I'm looking to get an audio interface [Archive]

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hazardous

07-20-2006, 05:02 AM

And I'd be hooking it up to a iBook. I was wondering what are the pros and cons of USB vs. Firewire, and what is a good all around one that isn't anymore than $400(But still has all the connections). I don't really know to much bout these, so any info is welcome. Thanks in advance.

OverCoat

07-20-2006, 05:11 AM

I googled a bit for "USB2 vs. Firewire" and got this page:
http://www.barefeats.com/usb2.html

Hsia Nu

07-23-2006, 02:10 PM

I would stick with firewire. Besides it can only write the data as fast as your hard drive can receive it.

These are awesome on MAC OSX:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FireWire410-main.html

crypto_magnum

07-29-2006, 03:30 PM

That M-Audio firewire looks nice, but if you want to save $160, consider going usb with the Edirol UA25:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--EDIUA25

I have a UA25 for my laptop (Dell Inspiron), and does everything I could possible need. Firewire is definitely better if you can afford it, but usb hasn't caused any problems for me so far.