The audio interface is an important part of any studio, yet it can be confusing to buy one, assuming if you’re building a new studio or improving an existing one. Multi-channel data recording and real-time audio mixer and processor.Higher sampling rates compared to a consumer sound-card.Hardware support for multiple input and output sound channels.Large number of input and output connectors.Comes as external rack-mountable units which can be connected using USB 2.0/Firewire.Usually follows the ASIO protocol (suited for sound engineering and music software).Low latency sound recording and playback.
Some of the features on a professional soundcard include: It provides you with all the inputs and output audio / midi connections you need for your work, provides low latency sound recording and playback, and gives a great sound recording and playback quality. You will need it if you want to do serious audio work on your computer. Regarding the Firebox, i used one and its ace.My only gripe is not enough ins and outs for what i needed.An Audio Interface (professional sound-card) enables your Computer to record & playback audio. Hi.Funny u mention the drop out and crackle issue.I just bought the 828 MK 3 and im getting that also.maybe every hour or so the music drops out.I initially bought the Ultralite and the same happened also.Infact i got shot of the Ultralite to get the 828 mk3.Until i read ur post i thought it must have been something else other than my Interface, perhaps my Mackie Big Knob.or the power pack in my pc. When I contacted MOTU, they pointed the finger at Ableton and said they are doing something wrong. nothing but crackling, fuzz, hiss, squealing, audio drop outs, and crashes. I think they released this product before it was ready. NativeOps wrote:I recently purchased a MOTU 828mk3. ADAT light pipe is also important in case I need to add additional channels from another device.Īny recommendations would be greatly appreciated. If the interface has pre-amps, thats a plus, but it is not necessary since i will already be using outboard pre-amps. Hi/z inputs aren't that important because all instruments will be routed through FX boards and pre-amps prior to input.ġ digital turntable (Stereo 1/4" or RCA coax)ġ External Synth (Stereo input 1/4" or RCA coax)ġ FX send (mono or stereo, digital spdif or anolog) Gear used: (and will need dedicated inputs for each audio source) And i'm not particular to any specific brand, but I kinda lean away from M-audio because I hear the A/D converters aren't as good as the leading competitors. I'm not that interested in USB 2.0 because of the heavy CPU load. So, I'm shipping it back tomorrow, and i wanted to get some opinions from everyone and their experience with their firewire audio interfaces.