Track16 vs Duet2 vs Scarlett 18i6 vs Babyface!

[Thojb]

I'm going through a similar debate right now. I've heard great things about the Duet 2's preamps but the Track 16 is very full-featured... I just haven't found any reviews on it yet that talk about the quality of sound through it, which is my primary concern.

[mikkius]

Originally Posted by Thojb

I'm going through a similar debate right now. I've heard great things about the Duet 2's preamps but the Track 16 is very full-featured... I just haven't found any reviews on it yet that talk about the quality of sound through it, which is my primary concern.

I hear you, same here!

[CSeye]

My user review is on page 5 here: MOTUNATION • View topic - New Product: MOTU Track 16

To restate, to my ears, the sonic differences between the Track 16, and Ensemble were subtle, not dramatic.

The amount of I/O in a small foot print is pretty impressive.

[mikkius]

Originally Posted by CSeye

My user review is on page 5 here: MOTUNATION • View topic - New Product: MOTU Track 16

To restate, to my ears, the sonic differences between the Track 16, and Ensemble were subtle, not dramatic.

The amount of I/O in a small foot print is pretty impressive.

Thanks Cseye,
Your review was very interesting!
Would you feel to suggest to get a Track16 over an Apogee Duet 2 re overall sound quality at all, or the two are pretty similar?

I love the features of the Track16 vs Duet 2 and unless I find a used Babyface at a lower price, I'd go for one of these two.

[CSeye]

Originally Posted by mikkius

Would you feel to suggest to get a Track16 over an Apogee Duet 2 re overall sound quality at all, or the two are pretty similar?

I love the features of the Track16 vs Duet 2 and unless I find a used Babyface at a lower price, I'd go for one of these two.

I'm not trying to sway you one way or the other. It's a matter of what sounds good to you, and your budget given the intended use.