Audio Interface Suggestion

[Zelos]

Hi wondered if you could help,

I need some suggestions for an audio interface for a small project studio.

I'd need 8 Preamps ideally for a OSX Lion using ProTools 10.

I've got a budget of around £400

I've been looking at the Lexicon Ionix U82S and the Presonus Firestudio but it would be really helpful to get some input from you if possible.

Thanks.

[Meads]

Try the Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56.
Gives you nice PreAmps and a lot of flexibilty for your money.

[Zelos]

thanks, I'll take a look at it. Seems like its good some good reviews.

Any other suggestions?

[WombatStudio.Org]

I use a Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 and works out pretty good and I use it for live mixing too ... built in recording interface at no additional cost is a huge plus! I often run out of 16 channels but it was the only model they had at the time ... I hope to get the 24ch someday ... or, add something like this Focusrite if they'll work together ...

The Focusrite seems like an awesome unit ... Going for $770 on eBay (proaudiostar) and $799 at B&H ... Sweetwater is $1000 ...

[PD-John]

+1 for the Focusrite LS56 or Pro 40 - nice pres, versatile router software (MixControl), very stable with Pro Tools and great customer support.

[Zelos]

thanks everyone so far, i'll take a look at all of them