Re: WHAT SORTS OF FIREWIRE INTEFACES ARE PEOPLE USING THESE DAYS?

[Steve Uccello <stevebassbird@yahoo.com>]

I use the old 'Firepod' by presonus-not really the greatest pre's but 
really affordable (like $300 for 8 channels) and if you have some simple 
tube pre-amp direct boxes (I use one by art) you can get good results-But 
I am actually thinking of upgrading to something nicer myself-( Presonus 
has a tube interface out that might be cool 
http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=51 ) so I'll keep 
my eyes on this thread for ideas-

--- On Sun, 12/12/10, tEd ® KiLLiAn <tedkillian@charter.net> wrote:

> From: tEd ® KiLLiAn <tedkillian@charter.net>
> Subject: WHAT SORTS OF FIREWIRE INTEFACES ARE PEOPLE USING THESE DAYS?
> To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 5:37 PM
> Hi all!
> 
> I have been getting by on a borrowed MOTU Ultralite for a
> number of months now while I explore the world of software
> looping, Max MSP and other software audio processing
> possibilities.
> 
> What are people out there using that sounds really, really
> good?
> 
> I can't help but feel that the MOTU I've got is sucking
> something vital out of my sound - though it comes very
> highly recommended.
> 
> It also has enough extra inputs and outputs to make it
> quite useful and flexible as a stand-alone rackmount mixer.
> 
> But utility aside, though I can't quite put my finger on
> it, the sound doesn't ring my bell.
> 
> I'm just looking for other options and suggestions.
> 
> The MOTU was loaned to me on indefinite terms by a good
> friend.
> 
> I was thinking about buying one (or some other unit) for
> myself and returning it to its owner.
> 
> Keeping in mind that I am strictly in the Apple/Mac
> computer dominion and prefer FireWire connectivity, what do
> people suggest?
> 
> Best,
> 
> Ted Killian
> 
>