Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

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Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby Watashig » 11 Mar 2013 01:26

Yes, I tried to use the search function to look at past posts. It couldn't precisely answer my question though.

I'm looking to buy an audio interface online, and I have about $150. I was all amped up and excited to get the Fast Track C400 since I finally got my money together, but when I look at it now... it's like $250+. ._.

Right now I'm looking at the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. The pricing feels nice, and it seems to be a reputable audio interface. Maybe I should try to wait for the C400 to have a price drop to about $150? It's precisely what I want if it was at the price, except I'm not sure why the price is as high as the C600. Perhaps there's a shortage in supply? What should I do? Try to see if there's a price drop back to ~$150 USD? Or perhaps I should try to save up to just grab the C600 or something else at that price range? Or should I just grab the 2i2 and be done?

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I use Windows 7 on a decently powerful desktop. I'm aiming to make electronic music, and I don't plan to record too much. I kinda want MIDI but I really have no use for inputs currently (until I expand).

I really like the sleek black look of the new Fast Track interfaces...
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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby itroitnyah » 11 Mar 2013 05:56

The C400 was discontinued, last I heard.

I actually got the Scarlett 2i2 recently, and it works well. The only problem I've found is when I try to record vocals in Audacity on a stereo track, it pans the vocals all the way to the right for whatever reason. It doesn't have any MIDI inputs or outputs though. You might want to take a look at the Tascam US-600 though. That is very similar, but it has MIDI, two I/O for reference monitors, and 2 XLR ports. Good ratings as well, so it should work well.
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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby Foxtrot89 » 11 Mar 2013 10:44

Presonous audiobox USB is what I use, and it seems to be good to me. Next to zero latency and all that fun stuff. It's got Midi in/out as well as the two inputs, so unless I'm mistaken that puts it above the 2i2. It's $150, so it's within your price range as well.
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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby Conduit » 11 Mar 2013 16:51

I second the audiobox. I've had one for nearly a year and have no complaints whatsoever.
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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby the4thImpulse » 11 Mar 2013 17:24

Scarlett has a 96 kHz sample rate, unless you need the midi I/O now I would get the Scarlett 2i2 and then upgrade to a soundcard in the $300+ price range for good midi and many more in's and out's.
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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby CaptainFluffatun » 11 Mar 2013 19:14

I use this.

It is by no means "tricked out" with features, but it gets the job done just fine.
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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby Watashig » 11 Mar 2013 23:18

Hmm... alright. I think I'll just go with the Scarlett 2i2, since I found a spot online where I can grab it for ~$110 (thanks itroitnyah!). It seems more preferable compared to the others, and it's at a real low price.

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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby bartekko » 12 Mar 2013 12:08

the one problem with it is that. it only has two mono audio inputs (and that's why I'm getting a larger Scarlett)
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Re: Looking for an Audio Interface ($150)

Postby cplbradley » 12 Mar 2013 14:08

I have a Mbox Mini. Works perfect for me. Has headphone out, stereo out, 2 line inputs, and a mic input.
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