01-26-2008, 06:19 PM
[quote mikebw]Yes, the MOTU 8pre looks perfect. Now I just wish it wasn't "only" $500, but I agree their reputation is good.
[quote clay]you could do as joseph C. recommends, or you can also look to Motu's other offering, the 8pre. I bought one last spring to use with my imac. Works great for recording. Any recording engineer will tell you that a $500 8-channel device is just "OK", but if that's your budget, than it should do the trick for you.
With my interface, I recorded 2 CDs for some groups, and they turned out well. I personally used Digital Performer as my software, but I'm sure you'd do fine with the others that you mention.
For the price, I don't think there's a better 8-channel interface out there. I had looked at the presonus fire box/pod (the 8 channel one) and was steered away from that to the 8pre, simply because of Motu's reputation for quality products.
Good luck.
mikebw, you could take a look at ebay for the 8pre. Looking at some completed auctions, looks like anywhere in the $400-$500 range is possible. I just checked retail price, and it looks like $549, so ebay might be an attractive route.
good luck
[quote clay]you could do as joseph C. recommends, or you can also look to Motu's other offering, the 8pre. I bought one last spring to use with my imac. Works great for recording. Any recording engineer will tell you that a $500 8-channel device is just "OK", but if that's your budget, than it should do the trick for you.
With my interface, I recorded 2 CDs for some groups, and they turned out well. I personally used Digital Performer as my software, but I'm sure you'd do fine with the others that you mention.
For the price, I don't think there's a better 8-channel interface out there. I had looked at the presonus fire box/pod (the 8 channel one) and was steered away from that to the 8pre, simply because of Motu's reputation for quality products.
Good luck.
mikebw, you could take a look at ebay for the 8pre. Looking at some completed auctions, looks like anywhere in the $400-$500 range is possible. I just checked retail price, and it looks like $549, so ebay might be an attractive route.
good luck