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toadee
Aug 16, 2003

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So, why is it that I can't seem to find any audio interfaces that aren't in a mixer format that provide more than 8 analog ins? I don't really need a mixer, I just need a ton of analog ins for all my synths. I can do all my level adjusting and per channel fx in my PC and in fact I'd prefer to do that. So why is it to get something with somewhere between 12-16 analog ins I seem to HAVE to buy a mixer with a USB interface. Is there any option Im missing here?

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toadee
Aug 16, 2003

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HollisBrown posted:

You're best bet then would be to get a good 8 channel interface than ADAT in a Motu 8pre or something similar.

It's just crazy that I can get a Phonic or Yamaha or Behringer mixer with 12-16 ins for like $200-400 but to do so without a bunch of channel strips and stuff involves getting an interface + D/A converter for a total closer to $1000.

toadee
Aug 16, 2003

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Hmm, that Tascam interface looks promising. Seems to get generally positive reviews.

Do you think the MOTU interfaces would really be worth the premium?

toadee
Aug 16, 2003

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Flipperwaldt posted:

Yeah, um, do any of those mixers output more than stereo over usb? Because technically that's an apples/oranges comparison with multi-in interfaces, I think.

And if they do, please tell me, because in the budget section there only was an Alesis Multimix (usb2 version) that mysteriously disappeared from the market and now maybe the Zoom R16 that barely qualifies as a mixer with all the menu diving.

Yes, actually Ive been using a Phonic Helixboard 12 for years now but it's starting to flake out on me and it doesn't technically have native Win7 support so Im looking to replace it

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