Geoffrey Taucer Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Ok, I've just gotten the approval from my parents to take some $$ out of my would-be college fund to upgrade my studio. I'm planning on getting a new computer, and need advice on what audio interface I should get. Right now I use an E-mu 1212m. It certainly sounds good, but I'm finding the patchmix application to be a real pain. I may still just continue to use this, but I was wondering if there are any other interfaces that could sound as good with less hassle. Here are my requirements: -ASIO support (or whatever I need for low-latency monitoring -- I admit I don't entirely understand all the principals and technology behind this stuff) -At least two line inputs (duh) -MIDI in/out (also duh) -Fidelity should be at least 24/96 -A simpler and more manageable interface than Patchmix DSP (ie E-mu cards) would be a definite plus I already have a very good mixer, so mic inputs, additional line inputs (beyond the two needed for stereo recording), and the like are not necessary, as I probably wouldn't use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 You could check out Hammerfall PCI cards, which are pricey ($400-$700) but considered to be very good. There's also Creamware Scope, which again is pretty expensive ($300-500) but supposedly has killer internal routing flexibility. Plus w/ a Creamware card you get some DSPs too, which means you can run various effects without taxing your actual CPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 How exactly do DSPs work, anyway? EDIT: nvm, andy answered my question on IRC The creamware is looking pretty tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverCoat Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hammerfalls are sex Here is how DSP works: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylance Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I use a Firepod. Sounds great, low latency and extremely simple routing (no extra programs). If you don't need all the I/O, there's the Firebox too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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