Portable Interface For A MacBook

Spoonie · Post by **Spoonie** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 7:09 am

Hi I was wondering if anybody could give me their opinions on a suitable interface to run on a laptop?

I am open to any suggestions at this point, thanks

sad iron · Post by **sad iron** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:26 am

Spoonie wrote:Hi I was wondering if anybody could give me their opinions on a suitable interface to run on a laptop?

I am open to any suggestions at this point, thanks

track count?
USB or firewire?

I'd say apogee either duet (FW) or One (USB)

JES · Post by **JES** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:53 am

Happy Duet user here but I only need 2 tracks.

Spoonie · Post by **Spoonie** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:20 am

I have the availability to use both firewire or usb, i suppose though that firewire is the best choice?

I think I may just use it for small jobs, maybe 2-4 tracks but i wouldn't rule out anymore.

JES · Post by **JES** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:28 pm

I tend to think firewire is better.

0-it-hz · Post by **0-it-hz** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:34 pm

I'm happy with the presonus firebox... and it runs on bus power so you can run on batteries if you need to.

analogcabin · Post by **analogcabin** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:43 am

For a 4 in unit the M-Audio Fast Track Ultra is kool.
I like the look of the Lexicon U42 as well, but I've never used one.

Both are USB 2.

Jeff White · Post by **Jeff White** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 10:12 pm

Duet for two tracks. MOTU 828mk2 modified by Black Lion for more than two tracks. I own both.

Jeff

red cross · Post by **red cross** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 5:40 am

Metric Halo. Top sounding stuff.

Jeff White · Post by **Jeff White** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:56 pm

Metric Halo is my next destination once my MOTU 828mk2 is no longer happy. It's been going since 2003, though. *knocks on wood, throws salt over shoulder*

Spoonie · Post by **Spoonie** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:14 am

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I will try to read up on them soon but I checked the metric halo and sadly don't think i can warrant that kinda money yet.

I don't suppose I need to ask, but hey while I'm here, what do you think of Protools mbox system?

analogcabin · Post by **analogcabin** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:16 pm

Spoonie wrote: I don't suppose I need to ask, but hey while I'm here, what do you think of Protools mbox system?

Unless you need to run PT, you can do better Bang for Buck wise with many other choices.

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