Need New Interface

[Melodeath]

Ok, it's about time I upgrade my interface. I'm seriously considering getting a Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 and an M-Audio Profire 2626. However, before I pull the trigger, I figured I'd make a post here to verify there's nothing better out there for the money.

Can anyone think of/suggest another interface around or under $1,000 that might be better than the Liquid Saffire 56? I'm getting the Profire in conjunction because I need more than 8 mic inputs. But, if you can think of a cheaper alternative that gives me more than 8 pres/inputs, I'm all for it.

Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[E.O.D.]

Hi!

Instead of two interfaces you could buy one of them and one preamp connecting them via ADAT. I'm considering buying the 2626 and a Focusrite Octopre (or the LE), because I need the M-Audio Interface for Pro Tools.

 

[Melodeath]

True, but this is my thinking: I hear nothing but good things about the Profire 2626 - even the preamps, and it will allow me to use ProTools if I feel like it. Besides, there's not too many 8-channel pres on the market for less than a Profire, I don't think.

 

[AudioPhile777]

and it will allow me to use ProTools if I feel like it.

Will it allow you to run LE or M-Powered?

 

[John_C]

Will it allow you to run LE or M-Powered?

M powered

 

[digitaldeath]

I too would like to know what's the best way to go about this - except that I'm not too bothered with Pro-Tools.

 

[Melodeath]

Any interfaces in the price range that might be a better bet?
Sound quality is important to me, but frankly, I feel I've gotten pro results even with a $400 interface. The problem with said interface is the stability.

 

[digitaldeath]

I'm thinking of just picking up two Profires...