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Gear / Technical Help => Battery Boxes, Preamps, Mixers, ADCs, and Processors => Topic started by: Mr. Bull on September 04, 2007, 12:36:33 PM
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Hey Everyone
I am in need of some expertise. I am looking for an interface with preamps. I have been looking at several models and really am having a hard time finding what I want.
I need an interface with preamps, Phantom Power, Spidif hookup, 24/96. Now here comes the tricky part USB or Fire Wire? Fire wire is faster but is it really necessary?
I am going to be running 2 condenser mics phantom power from the interface with a Microtrack. Here are some models I have been looking at.
Pre Sound FireBox - 6x10 24-bit/96K http://www.presonus.com/firebox.html
M-Audio Fire wire 410 http://www.sonicsense.com/maudio410.htm
Edirol UA-25 this edrol does not have spidif
Are there any other models out there that might fit my criteria and do the same thing for under $500
Thanks for the help
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http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/USBPre/
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Damn good one!! I just need it to be powered by battery not from computer USB. I forgot to mention that.
Thanks
Anyothers??
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A few things to keep in mind:
1) The Presonus FireBox is not truly a 96k box: http://taperssection.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=547bd5c3ce7f21d844098263ac280883&topic=88883.0
2) If you're planning on rolling at 96k, you want Firewire; USB 2.0 is not stable/reliable above 48khz.
3) the pre-amps in most interfaces suck (at least for those in your price range)
I'd recommend the MOTU Ultralite, and then you can see about getting a pre-amp mod/upgrade for it down the road (Busman Audio is a candidate here).
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Not a lot out there that's 2 channels, battery powered and has SPDIF out.
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http://www.core-sound.com/4Mic/1.php
No pricing yet, but most likely over $500.
Not yet in production
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A few things to keep in mind:
I'd recommend the MOTU Ultralite, and then you can see about getting a pre-amp mod/upgrade for it down the road (Busman Audio is a candidate here).
Thanks for the suggestion
How do the two Mic plugins work? I mean one is on the front and one is one the back. It would seem a little cumbersome if I were to have it bag out in the feild. I would almost need to keep it out wheil recording otherwise I would not be able to see the screen. Maybee thats being a little picky?
Thanks for all the help this really gives me a better idea of what is out there.
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http://www.core-sound.com/Mic2496/1.php
Anyone used these products?
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Hey Everyone
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FWIW I don't know if I'm the only one, but whenever I see a post from you, I have to automatically move on without reading whatever you have to say or contribute simply because I find your avatar to be incredibly violently reprehensibly revolting, regardless of whatever it is you're trying to convey with the message underneath.
I know you probably don't care about my unsolicited message, but that's the effect it has on me anyway...FWIW.
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Hey thanks everyone for the posts. I appreciate all the positive help. Now I know what not to buy.
I think that I might go with the M-Audio Firewire 410. I will let you all know how it works.
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Hey Everyone
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FWIW I don't know if I'm the only one, but whenever I see a post from you, I have to automatically move on without reading whatever you have to say or contribute simply because I find your avatar to be incredibly violently reprehensibly revolting, regardless of whatever it is you're trying to convey with the message underneath.
I know you probably don't care about my unsolicited message, but that's the effect it has on me anyway...FWIW.
tonedeaf,
have you seen the movie Officespace?
that's what the avatar is from, and it's a dude beating the crap out of a frustrating copier/printer.
classic movie.
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Yeah I PM'd him about the movie. It does look violent if you have not seen it.
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Hey thanks everyone for the posts. I appreciate all the positive help. Now I know what not to buy.
I think that I might go with the M-Audio Firewire 410. I will let you all know how it works.
I can not trace any reference on firewire 410 that it will work in stand alone mode. Check this before you purchase.
M-audio fast track pro works stand alone mode, but the spif will be 24bit/48khz in that case.
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Perhaps Apogee MiniMe w firewire interface --
http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/minime.php
It's been discontinued -- but used ones (usually with or without USB card)
show up in the yard sale pretty often. You would have to update to firewire.
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Perhaps Apogee MiniMe w firewire interface --
http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/minime.php
It's been discontinued -- but used ones (usually with or without USB card)
show up in the yard sale pretty often. You would have to update to firewire.
If anyone’s got one I would defiantly be interested.
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Perhaps Apogee MiniMe w firewire interface --
http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/minime.php
It's been discontinued -- but used ones (usually with or without USB card)
show up in the yard sale pretty often. You would have to update to firewire.
If anyone’s got one I would defiantly be interested.
I doubt you'll find a used Mini-Me w/firewire as they only introduced the firewire option shortly before officially discontinuing the MMe...
but here's one for sale from Cascade:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,90278.msg1205538.html#msg1205538
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they also pop up on ebay fairly regularly
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Cool Thanks guys for the heads up! ;D
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What is the significance of a standalone unit? What does that mean ???
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What is the significance of a standalone unit? What does that mean ???
"Standalone" as referenced here means the unit will work without USB power. The original Edirol UA5 would only work if plugged into a USB connection. When you applied the Digi-Mod to this, it disabled the USB only feature allowing it to be used without the need for USB power (or "standalone").
I can not trace any reference on firewire 410 that it will work in stand alone mode. Check this before you purchase.
M-audio fast track pro works stand alone mode, but the spif will be 24bit/48khz in that case.
You should look into a DMod UA5. Its a great unit. If you find an Oade Modified UA5, you can get more modifications in the future. I used to use a Warm Mod Plus UA5 into a recorder (via Toslink). Worked great...
Terry
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The firewire 410 is a great box and is a Pro Tools compatible interface if you use or get into using it.