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Kestral · 4th March 2007

Does anyone here use their audio interface instead of their mixer?

I'm upgrading from 2-in-2-out audio interface (M-Audio Audiophile Firewire) to a multi-in audio interface (M-Audio Firewire 1814) and I'd like to simplify my setup and have less gear that takes less space.

I only have two mono synths and I plan to get maybe one more stereo synths so I have more than enough unbalanced inputs to plug synths into the audio interface.

I was curious to know if anyone else here does this (even if it's with another audio inteface like a Digi 002, Digi 96 or 192, MOTU, Metric Halo, Edirol, etc...) and what are the advantages and disadvantages of it. Also, are there any issues to be aware of (ie. latency, etc)?

Would appreciate some insight into this.

4th March 2007	#1
Kestral Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: The Lost Moon of Poosh Posts: 1,759 Thread Starter	Audio Interface to Replace Mixer? Does anyone here use their audio interface instead of their mixer? I'm upgrading from 2-in-2-out audio interface (M-Audio Audiophile Firewire) to a multi-in audio interface (M-Audio Firewire 1814) and I'd like to simplify my setup and have less gear that takes less space. I only have two mono synths and I plan to get maybe one more stereo synths so I have more than enough unbalanced inputs to plug synths into the audio interface. I was curious to know if anyone else here does this (even if it's with another audio inteface like a Digi 002, Digi 96 or 192, MOTU, Metric Halo, Edirol, etc...) and what are the advantages and disadvantages of it. Also, are there any issues to be aware of (ie. latency, etc)? Would appreciate some insight into this.