iMAC + Logic interface? old RME vs new Focusrite Clarett??

[jdel77]

I've got a decision to make here regarding interfaces for home recording.
I've recently decided to get back into home recording, and last week spec'd out and picked up a new iMAC - i7, Quad Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB Fusion.

I'm picking up a TwoNotes Captor 16ohm this week as well for tracking guitars and bass over drums which we'll record at a studio.

Anyway, I bought an older version RME Babyface from a friend. However, it looks as though I'll need to download the drivers, and it's USB only.
Should I use this as my interface, or instead buy one of the newer Focusrite Clarett 2pre's?

I'm liking the idea of a Thunderbolt connection, which my iMAC has.

Which will sound better between the two?
Which will have less latency?
What's the best way to go here for an interface?

Many thanks!

 

[JerEvil]

I’d go with the Clarett. I have the Clarett 8pre and love it. If your grabbing a new Mac I’d go the extra mile and get the new interface as well. Especially with the Thunderbolt connectivity.

 

[maddnotez]

Nice specs on the mac.

 

[JerEvil]

Nice specs on the mac.

For sure. Should get a lot of use out of that.

OP, will you be using Logic Pro X?

 

[Dingleberries]

I've got a decision to make here regarding interfaces for home recording.
I've recently decided to get back into home recording, and last week spec'd out and picked up a new iMAC - i7, Quad Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB Fusion.

I'm picking up a TwoNotes Captor 16ohm this week as well for tracking guitars and bass over drums which we'll record at a studio.

Anyway, I bought an older version RME Babyface from a friend. However, it looks as though I'll need to download the drivers, and it's USB only.
Should I use this as my interface, or instead buy one of the newer Focusrite Clarett 2pre's?

I'm liking the idea of a Thunderbolt connection, which my iMAC has.

Which will sound better between the two?
Which will have less latency?


What's the best way to go here for an interface?

Many thanks!

I have the USB type C version of the Clarett 2 Pre, and there's a big difference between type C and USB 3, I would imagine true Thunderbolt 3 would be glorious.

 

[Elric]

Yeah I would go thunderbolt, too.

 

[Spaceboy]

What are you tracking that makes you think you need Thunderbolt? I do huge electronic sessions over USB with Audient gear, Logic and Mac.

 

[Dingleberries]

What are you tracking that makes you think you need Thunderbolt? I do huge electronic sessions over USB with Audient gear, Logic and Mac.

I haven't heard or tried true Thunderbolt 3, but I do notice quite a difference between USB 3 and USB type C with the Focusrite 2 Pre unit, YMMV>

 

[lessthan12]

Ive got a clarett 2 pre thunderbolt up for grabs if you're interested. No longer need it with the axe fx III. Thought it sounded great when using it though