firewire

[carvin]

I am looking to go with a new firewire interface. Any suggestions. I am looking at the Presonus.

 

[ewegogetemtiger]

take a look at RME's firewire units before you commit to Presonus.

 

[carvin]

The RME is more than I have to spend. I should have gave my budget sorry for that. I have about $500 to spend.

 

[dgatwood]

I am looking to go with a new firewire interface. Any suggestions. I am looking at the Presonus.

Spend the extra $50 bucks for an 8Pre. You'll be happier, IMHO.

 

[appleyardrules]

i second tthat

 

[Lambo]

Also consider the Focusrite Saffire models: 10 I/O & 26 I/O. I have the 26 I/O and am very happy with it. I too considered the RME interface which as others have eluded to is quite a worthy contender but went with the 26 I/O being the less expensive of the two.

 

[TimOBrien]

Guide with good suggestions:
http://www.tweakheadz.com/soundcards_for_the_home_studio.htm

I second the Motu. I've been running an 828mkII on my XP laptop for over a year with ZERO problems.

Be SURE to have a motherboard or Firewire card with TexasInstruments or Lucent firewire chips (a REQUIREMENT by Motu and most other interface manufacturers for them to work!)