...for all the folks here running those 24 I/O's expensive RME audio interfaces BUT my new interface is on its way and should be here tomorrow. Ordered last night, had an unexpected $20 rebate at check out so I picked next day shipping. :)



I needed 2 inputs and 4 outputs. That's all. 

I had those Focusrite on the top of my list for quite some time and that's what I opted for. 

Apparently the preamps are decent (for the ultra rare occasions where I actually need a preamp) so I'll be able to store my old DMP3. 
And the 4 outs mean my mixer will also be stored. 
It has MIDI onboard - which will allow me to free one usb port. 
And it comes w/ Novation Bass Station plug-in - kinda cool as a bonus.

And to top it all - it's RED and looks great. :)

I could have stretched a bit and ordered the 8i6 for an extra $50. But honestly I really don't need it.



And you know what? 
This mean that the last piece of M-Audio gear in my rig - the Fast Track I had bought for the tour - is about to be history! :)

I got the 8i6 a couple of months ago and so far I am loving it.  The mic pre's are very nice.  I have a tube mic pre that I have been using for years, but lately I have been blending in the Focusrite for additional flavors.

The DMP3 is a good transparent and clean preamp, with tons of gain. That's what I bought it for - it seemed to make more sense to me to have a signal as clean as possible if I were to own only one preamp and couldn't afford an expensive one. 

Unless it can add something really desirable to your sound and unless you own a few different ones - because one color might not work as well w/ everything - I always thought it was better to stick w/ something transparent. 
 
Anyway, I'm guessing that for the few times I actually use it, the Focusrite will be absolutely fine. In fact, it's more a matter of having a decent preamp handy if I ever need one.

Should work for you fine.  Look forward to hearing yours in action.

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I'm sure I'll dig it. Even if just for the fact that I can finally say farewell to the crappy RCA only outputs on the FastTrack and use my balanced cables to hook up the monitors. :)

And as a matter of fact...

I'm looking around me and I realize that absolutely everything has changed and/or has been replaced in my studio over the course of the last 2 years. Even my main guitar - from strat to LP...

I guess they were right. Getting married does change you. 

You wouldn't have bought it if it was green would ya?

craigb


You wouldn't have bought it if it was green would ya?

You want an honest answer? lol

You have a pretty good clue as to why I can't seem to click w/ Presonus products right there. I can't stand blue. ;)

Seriously, it's certainly not why Presonus interfaces didn't make it on my top choices list, but, I was relieved not to have to consider ruining the vibe here w/ one of those ugly blue things. lol

Green I don't know... It's not as bad as blue. :P

I love my Saffire; I think you'll love Scarlett.

 I don't think you'll be sorry Rain....and I would have bought it because it was red too.