8 Track Interface compatible with Protools?

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I posted a similar thread in the newbies section, but although I'm new to the site I'm definitely not new to recording.

I'm about to purchase Protools for the first time and begin working with that program. I'm looking to have a sufficient setup to record the instruments of a four piece band (drums, bass, guitar, vox), so I'd like to find an 8 track interface.

What 8 track interfaces are compatible with Protools and which would you recommend? What sorts of price ranges am I looking at? Are any compatible with both Logic and Protools? What are the differences between the interfaces you list?

Thanks so much
 
I just brought one home, the Focusrite Pro 40.

Supposedly ProTools 9 is open to everyone. But a recording musician said to first try the free download online and see if you like it before spending $300...I dont think the software return policy is very good.

there are many 8 analog in units, the Tascam 8 input...1641,1800,800, 2000 are among the less costly,

the PResonus the 2626 ..... I think their all probably close in quality.

I'm a bout to do a little try out this weekend. I hope. A main thing I've found is if the unit woks with your pc or not. I'm too burnt out to try and fight it, I'll just try a different unit if this one doesnt like my pc.
 
The Zoom R16 has 8 inputs.
I have read recently that Pro Tools was now compatible with other hardware.
I'll have a look for the free download too.
 
as I get it, the 9 is asio4all compatible.... which makes it ok with all the interfaces.
no cheap version though, and I couldn't find any free-demo. so even older units will work with pro tools, if I understand correctly.

9 didnt come with this Pro40 unit. ableton live and focusrite software and plugins.
 
I'm running a macbook pro 13 inch model with an i7 dual core processor. I'm looking for a high quality 8+ track interface/mixer if at all possible to use with protools and logic.

The M-Audio NRV10 has gotten some pretty low reviews. What are the big companies that produce these products? How are Mackie's things?
 
M-Audio is one of them.
They are an excellent company so don't let a bad review on one piece of gear fool you.
Check out their Ultra as well as Alesis Presonus and MOTU.
By the way: When I want a proper review, I often turn to "Sound on Sound" for the straight goods.
M-Audio NRV10
They seem to give it high marks.
 
I've used both a MOTU 8pre and a PreSonus Firestudio Project and have no complaints about them. Both should work with Protools.
 
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