cubase sx4 - which audio interface should i get

futurebound · 7th January 2007

Hi..
i've just gone from protools le to the new cubase 4..there's now way i'm gonna keep my digi002 and run it with cubase..so can anyone advise me on what audio interface runs nice & stable with cubase ?

i'm looking to go for something above the £600 tag and have been told that alot of the motu gear runs best with cubase..but can anyone tell me if it's good idea or not to go for a high peice like an apogee,rme fireface800 or maybe a metric halo..will these be ok on cubase??????????

futurebound · 8th January 2007

anyone out there who can help me ??

bobx · 8th January 2007

i've used both the motu 828mkII and the RME fireface 800 with cubase SX 3.1 and both interfaces were rock solid. i'm currently using the RME and IMO the converters are way better than the motu was. i think it's definitely worth paying more for the extra I/O and higher quality converters. (i got one for $1000 used).

i mostly monitor directly through cubase. However, i found that the motu's cuemix was a little more user friendly than the RME totalmix.

hope i was of some help.

e-are · 8th January 2007

i'm using motu 828mk3 on main system and works and sounds very good

AMIEL · 8th January 2007

Yes!! go for an RME Multiface II!! is great!! great converters, sound, stability and cool features!! I have mine for 3 years neve a single issue!!

Reag1502 · 8th January 2007

I'm using the API A2D converter on mine, and it sounds great

Faderjockey · 8th January 2007

I use RME.. But I'd say at least get a RME Digiface.. so that you can use whatever converter you what to use. I use the Digiface with ADI8 pros.

futurebound · 10th January 2007

hey thanks for the advice guys..much,much appreciated

looks like rme are gonna get my money!!!

Vitaly · 10th January 2007

As an option, you can get ASIO drivers for 002 from digidesign.com and keep running it before buying the new audio interface.

Cheers,
Vitaly.

futurebound · 12th January 2007

yeh tried it bro..crashing like a mo fo

subatomicpieces · 13th January 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobxhopefield

i've used both the motu 828mkII and the RME fireface 800 with cubase SX 3.1 and both interfaces were rock solid. i'm currently using the RME and IMO the converters are way better than the motu was. i think it's definitely worth paying more for the extra I/O and higher quality converters. (i got one for $1000 used).

i mostly monitor directly through cubase. However, i found that the motu's cuemix was a little more user friendly than the RME totalmix.

hope i was of some help.

I've had the same experience. Except, I preferred the Totalmix from RME over the CueMix from MOTU.

7th January 2007	#1
futurebound Gear interested Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5 Thread Starter	cubase sx4 - which audio interface should i get Hi.. i've just gone from protools le to the new cubase 4..there's now way i'm gonna keep my digi002 and run it with cubase..so can anyone advise me on what audio interface runs nice & stable with cubase ? i'm looking to go for something above the £600 tag and have been told that alot of the motu gear runs best with cubase..but can anyone tell me if it's good idea or not to go for a high peice like an apogee,rme fireface800 or maybe a metric halo..will these be ok on cubase??????????

8th January 2007	#3
bobx Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles, ca Posts: 855 1 Review written	i've used both the motu 828mkII and the RME fireface 800 with cubase SX 3.1 and both interfaces were rock solid. i'm currently using the RME and IMO the converters are way better than the motu was. i think it's definitely worth paying more for the extra I/O and higher quality converters. (i got one for $1000 used). i mostly monitor directly through cubase. However, i found that the motu's cuemix was a little more user friendly than the RME totalmix. hope i was of some help. __________________ www.zombiesunlimited.com

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AMIEL Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 3,615	Yes!! go for an RME Multiface II!! is great!! great converters, sound, stability and cool features!! I have mine for 3 years neve a single issue!! __________________ ------------------ Peace. Reuven Amiel "There are no rules, just knowledge, good taste and experimentation" "Music was designed to escape from reality for a moment, not to magnify our fears and problems"

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Faderjockey Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,970	I use RME.. But I'd say at least get a RME Digiface.. so that you can use whatever converter you what to use. I use the Digiface with ADI8 pros. __________________ B-Custom (custom Shop) www.barberelectronics.com

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8th January 2007	#4
e-are Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 959	i'm using motu 828mk3 on main system and works and sounds very good

8th January 2007	#6
Reag1502 Gear addict Joined: Jul 2006 Location: overlooking the pacific ocean Posts: 367	I'm using the API A2D converter on mine, and it sounds great

10th January 2007	#8
futurebound Gear interested Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5 Thread Starter	hey thanks for the advice guys..much,much appreciated looks like rme are gonna get my money!!!

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Vitaly Gear interested Joined: Dec 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 24	As an option, you can get ASIO drivers for 002 from digidesign.com and keep running it before buying the new audio interface. Cheers, Vitaly.

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futurebound Gear interested Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 5 Thread Starter	yeh tried it bro..crashing like a mo fo

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