ultimate interface....

[waverz]

Why cant someone make a reasonably priced, say under $400 interface with 8 XLR ins all with phantom power and 2 line level inputs. I mean this would be the ultimate interface for recording drums to vocals. No need for mixers or preamps.....

 

[Gidge]

whats wrong with a mixer or preamp with a soundcard?....why does it have to be all in one.......

you can get a Delta 1010lt and this
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...4019558595/search/g=home/detail/base_id/53919
for $450

or the 1010lt with this
http://www.carvin.com/cgi-bin/Isearch.exe?PAGE=mdetail&CFG=2&P2=SM162&P1=MX
for $500

very close to your budget

 

[waverz]

The reason i want all in one is because of portability issues. Because im not only recording myself but other bands as well, im trying to keep the amount of equipment down to a minimun. Eventually ide like to be able to record a full 5 piece band with just the laptop, interface, and mics. Now thats portabal.

 

[TexRoadkill]

I think you'd be better off with a portable DAW then a laptop system and you would have everything in one box. The next best system would be a 24track HDR and a small mackie or Soundcraft mixer. You could put everything in one slant top rack and have it all wired and ready to go.

It wouldn't be $400 but that doesn't buy you much these days.

 

[justwantyou2kno]

Just because the soundcard would have XLR ins doesn't mean you wouldn't need a mixer or preamp. You'll always need a preamp of some kind.

 

[bleyrad]

actually...

http://messe.harmony-central.com/Musikmesse03/Content/Behringer/PR/ADA8000.html



just because it fits your requirements doesn't mean it's going to sound great though

 

[Gidge]

Re: actually...

http://messe.harmony-central.com/Musikmesse03/Content/Behringer/PR/ADA8000.html



just because it fits your requirements doesn't mean it's going to sound great though

you still would need a soundcard with that, and for some reason he wants all in one.....go figure.....

 

[waverz]

the ada8000 is perfect for me but...

not available till third quarter 2003.