Looking for a new audio interface….

[Dimebag11]

I’ve had my Steinberg UR824 for about 20 years, and it’s time for something new.

I use a PC/Cubase -

My main requirements are seamless integration with Cubase, at least 4 line inputs and 4 line outputs. Great converters. I don’t need any DSP/FX/Preamps.

Whatcha got?

 

[BenoA]

Behringer UMC1820 for me. Been using mine for over 5 years with no problem

 

[rsm]

I've been using an Audient Evo 8; with Ableton Live Suite, for many years.


but for my computer guitar rig, I've been using an Arturia MiniFuse:1 - simple and sounds good, it was $99 IIRC a few years ago. They have a few more MiniFuse (2, 4) but I only needed one guitar input. Nothing fancy, but works great for me.

 

[tjnx]

SSL 12 is supposed to be good, check out some of the interface vids on yt but depends on your budget. I like RME but its pricey.

After ins and outs I really like to focus on zero or almost zero latency monitoring as a deciding factor. Also having an adat in for more expansion is a biggie

 

[midnightlaundry]

Get a 1-Space..

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro...-c-18x18-audio-midi-interface/l47834000000000

 

[Dimebag11]

Get a 1-Space..

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro...-c-18x18-audio-midi-interface/l47834000000000

This doesn’t have actual line ins that bypass the preamp.

 

[Dimebag11]

SSL 12 is supposed to be good, check out some of the interface vids on yt but depends on your budget. I like RME but its pricey.

After ins and outs I really like to focus on zero or almost zero latency monitoring as a deciding factor. Also having an adat in for more expansion is a biggie

Honestly, price isn’t a super big concern. Just want to have it fit my needs. I did look at SSL and RME, though. The SSL 12 doesn’t have line ins that bypass the preamp either.

 

[tjnx]

Honestly, price isn’t a super big concern. Just want to have it fit my needs. I did look at SSL and RME, though. The SSL 12 doesn’t have line ins that bypass the preamp either.

I cant remember which one but in one of the interface shootouts a guy lists those that bypass the preamp on the line in. There weren't very many but if you hadn't seen it yet I recommend trying to find it. It was like best of 2024 or something with a lot of interfaces.

 

[BABMusic]

I've been using an Audient Evo 8; with Ableton Live Suite, for many years.


but for my computer guitar rig, I've been using an Arturia MiniFuse:1 - simple and sounds good, it was $99 IIRC a few years ago. They have a few more MiniFuse (2, 4) but I only needed one guitar input. Nothing fancy, but works great for me.

I'm also using an Audient but its from 2020. I can't figure out why when I record my guitar amp, it always sounds like shit. Can't get it to sound good regardless of where I put the SM57 on the speaker. The Mic No Mo I also bought, doesn't sound much better into the Audient.

 

[tjnx]

Found it, looks like the ssl12 bypasses the preamps when you select line inputs. This may be out of date but its only a year old

 

[midnightlaundry]

This doesn’t have actual line ins that bypass the preamp.

U need conversion to get into the computer..
If U don't need that get a NEVE..

 

[Eazy-ESP]

RME are the best but expensive. I looked at SSL but they are high latency. I’ve been looking at the Presonus Quantum line and they look good.