Topic: Does this device exist

[dklein]

Here's what I'm after - a laptop interface (firewire / usb) for doing soundboard / mic capture (for post-mix).  This seems to be how I record most often.  Using one interface prevents any time drift in the separate sources so it's real handy.  The basic features are

• 2 x 2 track recording (separately!  ASIO I guess)
• phantom on one set of inputs
• adjustable gain on the other set of inputs
• reasonable size / powering options

Here's what doesn't work on a few popular units:
UA-5  - live 2 track mix only
FW410  - 2nd input is digital only, requires separate a>d
EGO-SYS QuataFire 610  - gain control on front only
EMI A62  - requires external gain control for all inputs

What else is out there?  It seems like that additional gain control for the second inputs is elusive!

[mirth]

What about that new edirol device, the FA-101 is it?

[caymanreview]

What about that new edirol device, the FA-101 is it?

i dont think it has gain on any of the other inputs does it?

[Kelso]

The Lexicon Omega Studio has what you're looking for I think. There are 2 mic inputs plus 4 line inputs with selectable gain for each input, and it records 4 tracks simultaneously. It is however not powered through usb.

[dklein]

That's a nice looking little unit.  I was gettin' excited til I zoomed in on the power plug - it's 9V AC.  But thanks - I'd never seen it before and for $350 it seems like great deal.