Members HKSblade1 Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 It's real simple and should be self explanatory. If you already have a decent spec computer: For video work on a computer, don't skimp on the video card and Ram. For audio recording on a computer, don't skimp on the audio interface and Ram. For video and audio recording, have the best video and audio interface you can afford/ max the Ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wookieslayer Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 Focusrite stuff or the TC Electronic Konnekt series is the {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rushtallica Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 I've got the same card. The sound quality and performance is awesome, but that Patchmix software you have to use with it has always been a bitch for me. Any change in configuration takes me forever to get sorted out. Other than that though it's a pretty badass card for the money. I hear you. To help get things back to where they need to be in case of any changes, I've captured screenshots of how it's set up and saved to Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shask Posted August 10, 2012 Members Share Posted August 10, 2012 since the op has allready bought something else I will also reccomend the scarlett. Very happy with mine. I bumped this thread because I have used a M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI card for like 12 years or something. It has been rock solid, but I think I am going to replace my old computer with a laptop. I looked at M-Audio, but it doesn't seem like their USB stuff is that great. The Focusrite 8i6 looks good, but I will have to research some more. I could just use my POD HD500, but that could get awkward with other gear hooked to it as a sound card... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrelusive Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 so i'm confused now... If i got something like that emu 0404 or the Scarlett 2i2, do i just plug it into the usb port? i don't need to connect it to a mic/line in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iff Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 so i'm confused now... If i got something like that emu 0404 or the Scarlett 2i2, do i just plug it into the usb port? i don't need to connect it to a mic/line in? Mic > Interface > USB/FW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sahlomonic Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 M-Audio FireWire Solo user here. Had issues with the chip in my last PC, but after changing it to the Legacy driver for the Ti chip on my new(er) PC, it's been working great. Oh, and on W7 64-bit. Zero noticeable lag, and low noise. Outputs right to my M-Audio BX5a monitors; setup works for me and my budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y0UNGBL00D Posted August 13, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 so is windows7 64 bit notoriously bad for recording or something? that sounds dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrelusive Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 i think it's just that it's not super-popular, so software / hardware manufacturers aren't making it a priority to create drivers for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AdrianPOA Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 i think it's just that it's not super-popular, so software / hardware manufacturers aren't making it a priority to create drivers for it... Unfortunately, this is very true when it comes to PreSonus hardware. I love their DAW (Studio One), but their hardware can be a real pain in the ass for someone using Windows. When I used an Audiobox USB interface, the drivers were total crap; I constantly had to reinstall mine due to my PC not recognizing the drivers every time I booted up. Once I got a Mac, the {censored} was plug in and play. I have upgraded to a Firewire interface since then (M-Audio ProFire 610), which requires the use of a driver even on a Mac, but the unit has been quite stable. With a majority of the hardware and software being cross-platform these days, and considering PCs have come a LONG way in terms of being capable audio production machines, the truth of the matter is that the product development is much more optimized for the Mac platform, simply because a majority of professional recording engineers use Apple computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wookieslayer Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 The windows vs mac debate is not so much a concern these days as long as you get a compatible interface. Also most free amp sims are windows based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maggotspawn Posted August 13, 2012 Members Share Posted August 13, 2012 Pretty happy with my M-Audio Firewire 1814. I bought one when they first came out, just recently snagged this one for $150. 16 channels of inputs using the ADAT ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ShaneV2 Posted August 14, 2012 Members Share Posted August 14, 2012 I got a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for $150 canadian. Love it. This video just popped up in my subs. Chance to win a 2i2 for free if anyone is interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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