arrgh what to buy???

[HungPhat]

ok guys this is doing my head in...i dont know which one to buy

- TASCAM 1804
- Maudio 1814
- Presonus Firepod
- Motu 828 mk2

getting a computer built and dont have any software but leaning towards cubase le/sx or m power protools,ideally buy it all packaged.

any advice (pros/cons)/experience would be muchly appreciated as im itching ot spend money!

or any other alternatives???

 

[cawhite12]

I have used the Firepod, and I own a Tascam 1804. Both are really fine pieces of equipment, but I ended up with the Tascam because it had better input monitoring and also ADAT inputs as well. And 4 line ins to bypass preamps instead of just 2 with the Firepod. However, now I am in a situation to upgrade to an RME interface, and I am currently selling my Tascam 1804 on ebay (I know this isn't the Ads Forum, but this just happened to be a coincidence) It's been a nice piece for me while I've had it. (which by the way hasn't been long, so it doesn't have much mileage)

If your interested check it out HERE

 

[HungPhat]

cool thanks for the reply...unfortunately i live all the way down under (western Australia)

another question- do i need to buy preamps (tube preamps) for all 8 inputs to use the tascam or any other of the other products?

sorry i shouldve posted this in the newbie section but any help is apprecitated.

 

[cawhite12]

The Tascam has 4 preamps already built on, and they're pretty clean and transparent. Then it also has 4 line ins that you can use other pres with. If you want, maybe we can work it out shipping wise. I've never shipped to Australia, so I have no idea how much it would be, but it still may be a better deal than new.

 

[HungPhat]

nah thats cool mate, i think shipping is quite a bit plus i can get the tascam for $800 AUS. but cheers for help.a friend of mine just got one but unfortunately he hasnt even had a chance to use it! let alone give me an opinion.