Cheap 2 channel interface

[lumstar]

I am looking to get an interface for my laptop (which does not have firewire) and my budget is somewhat limited. I am looking for a usb interface with 2 channels and preferably with ASIO supported drivers. I was looking at the M-Audio fast track, but it really has only one instrument input (I'm looking to record stereo from my mixer). I also looked at the Lexicon Alpha but it has received mixed reviews and dooesn't have ASIO low latency drivers.

Anyone have any suggestions for me? Sub $100 is preferred.

Thanks,
Stephen

 

[TimOBrien]

Here's a good guide and tested suggestions that WORK: http://www.tweakheadz.com/soundcards_for_the_home_studio.htm

 

[Richard Monroe]

Try this- dirt cheap, 2 line ins, no problem:

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=41562&Category=Audio_Interfaces

Richie

 

[Don_Juan]

The M-Audio Fast Track Pro is a good one. It has two inserts. But it runs about $160

 

[dekutree64]

I've been researching this same question for the past few days, and ended up ordering the E-mu Tracker Pre USB 2.0 (for $140). Although if you don't need super quality, another that looked reasonable was the ART USB Dual Pre. It's USB 1.1, so 16-bit and I think 48KHz max. Looks like you can get one new for $80 on ebay.

The Tascam US-122/144 were my second choice after the E-mu. A 144 just went on ebay yesterday for under $100 including shipping, and the guy at Guitar Center recommended it too. He also said the cheap Lexicons have had a lot of problems, so I'd steer clear of that $80 one.

 

[lumstar]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'll make a decision in the next few days and post back on what I get and how I like it.

 

[johnnymegabyte]

You're not gonna get any cheaper than the Behringer USB interfaces

I picked up the UFO-202 for $37CDN (Switchable Phone/Line In) RCA In and Out + headphone jack with it's own volume control
Does 16/48 ... which is OK for fiddling around

There is another model UCA-202 with just RCA Line In/Out (no phono) + Heaphone Out for $29 US here ---> http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=41178&Category=Audio_Interfaces