Upgrading My Interface

[GendoPose]

Hi All!

Well it's that time of year - I need to upgrade my interface to expand my studio until I win the lottery and buy a perfect PC and massive mixing desk.

I've narrowed it down to 2 choices;

- Tascam US16x09
- M-Audio M-Track Eight

Essentially what I'm after is the ability to portably record a live drum kit. Either one of these is portable enough and has 8 inputs. I can find the Tascam about £50 cheaper, so that's a bonus there, but I do prefer the look the of M-Track, it just seems neater and a slightly better unit.

Has anyone had any experience with these interfaces? Or would you recommend anything else for less than £300?

I'm struggling to decide, so hopefully you guys can help push me to the right choice!

Thanks all!

 

[DM60]

I use the 1800, which is very much like the US16X09. I mainly use it as a part of my mobile kit. One person I know on the board had an issue with the 1800, but I think it was a bad unit. I used all 16 inputs since I was micing amplified instruments and didn't need any pre-amps for gain. Nice little unit, not the best, but it has served me well for my purpose.

 

[coconutstudios]

Let us know what you ultimately decide. I'd like to know your take on the Tascam if you do end up with that!