I'm considering an audio interface upgrade. Right now I'm using a zoom r8 as an interface to record with a windows 7 PC with Cubase le as my daw. I'm going to have about $500. For me clarity is key. I'll be recording at most two tracks at a time, so I don't need a ton of inputs. I'll be recording electric guitars direct, mic'd and re-amped, acoustic guitars, bass direct, keys and vocals. I'll need midi I/O for a drum machine I'm still using (for now). I'm mostly a rock guy, so the electrics will be overdriven and distorted.
What's upgrading from the zoom going to get me? Greater clarity? Overall better sound quality? The zoom is pretty good but I wouldn't say the quality is quite as high as I'd like clarity wise.
Should I upgrade the interface? Should I go with a slightly lesser interface but incorporate a standalone preamp? Right now I'm just using the pre's in the zoom. Thanks!
What's upgrading from the zoom going to get me? Greater clarity? Overall better sound quality? The zoom is pretty good but I wouldn't say the quality is quite as high as I'd like clarity wise.
Should I upgrade the interface? Should I go with a slightly lesser interface but incorporate a standalone preamp? Right now I'm just using the pre's in the zoom. Thanks!