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The Maillard Reaction Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 31918 Joined: 2004/07/09 20:02:20 Status: offline 2017/05/24 01:20:14 (permalink) . post edited by mister happy - 2017/05/26 11:32:56 #1 List Solutions Only 14 Replies Related Threads
tlw Max Output Level: -49.5 dBFS Total Posts : 2567 Joined: 2008/10/11 22:06:32 Location: West Midlands, UK Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/24 02:02:30 (permalink) Budget? If the budget stretches to it, for drivers, (and audio quality) I'd say RME are the ones to look at first. If that's too expensive, maybe Focusrite, but not a USB-bus powered interface, one with it's own psu. Sonar Platinum 64bit, Windows 8.1 Pro 64bit, I7 3770K Ivybridge, 16GB Ram, Gigabyte Z77-D3H m/board, ATI 7750 graphics+ 1GB RAM, 2xIntel 520 series 220GB SSDs, 1 TB Samsung F3 + 1 TB WD HDDs, Seasonic fanless 460W psu, RME Fireface UFX, Focusrite Octopre. Assorted real synths, guitars, mandolins, diatonic accordions, percussion, fx and other stuff. #2
The Maillard Reaction Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 31918 Joined: 2004/07/09 20:02:20 Status: offline . 2017/05/24 02:34:44 (permalink) post edited by mister happy - 2017/05/26 11:33:14 #3
fireberd Max Output Level: -38 dBFS Total Posts : 3704 Joined: 2008/02/25 14:14:28 Location: Inverness, FL Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/24 10:38:16 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Beagle 2017/05/25 03:38:00 I've seen posts of problems with Phantom Power with some of the "low end" (inexpensive) bus powered units. If you go that route, get it at a place that has a liberal return policy in case it doesn't do the job. I haven't seen any reports of ground loop hum problems with units that have a power supply. "GCSG Productions" Franklin D-10 Pedal Steel Guitar (primary instrument). Nashville Telecaster, Bass, etc. ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Hero M/B, i7 6700K CPU, 16GB Ram, SSD and conventional hard drives, Win 10 Pro and Win 10 Pro Insider Pre-Release Sonar Platinum/CbB. MOTU 896MK3 Hybrid, Tranzport, X-Touch, JBL LSR308 Monitors, Ozone 5, Studio One 4.1 ISRC Registered Member of Nashville based R.O.P.E. Assn. #4
The Maillard Reaction Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 31918 Joined: 2004/07/09 20:02:20 Status: offline . 2017/05/24 11:16:18 (permalink) post edited by mister happy - 2017/05/26 11:33:30 #5
patm300e Max Output Level: -74 dBFS Total Posts : 845 Joined: 2007/09/28 09:14:18 Location: USA - Maryland Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/24 12:03:02 (permalink) You are correct, the lower end Behringers UM2 ($29.00) use ASIOForALL. The UMC204 has its own drivers (I checked!) it is $79.00. Here is link to check it out: http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Computer-Audio/Audio-Interfaces/UMC204HD/p/P0BK0 Link to it at Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMC204HD I am running the Behringer XR18 as an interface and it has its own ASIO drivers. It has Midas designed preamps and sound is great! The above interface ALSO has midas preamps. If you only need 1 channel, the Focusrite Solo is on sale now at Sweetwater for $84.95: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ScarlettSoloG2 SPLAT on a Home built i3 16 GB RAM 64-bit Windows 10 Home Premium 120GB SSD (OS) 2TB Data Drive. Behringer XR-18 USB 2.0 Interface. FaderPort control. #6
BobF Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 8124 Joined: 2003/11/05 18:43:11 Location: Missouri - USA Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/24 12:09:49 (permalink) patm300e You are correct, the lower end Behringers UM2 ($29.00) use ASIOForALL. The UMC204 has its own drivers (I checked!) it is $79.00. Here is link to check it out: http://www.music-group.com/Categories/Behringer/Computer-Audio/Audio-Interfaces/UMC204HD/p/P0BK0 Link to it at Sweetwater: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMC204HD I am running the Behringer XR18 as an interface and it has its own ASIO drivers. It has Midas designed preamps and sound is great! The above interface ALSO has midas preamps. If you only need 1 channel, the Focusrite Solo is on sale now at Sweetwater for $84.95: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ScarlettSoloG2 I'm running a UMC1820 that's working really well. Proper drivers, phantom work fine. The UMC404 I had before this failed hard and it took weeks and weeks due to lack of repair parts. Behringer works fine when it works. Bob -- Angels are crying because truth has died ... Illegitimi non carborundum -- Studio One Pro / i7-6700@3.80GHZ, 32GB Win 10 Pro x64 Roland FA06, LX61+, Fishman Tripleplay, FaderPort, US-16x08 + ARC2.5/Event PS8s Waves Gold/IKM Max/Nomad Factory IS3/K11U #7
