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Best audio interface choice ?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:36 pm
by mickeyb
I need a minimum 10 analog inputs with ability to set up 2 headphone mixes with reverb (sometimes).
RME UFX seems great but then I noticed the RME Babyface ... 10 ins (same Total Mix). I'd have to also get a Adat in unit (any suggestions ) to get all the ins but would still be cheaper I think.

Any suggestions would be most welcome as there is so much choice.
Thanks

Re: Best audio interface choice ?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 4:49 pm
by Chinagraf
Adadt limited to 48K for 8 channels, at 96 you only get 4 channels.
Might not matter to you now. Might matter later?
How much is babyface? A good adat will cost at least a grand. No bayrinjer...

Re: Best audio interface choice ?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:03 pm
by Manning
Look at the RME UCX - it sits in the middle of those two. It's got 18 ins and has the UFX converters.

I've got one for the home studio, and it's brilliant.

Re: Best audio interface choice ?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:18 pm
by Wiz
Manning wrote:Look at the RME UCX - it sits in the middle of those two. It's got 18 ins and has the UFX converters.

I've got one for the home studio, and it's brilliant.


I own this as well....it's great

Re: Best audio interface choice ?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:13 pm
by Senad
I've just gone down to 8in/out (Apogee) from 12in/out MOTU HD 192, so the 192 will have to be sold (along with its PCI 424 card).
I used it for monitoring through software (Cubase) with effects when needed (reverb mostly) and didn't have issues with latency or anything like that.
If it's of any interest to you, let me know.

Re: Best audio interface choice ?

PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:35 am
by obutcher
I use an Echo Audiofire12. 12 in/out line levels. No preamps, just an on button! Works up to 192KHz if you need that too.

Re: Best audio interface choice ?

PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:52 am
by Milo
One of the plus features of the UFX (besides the comprehensive Totalmix software) is the backup recording facility included. Used it on a 3-day recording last weekend, worked seamlessly, no errors, 38 multitrack files. And it works stand-alone if the computer goes down. Both USB and Firewire is also a plus.

Milo