Michael8it
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TASCAM or E-MU
I am looking at a TASCAM US144 USB interface or a E-MU 1820. The immediate upside I can see with the E-MU is 64 bit support and 24 bit 192 khz.
Has anyone had any experience with either of these?
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bitflipper
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/15 23:21:34
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Hmm, that's like trying to choose between K-Mart and Wal-Mart. I wouldn't choose either of them. But if those are the only choices you're going to consider, go with the TASCAM. 64-bit support might be a deciding factor for you if you're going to run under Vista64 (good luck), but don't buy an interface just because it can do 192KHz. It's no indicator of quality and nobody who knows what they're doing records at 192KHz anyway. Edirol and M-Audio have products in the same price range that you might be happier with.
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AJ_0000
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/16 00:00:58
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I've got an E-MU 1616m, and I'm very satisfied with it. High quality construction, good preamps and probably the best signal/noise and A/D-D/A in the price range. The drivers are good, as is the PatchMix software. I imagine their less expensive interfaces are of similar quality. I haven't owned anything by Tascam since my old cassette 4-track, so I can't comment on their interfaces.
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Jamz0r
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/16 00:40:04
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I'm not familiar with the Tascam, but EMU interfaces are very robust. I love my 1820m and couldn't live without PatchMix.
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rumleymusic
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/16 12:16:01
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Hmm, that's like trying to choose between K-Mart and Wal-Mart. Umm...I think that is quite unfair. And if you made that assessment, then Edirol and M-Audio would only be sold at swap meets. Both Tascam and EMU make fantastic gear. Most of Emu's products match or exceed the quality of anything that Edirol or M-Audio puts out, and Tascam has been the industry standard since the beginning of home recording. That being said, I think you would have better luck with the 1820 (though 1820m would be better) just because of the problems with USB interfaces in general.
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aaronk
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/16 13:31:01
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just because of the problems with USB interfaces in general. For what most people would do in a home studio, a USB interface will work just fine. I've been using one for years now with no regrets.
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rumleymusic
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/16 14:50:32
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For recording, USB works just fine. I just hear reports that latancy can be an issue if you are using software samplers or instruments.
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j boy
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/16 16:41:56
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For the record, the 1820(m) isn't made any more, the current model is 1616(m) either in PCi or Cardbus version. Just curious, Dave, where did you get your info on these products... i.e., do you have direct hands-on experience with either or both?
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FIP GeBall
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/17 07:18:25
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I can defintely confirm and back the high quality of the E-MU 1820. This is an exceptional product. I researched the product thoroughly before purchasing it. E-MU 1820 was not only rated high quality by NAMM, Pro-Audio Review Magazine and many others who give the E-MU a huge thumbs up. E-MU 1820 offers the same, if not better, A/D converters as those used for Pro-Tools HD. There are sites you could visit that benchmark the stats between the two.
Trust me, you will not be disappointed with E-MU 1820 you get a truck load of features for a great price. The sound quality will blow you away! Plus, Patchmix is awesome, awesome, awesome...
Take this advice from those who actually use E-MU, it's not an opinion; it's a fact!
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AJ_0000
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/17 13:27:58
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As jboy said, they don't seem to make the 1820 anymore. The 1616m that I use is excellent, and I would recommend it to anyone. Their less expensive options are the 1616, 0404, and 0202.
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/17 18:27:34
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ORIGINAL: bitflipper
Hmm, that's like trying to choose between K-Mart and Wal-Mart.
LOL, that's a good quote. Cheers Shad
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Jamz0r
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RE: TASCAM or E-MU
2008/05/17 18:34:42
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Just the wrong time to use it.
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