I need to know which of my interfaces I should use as a master

[blueroommusic]

allright boys and girls; here's the deal...

I have a MOTU 896HD, a Tascam FW-1884, and I will be using a Focusrite Platinum Penta; I will be using all of these simultaneously when my studio is finished. My main concern is this. Which of those 2 interfaces should I make the master using word clock.

Both will be full to the max on the i/o with all my mics and what not, and I'm wondering if either of these interfaces would be a better option. My inkling is that the 896 would be a better syncing device, but who knows really...maybe one of you do.

Thanks for any help.

 

[crankz1]

Typically you would want to use your input device as the master ... but seeing as how you intend to use all inputs of your devices simultaneously .... it's a toss-up. Use your ears. See if one or the other gives you better clarity and stereo imagery.
Your best bet may be to invest in a dedicated Word clock like a Lucid GENx6 or Apogee Big Ben.

 

[blueroommusic]

Thanks crankz. Got the studio done yesterday, and I think the MOTU is going to work better (just as I had thought). I've thought about buying the dedicated word clock, but it's just not in the budget right now. Maybe someday soon...