Pls Help! Audio Interface Search

Skalz · 4th January 2008

Hey all,

I'm new to this forum i was actully refered by a sale rep, anyways I need help i'm looking for an Interface and i dont know what's good for the $$$ right now i run everything from:
-FL studio,
-with an Xboard49,
-MPD16 Pad,
-A couple of Vst
-and comp speaker
I want to buy Monitors this is the main reason. So clean sound and low latency is what i'm look for,
I also have an old yamaha Keyboard which some of the sound i like and would like to record,
I haven't a mic yet but this would be the next purchase after the Interface and Monitors, for vocals(mostly hip-hop) and also i would like to record acoustic guitar, trying for setup stereo.

What is the best Interface for my current needs? (#Ins?, #Out?, Mic pres or not ?, Zero or Low-latency? ), I would also like to know which is better in terms of PCI/USB/Firewire? I would like to spend tops $600, Max $750 after Taxes if it's really worth it.

Thanks i know it alot try to make it as specific as possible

P.S Any preferences on Monitors Mostly but not only Hip Hop Music.

scoob · 5th January 2008

I would look at m-audio and echo audio for interfaces I use a layla3g and am very pleased. monitors well I read that the m-audio's bx5 andnyamaha hs50's are ok, you can probably get the items above for 750 cash at gc.

dshay · 5th January 2008

For your budget, check out echo's line.

If you really wanna scrimp, take a look at their 24/96s used.

psycho_monkey · 6th January 2008

There are HUNDREDS of interfaces. You really need to narrow down how many ins/outs you need, which will depend on a) how many sources you need to record at once (I'm guessing just a stereo pair?) and if you want to leave say a keyboard permanently plugged into the interface, or if you don't mind moving things around as required (ie unplugging the keyboard to record vocals, then uplugging the mic to play keyboards).

Generally speaking, the less inputs/outputs you need, the better the quality for your money. For the same money, you could buy a mediocre 8in/out interface, or a reasonable quality 2in/out.

Some manufacturers:

RME
ECHO
M-Audio (useful if you ever anticipate using ProTools).
MOTU
Edirol
Yamaha

etc.

Your best bet is to decide what you need, have a look at the major music store sites and manufacturers websites to see what products look like they'll fit your needs, and then ask more specific questions. If you don't even know how many inputs you need yourself, you're not going to get much useful advice.

4th January 2008	#1
Skalz Gear interested Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 8 Thread Starter	Pls Help! Audio Interface Search Hey all, I'm new to this forum i was actully refered by a sale rep, anyways I need help i'm looking for an Interface and i dont know what's good for the $$$ right now i run everything from: -FL studio, -with an Xboard49, -MPD16 Pad, -A couple of Vst -and comp speaker I want to buy Monitors this is the main reason. So clean sound and low latency is what i'm look for, I also have an old yamaha Keyboard which some of the sound i like and would like to record, I haven't a mic yet but this would be the next purchase after the Interface and Monitors, for vocals(mostly hip-hop) and also i would like to record acoustic guitar, trying for setup stereo. What is the best Interface for my current needs? (#Ins?, #Out?, Mic pres or not ?, Zero or Low-latency? ), I would also like to know which is better in terms of PCI/USB/Firewire? I would like to spend tops $600, Max $750 after Taxes if it's really worth it. Thanks i know it alot try to make it as specific as possible P.S Any preferences on Monitors Mostly but not only Hip Hop Music.

5th January 2008	#2
scoob Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 245	I would look at m-audio and echo audio for interfaces I use a layla3g and am very pleased. monitors well I read that the m-audio's bx5 andnyamaha hs50's are ok, you can probably get the items above for 750 cash at gc. __________________ so' umm yeah i'm addicted to gear, cars, music, and electronics i'm scr3wed.....but hey at least i'm driven. "Whether you say you can, or you can't. You're right." - cant' remember.

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5th January 2008	#3
dshay Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 167	For your budget, check out echo's line. If you really wanna scrimp, take a look at their 24/96s used.

6th January 2008	#4
psycho_monkey Gear Guru Joined: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 14,293	There are HUNDREDS of interfaces. You really need to narrow down how many ins/outs you need, which will depend on a) how many sources you need to record at once (I'm guessing just a stereo pair?) and if you want to leave say a keyboard permanently plugged into the interface, or if you don't mind moving things around as required (ie unplugging the keyboard to record vocals, then uplugging the mic to play keyboards). Generally speaking, the less inputs/outputs you need, the better the quality for your money. For the same money, you could buy a mediocre 8in/out interface, or a reasonable quality 2in/out. Some manufacturers: RME ECHO M-Audio (useful if you ever anticipate using ProTools). MOTU Edirol Yamaha etc. Your best bet is to decide what you need, have a look at the major music store sites and manufacturers websites to see what products look like they'll fit your needs, and then ask more specific questions. If you don't even know how many inputs you need yourself, you're not going to get much useful advice.