Questions tagged [audio-interfaces]
Audio interfaces are dedicated devices with the core function of transferring analogue audio streams to and from digital computer systems. Use for questions where the audio interface is an important aspect. See the full tag wiki for more info.
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Are there "professional" single input external sound cards?
I do not need something as advanced as the PreSonus FireStudio 26x26, which can handle up to 26 inputs simultaneously. For me a one/two inputs sound card is enough. However, I do want the same level ...
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Thunderbolt-Firewire adapter: latency
I'm interested in using an old Firewire multichannel audio interface with a very recent Macbook that does not have Firewire but does have Thunderbolt.
Apple sells a $30 Firewire-Thunderbolt adapter. ...
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Old MOTU 828 Mk1 on a modern system
I'm brand new to pro audio recording, and I'm putting together my system right now. I'm interested in buying a MOTU 828 Mk1 interface in order to pipe 4 XLR mics through the 828, through firewire, ...
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Cheapest way to get MANY Audio Inputs
What are some cheap USB boxes on the market that offer many audio inputs, especially of the XLR variety?
Is there any reason (i.e. software limitations, or latency) that I can't simply buy several ...
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S/pdif ports - Should/can I use them?
My Saffire Pro 24 Firewire audio interface has S/pdif in/out ports. My
computer also has s/pdif in/out ports. My interface is already connected
to my computer bia firewire. Would there be any benefit ...
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Problem with my sound devices
So I just hooked up a Tascam US 1800. Installation went fine and my computer recognizes it as my default sound device. However, for some reason, whenever I use Pro-Tools, it only sends the Pro Tools ...
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Sound devices MixPre-D
I have read couple of post talking about this pre, and everybody seems to be pretty happy with the job out there. But what I would really like to know is how it works as a Audio interfece, has anybody ...
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Digitizing Casette 4-Track Tapes via Behringer U-Control UCA 222
I'm looking to digitize a bunch of 4-track tapes I made when I was teenager. I acquired a Tascam 424 (the same model I originally recorded on) which has the ability to route each track to a separate ...
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How to configure Lexicon Omega as a main soundcard?
I bought the Lexicon Omega to use as my mixer (primary soundcard) with my PC running Windows 7.
At my desk, I need to use the Lexicon Omega as my primary soundcard to connect PC sound to my speakers, ...
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Is there an advantage using ASIO drivers compared to MME or DirectSound?
I've discovered a limitation to ASIO in that multiple sound cards/devices cannot be used together (at least as far as Adobe Audition, N-Track, and Vegas Pro goes).
What I was trying to do was use ...
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sub-100 pound/dollar SPDIF/coaxial audio input into USB (mac lion and Win 7 64 compatible?)
Can you recommend a sub-100 pound/dollar SPDIF/coaxial audio input device into USB (mac os x lion and Win 7 64 compatible?)
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No sound from Liquid Saffire 56 on OS X
I am using a Liquid Saffire 56 on a Macbook Pro, running OS X 10.6. I use both Logic 9 and Cubase 4 (and have successfully run them with a Saffire Pro10IO before). However now, I can't get any sound ...
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New audio interface
I'm looking to get a new interface and was looking at three options:
Mbox 3
Apogee Duet w/breakout box
Apogee Duet 2
I don't have Pro Tools HD so I don't have a need for 192kHz, just 96kHz with ...
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Command 8 Interface vs M Audio Project Mixer
I am researching into interfaces and control surfaces for Pro Tools (I may be looking to purchase one in the near future).
I'd like the ability to control mixing in pro tools using faders instead ...
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Pro Tools Hardware in the Home Studio
What do you use in your home studios for Pro Tools hardware? Some people seem to just want to use the hardware as a dongle, others need better D/A converters, yet others need Pro Tools-oriented ...
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