Well after some more research, the Tascam and Zoom are now off my list. So i'll probably end up getting a Scarlett 18i20 and eventually expand it with an Octopre. I have the Solo and its served me pretty well over the last 5-6 years.
Seems like there not a lot of competition in the '8 pre's and affordable' bracket? I guess most people nowadays record on their own at home (can relate) and bands are now seen as old-fashioned (cant relate).
Saying that there does seem to be a punk renaissance going on (Idles, The Chats, Slaves, Fontaines DC etc). Anyway enough of me blabbering. As you were.
True, and not much talked about on the ESI?
Behringer seems to be a good review at the bottom of cost.
Getting into Focusrite, MOTU, then upwared in $$$$$.
Ive had a 2009 8channel Line6UX8 but just noticed numerous channels are fading, low volume etc..one is about dead completely.
Can I complain when its 11 yrs old and cost about $150.?
I like the Behringer due to no software required and some of the misc, SPDIF out for a DAC headphone amp, A/B monitor switch.
Concerned about the 12V walwart a bit? The MOTU 8Pre and Focusrite 1820 seem to be deemed as higher end but they dont have some misc. things I want.
Ill probably keep my old one for now and just use the good channels until it dies off completely.
I offered someone $105 for a used $279 Behringer U-8channel....but Used these days with shipping and taxes and fees...its like $235 USED total? wth? While a Brand new free ship/warranty/ no tax , no fees, no unknowns... is only $279.
Or get a RME and pay on it for awhile? Spread it over years at 0%.... be done forever.