or tomorrow (posting while organizing my crate) and went and bought one when my last card seemed to bite the dust.

For $100 and change, it seems fine. CoreAudio compliant on OS X is a plus
Dorie Scelzo
31.01.2012		So, I did some research and motu cards actually benchmark really well. And they make some USB/FW hybrids. So, if you ever upgrade to a Mac, you ca. Use a real bus without changing your card. No idea whether their drivers are stable on windows, though.
Romelia Stankard
01.02.2012
Originally Posted by deejay azzurro
PS: i even though about using my Audio 8 DJ for such a task, is it do-able?
I tried using my audio 8 for production and it was a pain. No volume control on the soundcard unless you run out of the headphone jack. I disliked it and it sounded noisy using RCAs.

I got a Komplete Audio 6 and I like it a lot.
Dorie Scelzo
01.02.2012
Originally Posted by Unique Freak
There's two inputs on the front. You find inputs on the front annoying?
Extremely.

It's not a bad thing if you don't have a lot of gear or have a big desk/table. But it's annoying for leaving something (like a dj mixer or synth) plugged in all the time. Plus, I hate having instrument cables running on top of the rest of my stuff.

If you're just using it for output, sweet. If you're going to leave it on the floor or on top of a CPU tower, cool. If it's going on a desk, the io should all be on the back.
Laurinda Benya
28.01.2012
Originally Posted by mostapha
I'm convinced that half the reason the 2i2 is so cheap is because they don't have inputs on the back.
There's two inputs on the front. You find inputs on the front annoying?
Dorie Scelzo
28.01.2012		I haven't been impressed with much of what I've seen from MOTU, but I'm weird. Also, do they make a USB interface? I thought they were more foucsed on Mac compatibility, which despite the shitty new Macbooks would still imply firewire.

Also
Breana Singerman
28.01.2012		Motu is another awesome choice. Some of the most stable drivers out there and they have a wide range to select from to help meet any price point
Dorie Scelzo
28.01.2012		Heh
Laurinda Benya
28.01.2012		Scarlett 2i2 is a pretty decent interface at an attractive price point. Just got mine in. Been using it for a day and it's a solid little device.
Hang Postman
28.01.2012		I have a tascam 1800 and LOVE IT not sure if you want something that big though
Dorie Scelzo
22.01.2012
Originally Posted by Nephew
Duet 2, best sounding interface you'll get get for under a grand, period.
If he buys a Mac, you're entirely right.
Stella Shatzel
22.01.2012		i have a presonus audiobox and i believe its great. cheap, with enough outputs and inputs. usb, mic in (x2) headphone out, midi in/out, rca out.
Breana Singerman
22.01.2012		Duet 2, best sounding interface you'll get get for under a grand, period.
Dorie Scelzo
21.01.2012		The Audio 8 will work for that as long as your cable runs are short enough for the unbalanced cables to not cause noise.

Best you're going to get is probably the Avid MBox 3 Mini.

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