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Old 09-20-2012, 11:54 AM
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Default Re: Mixer style audio interface

Hey,

The Presonus board plugs directly via firewire into your computer.. The Mackie control surface is a USB connection directly, the Avid control surfaces work over Ethernet port right to your computer... to get a console that will be both an interface (Mic pre's directly into Pro Tools) and a control surface (Control the mix/automation/transport controls/etc) will cost a lot of money.

You have some older options that are affordable like the Tascam Firewire Interface.... http://www.birdlandmusic.net/item-FW...ce?src=froogle

M-Audio.... http://www.guitarcenter.com/M-Audio-...&cagpspn=pla&=

To get more than 8 mic pre's you have to pay a lot more... or get a 2ndary pre to run into an interface that can take in more inputs either via analog ins or Optical cable
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