Hey jimmy! So maybe I need to ditch my io2 and get another interface? That would sting a little, since I bought it and have never got any use out of it, haha. But, on the other hand, I'm sure wasting a lot of time spinning my wheels. If I had spent the time I've wasted on the interface driving nails I could have bought a better interface, to be sure.
What would you suggest for an interface? I can't go crazy, moneywise, but have gone too far to quit now. If the building/remodeling business would pick up again, I'd be in better shape. I always appreciate your advice. There are a lot of helpful (and patient) folks here, and I am glad!
Well, yes. If you wish to have things work as they should, a better interface is your first/best bet.
Let me just say, that this interface gives you some features that most other interfaces in this price range do not give (balanced outs, phantom power on two inputs). But, it is designed as a 'plug and play' type of device, that does not need ASIO drivers. Therein lies the biggest problem. Most any serious DAW, will not work without a true ASIO driver.
That being said, there are many in the price range. What is it that you actually need as far as inputs? Do you want to use condenser mics?
I would suggest you spend the time that you are wasting on getting the unit you have working, on researching what you need now. And don't forget about what you may want in the future.
Has the market not come up in Tennessee yet? I am knee deep in construction/remodeling work here in Denver. I can't even keep up with the calls for bids.