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Avid Audio Interface
Since the demise of the mBox, I have been using Komplete Audio 6. It's driving me nuts too often. Can you suggest an Avid interface that isn't extremely costly? I'm a Windows 10 user. Thanks
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Re: Avid Audio Interface
Don't think you'll find a cheap one, best to go the third party route. How many I/O do you need and what's your budget. For me, on Windows, Audient at the low end and RME higher up the dollar range with probably the best Windows drivers, UAD if you absolutely have to have their plug-ins although I've read their Windows drivers are not the best.
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Re: Avid Audio Interface
People seem pretty happy with the Focusrite interfaces as well.
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If you have a firewire connection, a used 003 Rack can be a bargain(bought mine for $90 at a pawn shop)
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Re: Avid Audio Interface
The Focusrite Clarett interfaces, both Thunderbolt and USB are very stable on Protools and Windows. I own the Clarett 4Pre as well as the Red 8Pre and used to own the Clarett 8Pre Thunderbolt before I upgraded to the Red 8Pre. All were very stable.
I also own a Roland OctaCapture, which use occasionally for recording but mostly for measurement and system tuning. And I have an Apogee One that I use in the hotel while on the road for editing and mixing... haven't recorded anything with it yet.
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A while ago, I needed to replace a dying I/O for my portable rig. I took a chance and tried this: https://www.behringer.com/Categories...ogtrans(en|en). I was skeptical about the "B" company, but this box is all good. Nice pres/drivers/build quality. Even the headphone amp is loud & clean. No complaints. They make smaller versions, too.
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Focurite seems to be the company to get most good reviews. And they sometimes give away free plugins to their customers
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I use pro tools at 32 buffer on my imac pro in bootcamp, with 6 UA devices connected, and I never, ever raise it above 32. It's amazing and absolutely solid as a rock. RME are great interfaces and have terrific drivers for sure :) I won't go anywhere near anything focusrite when it comes to interfaces.. Honestly on windows i'd go RME, Quantum or UA Tbolt.
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The thunderbolt ones are ok though I think. There is a massive topic for this at gearslutz, testing tons of windows interfaces at various buffer sizes vs amount of plugins.. RME always at the top, as is presonus. UAD Tbolt not far behind, but that's mitigated by the fact you can use the dsp on board for your effects monitoring. Focusrite USB stuff right at the bottom. I don't remember where the Tbolt was but I can find it. The RTL of their usb stuff is horrible too.
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Re: Avid Audio Interface
Reviews tend to focus on features and sound quality, not RTL numbers (which are good enough if most can record and monitor with them). Maybe their Windows drivers suck big time? I wouldn't know, everyone I know is on Mac
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