The Maillard Reaction Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 31918 Joined: 2004/07/09 20:02:20 Status: offline . 2017/05/24 13:51:47 (permalink) post edited by mister happy - 2017/05/26 11:33:43 #8
batsbrew Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 10037 Joined: 2007/06/07 16:02:32 Location: SL,UT Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/24 14:04:35 (permalink) tlw Budget? this. when you say "good drivers", that's a loaded question. Bats Brew music Streaming Bats Brew albums: "Trouble" "Stay" "The Time is Magic" -- Sonar 6 PE>Bandlab Cakewalk>Studio One 3.5>RME BFP>i7-7700 3.6GHz>MSI B250M>G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB>Samsung 960 EVO m.2ssd>W 10 Pro #9
JonD Max Output Level: -39 dBFS Total Posts : 3617 Joined: 2003/12/09 11:09:10 Location: East of Santa Monica Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/24 15:30:46 (permalink) For this purpose, a bundle would be the way to go. This way the kid has everything he needs to start recording. Some ideas: https://www.amazon.com/s/...2Ck%3Ainterface+bundle SonarPlat/CWbBL, Win 10 Pro, i7 2600K, Asus P8Z68 Deluxe, 16GB DDR3, Radeon HD5450, TC Electronic Impact Twin, Kawai MP11 Piano, Event ALP Monitors, Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro, Too Many Plugins, My lucky hat. #10
Cactus Music Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 8424 Joined: 2004/02/09 21:34:04 Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/25 00:12:35 (permalink) Good choice. I was going to recommend that or the Steinberg us 22 mkii which also has optional power supply. If the person is never going to use a mike that requires Phantom power the Scarlett Solo is certainly popular. Johnny V Cakelab Focusrite 6i61st - Tascam us1641. 3 Desktops and 3 Laptops W7 and W10 http://www.cactusmusic.ca/ #11
Cactus Music Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 8424 Joined: 2004/02/09 21:34:04 Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/25 00:12:59 (permalink) Good choice. I was going to recommend that or the Steinberg us 22 mkii which also has optional power supply. If the person is never going to use a mike that requires Phantom power the Scarlett Solo is certainly popular. Johnny V Cakelab Focusrite 6i61st - Tascam us1641. 3 Desktops and 3 Laptops W7 and W10 http://www.cactusmusic.ca/ #12
Amicus717 Max Output Level: -79 dBFS Total Posts : 555 Joined: 2014/12/30 08:48:49 Location: Canada Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/25 03:16:10 (permalink) There is always this kit: [link=https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Scarlet2i2SG2]https://www.sweetwater.co...e/detail/Scarlet2i2SG2[/link] A little pricier in total, but when you break it down, its very affordable, and has everything needed to get someone started in recording. Sonar Platinum, Windows 10 Pro 64, Core i7-5820K Haswell-E CPU, 32GB DDR4 RAM, RME Babyface, Adam F7 monitors, Mackie MCU #13
Cactus Music Max Output Level: 0 dBFS Total Posts : 8424 Joined: 2004/02/09 21:34:04 Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/25 14:29:40 (permalink) The thing is, to me for someone staring out why a LDC? I would spend my money on a 58 or 57. LDC are often a pita in an untreated room. I use my Beta 58 on vocals and for me it sounds perfect. There's no one mike that works for every singer. You could get the Focusrite Solo and a good dynamic mike for $250. Johnny V Cakelab Focusrite 6i61st - Tascam us1641. 3 Desktops and 3 Laptops W7 and W10 http://www.cactusmusic.ca/ #14
Amicus717 Max Output Level: -79 dBFS Total Posts : 555 Joined: 2014/12/30 08:48:49 Location: Canada Status: offline Re: I am looking for a USB I/O with good drivers to gift to a youngster. 2017/05/25 14:57:02 (permalink) Cactus Music The thing is, to me for someone staring out why a LDC? I would spend my money on a 58 or 57. LDC are often a pita in an untreated room. I use my Beta 58 on vocals and for me it sounds perfect. There's no one mike that works for every singer. You could get the Focusrite Solo and a good dynamic mike for $250. I don't disagree. My first setup involved an M-Audio 2496, a little Behringer mixer and an SM57. I still have the SM57, and while these days I don't do much recording via microphone, when I do, the SM57 is usually involved somewhere... Sonar Platinum, Windows 10 Pro 64, Core i7-5820K Haswell-E CPU, 32GB DDR4 RAM, RME Babyface, Adam F7 monitors, Mackie MCU #15

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