What firewire interface has the best preamps and converters???

[crunkthanamug]

Hey, Im trying to decide on a new setup...I was thinking about the focusrite saffire pro. BTW i was going to use it with an AKG c414 mic. Does anyone have any idea how these would sound together, or can you suggest a better interface? Price is not a factor. Thanks a lot!

 

[studiomaster]

why not get RME fireface 800? or something from MOTU? both great.

 

[blueroommusic]

both are good...I use the MOTU 896HD, which is a killer interface...the pre's are some of the cleanest, most transparent i've ever heard. you want something that will record the most accurate representation of your microphone...i.e. the cleanest

 

[studiomaster]

i use the MOTU 828mkII...and I LOVE IT!

 

[Matt123]

digi 002 is nice

 

[tnjazz]

Hey, Im trying to decide on a new setup...I was thinking about the focusrite saffire pro. BTW i was going to use it with an AKG c414 mic. Does anyone have any idea how these would sound together, or can you suggest a better interface? Price is not a factor. Thanks a lot!

Metric Halo ULN-2 for 2 great preamps, killer converters
Metric Halo 2882 for 8 good preamps, lightpipe in, killer converters

These are Mac only, which is their only drawback.

If you're on a PC, the Fireface is probably your best bet (especially compared to a MOTU or a Digi), although the preamps are marginal at best. If you're using outboard pres, the converters are very nice though.

Dirk

 

[Myriad_Rocker]

A vote for the RME Fireface 800! Decent pres, great converters!

 

[Enlighten]

If price is not a problem, then you can go with Digi 002 if you're going the Pro Tools route, or, you can go with RME Fireface 800 if you prefer other sequencers/audio workstation setup.

You can also browse other firewire interfaces here.