Interface Advice...

[EletrikGutar182]

I own an Apple iBook 14"/640MB/933 mhz, and do a lot of multitracking in the box and on a Roland DAW...I use the laptop and the DAW at the same time, but due to limited inputs on my current interface and limitations to the DAW, can only record 6 tracks at a time...

I have been looking into the Presonus Firepod and the MOTU 828...I do not have my own mic pres, but rather, borrow them whenever i need them. The 828 only has 2 pres, but is supposed to be incredible, but the Firepod has 8 pres, and I have not heard anything about its functionality/how it compares to the 828...

Can anyone advise me?
Thanks,
Alex...

[comfortstarr]

You might also want to check the Metric Halo 2882. It could work for you depending on what kind of music you're recording. The pres--it has 8--are good, but not super quiet.

www.mhlabs.com

[MichaelAlan]

I can personally attest to the fact that the 828 is NOT incredible. Get the best 8 channel interface with the best A/D converters, then if you have a mixer, use those pre's. If you don't have a mixer, get one with good pre's or just get outboard pre's. But I guess if you had money you wouldn't have posted this thread.

Or have sex with 50 fat chicks for $1000. Or 1000 fat chicks for $50... WHAT?! Fat chicks need love too...BUT THEY GOTTA PAY!

[EletrikGutar182]

I don't have a lot of cash to spend. I am fortunate enough to have a summer job at a professional audio/video rental company, and am able to rent high-end mics/pres/compressors occasionally. Unfortunately, they are more show oriented, and less studio oriented, and do not specialize in pres/inerfaces, but more in processing/mics/mixing, etc...

I rent the high end equipment as needed, but am lacking a proper recording medium/interface...

Thanks for anyone that can help...the fat chicks idea isnt too bad...ill look into it...
Alex

[kcrusher]

Don't know what the complaint is about the 828II - the convertors are totally useable.

If you're on a budget, I can safely say the 828II is a good bet. I've heard of issues with the Presonus, which may be resolved by now, but I know the 828II works great at least on Macs.

[MichaelAlan]

The 828 and the 828II are not the same thing. The 828 is older. And doesn't have a cool digital face. Or feelings.