Recommendations please - 2in 2out USB audio interface?
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Sound Mechanics Sound Mechanics https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=54454
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 1618 posts since 10 Jan, 2005 from UK
Hi,
I'm thinking about replacing my Steinberg MR816x. I don't need so many ins/outs nowadays, mostly computer based other than Gtr & vocals on occasions and could do with saving space.
Requirements:
2ins - Gtr/vocals (HiZ & Phantom)
2outs - for monitors
Separate headphone jack with volume control
Any recommendations for equivalent or improvement in sound quality please?
Thanks.
I'm thinking about replacing my Steinberg MR816x. I don't need so many ins/outs nowadays, mostly computer based other than Gtr & vocals on occasions and could do with saving space.
Requirements:
2ins - Gtr/vocals (HiZ & Phantom)
2outs - for monitors
Separate headphone jack with volume control
Any recommendations for equivalent or improvement in sound quality please?
Thanks.
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- KVRAF
- 2382 posts since 16 Jan, 2013
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Sound Mechanics Sound Mechanics https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=54454
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 1618 posts since 10 Jan, 2005 from UK
Thanks for the reply.
I've just been looking at this and seems ideal, but then I noticed the Clarett range as I'm on a Mac. Big step up in price though and I'm not sure if my home studio would benefit?
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- KVRAF
- 2382 posts since 16 Jan, 2013
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Sound Mechanics Sound Mechanics https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=54454
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 1618 posts since 10 Jan, 2005 from UK
How is the Scarlett with latency? I think the Clarett range is near zero?
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- KVRAF
- 2382 posts since 16 Jan, 2013
It's pretty good. Results will vary according to your buffer size and sample rate but as there's no drivers needed on macOS it won't be as low as someone like RME who have their own optimised drivers.
Does your Mac have USB 2.0 ports? I'm not sure how well the Scarletts work on 3.0 ports as I have mine on 2.0.
Does your Mac have USB 2.0 ports? I'm not sure how well the Scarletts work on 3.0 ports as I have mine on 2.0.
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Sound Mechanics Sound Mechanics https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=54454
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 1618 posts since 10 Jan, 2005 from UK
My iMac has USB 3.
Sounds like it could be a good choice.
Thanks
Sounds like it could be a good choice.
Thanks
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- KVRAF
- 4007 posts since 8 Jan, 2005 from Hamilton, New Zealand
Second vote for the 2i2
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- KVRian
- 1021 posts since 3 Oct, 2011 from Christchurch, New Zealand
Forget the cheap USB focusrites if you want low latency - my pick would would steinberg ur22/ur44 or NI komplete Audio 6, both are decent low latency (in USBB i/f terms anyway) and reasonably priced.
Or just go for broke and get a rme babyface pro
Or just go for broke and get a rme babyface pro
- KVRAF
- 5485 posts since 15 Dec, 2011 from Bucharest, Romania
- KVRian
- 937 posts since 21 Aug, 2017 from Brasil
Reference for latency
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/showpos ... count=2186
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/showpos ... count=2186
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Sound Mechanics Sound Mechanics https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=54454
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 1618 posts since 10 Jan, 2005 from UK
That's helpful, thanks.Pictus wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 11:43 am Reference for latency
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/showpos ... count=2186
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- KVRian
- 853 posts since 13 Mar, 2012
Have a RME Fireface UC on studio and a UR22mk2 for the notebook.
Can recommend both. The Steinberg is more kind of the traditional I/O interface. The RME is a "all you can get" studio interface (love TotalMix).
Can't recommend Focusrite. Had two from them and nothing but driver issues (blue-screens, crackls, no more drivers for current windows version).
Can recommend both. The Steinberg is more kind of the traditional I/O interface. The RME is a "all you can get" studio interface (love TotalMix).
Can't recommend Focusrite. Had two from them and nothing but driver issues (blue-screens, crackls, no more drivers for current windows version).
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- KVRAF
- 5485 posts since 15 Dec, 2011 from Bucharest, Romania
I got the same ones and use them the same as you.PurpleSunray wrote: ↑Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:41 am Have a RME Fireface UC on studio and a UR22mk2 for the notebook.