Audio Interface 8 + inputs, which one?

[Curse9]

Hi guys,

I need a recording interface to record a whole drumset with maybe more than 8 mics. Which one would be the best to go with, which one is the best value for money, which one do you like best?
I was seeking by myself and endet up in questions because there are millions of interfaces and mixers on the market.
I don't want to spend thousand Eur. because I'm in the beginning to record bands.

Thank you guys for helping me!

 

[AdamWathan]

The M-Audio Profire 2626 would be my choice. Every other 8 channel interface has something I hate about it, ie. no pads, only 8 channels of ADAT, only 2 outputs, front mounted XLR connections, etc.

 

[Damian B]

+1 on the Profire, I'm saving up for one right now.

 

[SentencedToBurn]

if you want more then 8 mics then im not sure. However i have a presonus FP10 that has 8 pres and it only cost like 400 bucks. I haven't had a problem with it yet. Best you can buy for the money.

 

[AdamWathan]

The only interface I know of with more than 8 mic pres is the Mackie Onyx 1200F but it's discontinued now. A Profire 2626 plus an extra 8 channel ADAT preamp is cheaper than buying the Onyx new anyways!

 

[Curse9]

With the profire i am able to record more than 8 tracks simoultanous with an optional preamp, am i right? I' m pretty new to the drum recording. I want to mix every single track in cubase

 

[AdamWathan]

Yeah Profire can record up to 26 tracks at once. 8 built in preamps, 16 channels of ADAT and 2 channels of SPDIF.

 

[Trevoire520]

Another vote for the Profire here. Get a Octopre LE and ADAT card on the cheap and you'll be set! (they're being discounted as the Octopre MKII is out)

 

[Zak with OMG]

The firepod has worked miracles for me in cubase man. I mean....Miracles.