Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

I would stay away from Alesis.  No one offers more features for less  
money, but every piece of Alesis hardware I have bought has had big  
problems that required either returning it or trashing it.  Including  
the io/14.  I like the designs, but the electronics inside must be  
really cheap.

The problem is, aside from Alesis, almost no one makes interfaces  
with 4 pre-amps.  You usually get 2 mic inputs, like on the Firebox  
or the FA-66, which are at your price point, or you skip up to 8 mic  
inputs, like on the FP-10, which is considerably more.

I have several lower-end interfaces (FP-10, EZBus, M-Audio Duo,  
Inspire) but my favorite is an old MOTU 828 MK1 that I got off ebay  
for $200.  Only 2 mic inputs though.

Good luck.

Gregory

On Aug 24, 2008, at 2:19 PM, Valentine Augusta wrote:

> Thanks Gregory,
> Sorry I wrote in a harry and didn't mention the details..
> I have a home studio and record instruments/vocals one at a time.
> I came across Alesis io-14 ( http://www.alesis.com/io14 ) wich has 4
> High Definition Mic/Line Preamplifiers inputs,
> 8 channels of ADAT input, 16 Channels of MIDI I/O, also it's Firewire.
> I'm satisfied with it's features and found it for £139.00
> It just has all I need for my home studio.
>
> I wonder if there's a better deal..
>
> Also if anyone of you used the Alesis io series would be great to
> know your reviews about it.
>
> Thank you
>
> On 24 Aug 2008, at 17:56, Gregory Anderson wrote:
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> > It depends on what you mean by best. I would think knowing the
> > features you want would narrow the field considerably. How many
> > inputs and preamps do you need? Do you need ADAT in or out? Do you
> > want USB or Firewire, and do you need bus power? Do you need
> > rackmount or table top? Once you figure that stuff out, there will
> > probably be only a handful to choose from.
> >
> > Gregory
> >
> > On Aug 24, 2008, at 12:06 PM, valentine.augusta wrote:
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> > > Hi Logic fellows,
> > > I need some advice about audio interface..
> > > What's the best audio interface I can get for around £200?
> > > Any advice would be much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thank you
> > >
> > > Val
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