01-26-2008, 05:39 PM
I am in the midst of doing a home-recording project with my band and I have realized that I need to step up my game a little bit. Previously we had just been recording all the mics mixed down into mono or stereo though an analog mixer, onto a G3. Good enough for reference purposes but there is pretty much zero mixing or editing that can be done on those files.
What I need to be able to do now is to record 4 or more discrete channels of audio, simultaneously to my G5. I would love to be able to do 8 channels, but I know that will cost more than 4.
So, can anyone here make a personal recommendation on what type of audio interface to buy? I know there are some USB options out there which I am open to as well. Basically all it needs to do is work with GarageBand and/or Logic Studio, give me at least 4 independent channels of audio, and have 4 XLR / 1/4" inputs. Must work with 10.4 on my G5.
Budget is kinda up in the air, obviously the cheaper the better.
I found this firewire one made by Alesis- http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=95 for $200, also in 8-channels- http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=96 for $500
Any suggestions?
What I need to be able to do now is to record 4 or more discrete channels of audio, simultaneously to my G5. I would love to be able to do 8 channels, but I know that will cost more than 4.
So, can anyone here make a personal recommendation on what type of audio interface to buy? I know there are some USB options out there which I am open to as well. Basically all it needs to do is work with GarageBand and/or Logic Studio, give me at least 4 independent channels of audio, and have 4 XLR / 1/4" inputs. Must work with 10.4 on my G5.
Budget is kinda up in the air, obviously the cheaper the better.
I found this firewire one made by Alesis- http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=95 for $200, also in 8-channels- http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=96 for $500
Any suggestions?