What audio interface would you suggest me buying?

[spycam]

I'm tired of my old Creamware Pulsar II PCI card, would like to buy some new more flexible card, thought of USB audio interface, but not sure of its pros and cons

Maybe you can recommend me something good and tell the + and - of it and the USB audio interface in general?

Maybe it's better to look at RME cards?


Thanks

 

[sparkyness]

what's your budget? inputs/outputs required? need pre's to be included?

 

[Seizure.]

Rme all the way.. don't waste your money on cheap converters.. you will slap yourself in the face for not buying something better later..

 

[spycam]

I don't yet have any special requirements, but i used to record my band myself, so i need to record vocals, guitars, bass. I'm not limited on budget

 

[MetalWorks]

I might be willing to let my RME/Nuendo 9652 go...

I have a Pro Tools setup now and my Nuendo setup is pretty much decomissioned.

3 ADAT Inputs, 3 ADAT Outputs, Word Clock BNC, SPDIF.

24 Channels of Recording.

Light use with all original box, Install Disc and papers etc.

You can always hit me up if you make a decision.

$350 shipped in USA, Pay Pal.

 

[spycam]

I'm EU based.

Still waiting on suggestion on cards models, no budget limit.

 

[Seizure.]

In that case Rme Fireface 800, everything you need and solid drivers

 

[spycam]

is firewire better than USB?

 

[Metaltastic]

YES...way more reliable speed

 

[Seizure.]

To be honest i don't know.. never tried a USB soundcard./. but i think its fair to say that firewire is indeed better/faster.

 

[MetalWorks]

To be honest i don't know.. never tried a USB soundcard./. but i think its fair to say that firewire is indeed better/faster.

USB are getting towards Firewire Speeds. They are safe to use, but Firewire is still the faster choice to go with at the moment.

 

[Torniojaws]

USB has several troubles compared to Firewire:

1) The available bandwidth is shared by all devices (read: more connected devices = less channels at lower quality).
2) USB hits the CPU much harder in resources (read: less tracks and effects available before audio glitches).
3) Using many USB devices can create a data collision (read: ruined take).