Subject:Audio Interface

Posted by: Zack01

Date:1/7/2011 5:10:53 AM

Hi Guys,

I just purchased ACID Studio 8,
can you please advise an audio interface that can work perfectly with it.
I am willing to buy ALESIS MULTIMIX 4USB is that a good idea??
Thank you for your advise.

Subject:RE: Audio Interface

Reply by: Iacobus

Date:1/7/2011 9:58:39 AM

Mmm...according to Alesis' website, the MultiMix requires USB 1.1. This causes me to pause as USB 1.1 audio interfaces don't have a really good track record in terms of audio performance (things like stuttering due to an overcrowded USB bus, etc.).

Still, it should work fine with Music Studio 8. Just be aware of the limitations as I said above. Be sure to get the optional ASIO drivers for it at Alesis' website if you pick it up.

Iacobus

Subject:RE: Audio Interface

Reply by: Zack01

Date:1/11/2011 2:46:03 AM

Hi,

Thank you for the reply; I think I am going to get a fire wire interface.

Thank you & Kind regards
Zack

Subject:RE: Audio Interface

Reply by: JohnnyRoy

Date:1/11/2011 5:33:43 AM

I would stay far away from Alesis. I have friend who has a Multimix firewire and it is constantly giving him problems and he's not alone. There is a whole bunch of people having problems with these devices. They look good on paper, but in practice they are a lot of trouble. Get something from M-Audio, Echo Audio, or PreSonus.

~jr

Subject:RE: Audio Interface

Reply by: Zack01

Date:1/14/2011 3:26:08 AM

Thanks man,
I was about to buy Alesis Multimix.
I hesitated between M-audio and Alesis but now you made it clear.
I think I am gonna go for M-AUDIO MOBILE PRE MKII

Thanks a lot.
Zack

Subject:RE: Audio Interface

Reply by: JerryRocks

Date:2/23/2011 10:34:41 AM

Fast Track Ultra 8in-8out M-Audio
I can't seem to find a single interface recommendation or compatibility reference through either M-Audio or Sony - so I'm seeking help here. Fast Track Ultra is an eight channel 'in' device. If I set up eight discrete signals into Fast Track Ultra and arm eight tracks in Acid Pro7, can I anticipate a successful recording of an audio signal per each of those tracks?
I'm looking for the hypothetical answer without regard for processor speed.

Subject:RE: Audio Interface

Reply by: AnthonyTower

Date:2/23/2011 7:06:43 PM

If the M-AUDIO Mobile Pre MKII is the type of interface you're looking for, may I suggest first taking a look at emu's 0404 USB 2.0 interface.

For a few dollars more than the Mobile Pre you get far better converters, not to mention all the software it comes with (if you need it) and more importantly the drivers work flawlessly in 64 bit.

Cheers