M-Audio FireWire Interface

[loomis103]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-FireWire-Solo-Mobile-Audio-Interface?sku=701364

Is this a decent interface. I only need somethin to record vocals, guitar, and bass. It doesnt need to sound great, just ok. Im on a tight buget, if anyone has suggestions for another interface keep it under $200.

 

[JeffTD]

I'd rather get a used PreSonus Firebox, but YMMV.

 

[loomis103]

This is going on my christmas list so ebay really isnt an option. I'm looking for something new.

 

[GuitarHack]

loomis103

I have this interface. I have had more success with Clean sounds than distorted (not sure it is the interface/preamps fault, more likely my own ). The cleans sound nice, full and crisp, the distorted sounds are (for the want of a better expression) compressed sounding. Will a preamp do this, I don't know , I'm pretty noob with this stuff.

Here is a quick sample I did the first day I got my Krank Rev.

Chain:

BC Rich EMG85 (Neck)>Boss GT-8>Krank Revolution>Mesa Trad 4X12>SM57>M-Audio Firewire Solo>Cakewalk Guitar Tracks. No post EQ, anything (raw recording) just volume boosted.

It was just a test recording one-track, one-take, bum notes and all. I hope it gives you some idea of how the Interface sounds.

http://www.keepmyfile.com/download/c7601b1144870

 

[loomis103]

Thanx for the clip. it sounded great but ive decided to go usb.

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=260445

heres why