Motu 8pre Vs. Motu Traveller?

tigershark126 · 8th September 2008

Ok heres the situation: I have $1000 (New Zealand) which I have to spend on an audio interface. I have decided on motu as I have used them before and trust them and their quality.

I could either get a brand new 8pre for the whole $1000 or a second hand motu traveller for $900. But the thing is I need 8 mic pres.

Does anyone know any good rack mounted 4ch mic pres for a reasonable price to go with the traveller if I decide to go that way?
Is it worth going with the lower quality pres on the 8pre and having more of them? (im primarily recording whole bands so I do need 8 pres)

Any input would be appreciated as this is my first interface purchase and I dont want to screw it up!

Jay Dee · 8th September 2008

If you're planning on rack mounting, watch out on the Traveler. I think there are connections coming out the side which make racking a bitch...

8th September 2008	#1
tigershark126 Gear interested Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2 Thread Starter	Motu 8pre Vs. Motu Traveller? Ok heres the situation: I have $1000 (New Zealand) which I have to spend on an audio interface. I have decided on motu as I have used them before and trust them and their quality. I could either get a brand new 8pre for the whole $1000 or a second hand motu traveller for $900. But the thing is I need 8 mic pres. Does anyone know any good rack mounted 4ch mic pres for a reasonable price to go with the traveller if I decide to go that way? Is it worth going with the lower quality pres on the 8pre and having more of them? (im primarily recording whole bands so I do need 8 pres) Any input would be appreciated as this is my first interface purchase and I dont want to screw it up!

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8th September 2008	#2
Jay Dee Gear addict Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 430	If you're planning on rack mounting, watch out on the Traveler. I think there are connections coming out the side which make racking a bitch...