Separate interface for multi-tracking

[underbiteman]

I currently own an mbox and I'm looking to get another interface(8in or more) so that I can get multiple tracks down with another software and then mix 'em down in pro tools. Anybody have a suggestion for an interface that comes with a software or an interface and separate basic software? Thanks.

[uller]

why not 001 then u can rec. and mix in protools

[underbiteman]

Well i was thinking more along the line of firewire interface, but not 002(too expensive). Besides do they even sell 001 anymore?

[Cliffy_Boy]

$ Cubase SX + $ interface = $ 002R + PTLE = Many valuable plug-ins

[underbiteman]

For a separte software, if the interface doesn't come with one, I'm just looking to get it down onto the harddrive, nothing more. So I was thinking something like Home Studio 2004 or Cubase SE(around $100), altough I'm not sure if they support recording 8 or more tracks at a time.

[underbiteman]

I thought about your suggestion of getting 001 for my need and it seems like a better and better suggestions as the e-bay prices keep coming down. Only concern I have is about the installation on a computer that already has ProTools(6.1.1) on it from the mbox installation. Can I just have the windows hardware wizard find the driver from the 001 installation cd and not have it install another version of ProTools? Will ProTools 6.1.1 recognize 001 if I install it this way? Thanks.

[Cliffy_Boy]

Keep in mind that support for the 001's days are numbered.

[underbiteman]

Well, that's true but how much longer do you think they'll support mbox?

[neatguys]

http://www.emu.com/products/product....incategory=754

200.00 for the cards.You can plug in up to 12 inputs at once with this if you have an adat multi mic pre.Awesome converters!
I am thinking about getting this to hold me over till I can afford my 002 rack.
No takers on the 001(its up for sale.
I will use my behrenger mic pre with my sonar 2.0
Dont get me wrong I would never leave protools!!