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Buying for the long term can be a great strategy only if you are clear and knowledgeable about your needs. Otherwise there is the risk of overbuying or missing out on some feature you didn't know you needed. I've been computer recording for almost 25 years. The quality of the cheapest interfaces is better than ALL of the interfaces available in the mid-nineties - even from companies such as Digidesign, Opcode etc. Buy the Behringer, have fun and hopefully learn about digital recording. If it becomes a real interest, you'll know 10 times more about what you want for your next interface. And the modest amount of 'sunk costs' won't make you feel bad about giving it away when you upgrade.
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When buying audio interface, one important factor to consider is are the drivers. Normally I recommend Behringer products, I used their mixers, preamps, speakers, but as far as I know their interfaces use generic ASIO4ALL drivers which sometimes cause issues. Focusrite has some good for value interfaces or Audient id4 is also relatively inexpensive.
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The Behringer UMC HD series don't require a driver to run very well on OS-X. I'm not sure I would recommend the same interface for Windows, for the driver issues you have highlighted.
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Best, Larry K.
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People under-rate Behringer equipment these days. The interfaces which have Midas preamps in them are great. If you go to Amazon and type "Behringer Recording Interface" in the search bar, it's pretty obvious which ones are the good ones. The u-phoria series are a good way to dip one's foot into the recording waters. In fact the copy down the page spells out that they have Midas mic preamps in them. You sure could not go wrong using a simple interface with minimal features to get you started on your adventure. That way when you get ready to upgrade (should you decide to do so later) you'll have experience to base it on. Have fun learning to record… |
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I would get one with two xlr inputs, even though now you may only have one mic. This will be a built in expansion for your recording gear which will save you a few bucks down the line. You may just jump to something much better though later, so its up to you, but invariably I'm sure you'll be going to stereo recording eventually. Recording is a lot fun and a nice "side job" for playing guitar.
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Many thanks, all, for the input.
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No flame - just facts - you get what you pay for . It's a [ No Free Lunch ] thing I guess IMHO - YMMV - I've Behringer stuff - a Feedback Destroyer I'm happy with works great . It wasn't the most expensive or the cheapest either . Behringer now under rights T.C.Helicon , I have one piece still under a 2 year warranty and they are good , I've had to use it once , good results . On a personal note some say good things on the Behringer interfaces while accounts in the negative seem a little higher than other brands it appears to me , I just wanted a interface that had a rock solid reputation/customer service - the 2 year warranty of Focusrite sold me over the Behringer . If you are a happy Behring interface user I'm cool . EZ : HR
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After much (too much?)research and opinion seeking, combined with some great counsel from Justin at Sweetwater, I am the proud owner of the presonus audio box 96. I am nervous and excited about the learning curve, but since I'm retired, I have plenty of time to learn. Wish me luck, and thank you all on this thread for your valuable advice.
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Congratulations, Larry K. on your audio interface purchase. I don't use a Presonus audio interface but my headphone amp is the Presonus HP4 and I'm very impressed with its quality both in terms of build and functionality.
A casual glance at the specs for your Presonus Audio Box 96 makes me think you'll find the learning curve manageable and as you learn about digital recording you'll come to really appreciate this little units capabilities. |
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Thanks, Trevor. Go Leafs
Many thanks, Trevor. And good luck to your Leafs. They look good! Hopefully will meet my Islanders as we advance!
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Cool man go record a hit now ! EZ : HR
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