What would you replace your Mbox 3 with?
Hi,
Looks like it might be time to replace my beloved Mbox 3. What do y'all recommend for a 2x2 interface that sounds as good as the Mbox 3 did? Apogee Duet? RME Babyface Pro? ps I just realized this is in the wrong forum category...... |
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I can vouch for the Babyface Pro. Their drivers and software are top notch, as are the preamps and converters.
Plus as bonus feature - your Mac keyboard volume up+down works with them if you use it as your output device. That can't be said for most other interfaces. |
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... all good choices, I would add the UAD Apollo Twin to the list.
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Thanks for taking the time for the heads up about the "complications" with UAD stuff. Thankfully I'm aware of what you warned me about and have so far avoided UAD stuff (despite their reputation for top quality plugins) because I want to live exclusively in ProTools world. (FYI- my primary rig is a full blown HDX rig) The interface I'm looking for would be on my "B" rig which I record through occasionally but mostly use to provide quality conversion and output to my monitors and headphones. So recording latency is not a big concern for me with this interface. I'm guessing it would be a waste to buy the Apollo interface if I had no intention of using UAD plugins? |
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I would not consider the UAD interfaces a waste if you did not use their plugins. Although the temptation is always there... and UAD is not dumb.., that’s how they make money...
The Twin is very nice, just sounds nice. They have pretty good drivers and seem to provide good support. And in a larger setup the twin can be chained with larger Apollo’s and act as a monitor controller ... a feature I really like. There are lots of great interfaces in that ~$1k - few $k. And since you mentioned mostly playback and headphones. I will mention my favorite small ‘playback only’ interface... a Grace m920. Just sounds great. Sadly discontinued, the headphone crossfeed Esp. on that made it a nice flexible box for me. |
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