Hi everyone!
I want to renew/replace my current audio interface (Focusrite 18i20 gen1) and stumbled upon this forum looking for reviews of devices that come into question, now seeking for advice
Usecase is recording me (couple of synths) and my friend (guitar/mic) in a rehearsel room.
I extended the Focusrite with a Behringer ADA8200 for more inputs, as I run out of inputs on the Focusrite. I need a lot of inputs in general (synths in stereo and drum-computer multi-channel). Rack-mount would be preferred.
Though we are mostly using dedicated preamps for guitar and voice, I also want satisfying preamps on the interface (the dedicated preamps are sometimes in use in studio though not available or if friends join a session). I don't need more than 2 preamps though.
Regarding quality I guess it's important to mention that we are no professionals. So I don't want to take a sledgehammer to crack a nut - still we mind recoridng quality and it's an investment for several years, so I don't want to save at the wrong end and preferr reliable products (stable drivers, long term support,...). Currently running Windows 10, probably moving to Apple sometimes.
So I basically thought about Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 gen3 vs Motu Ultralite MK5.
Is one of these the definite better pick or are there other devices worth looking into?
Thank you!!
PS: After posting this I saw that the Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre might also be an option.
I want to renew/replace my current audio interface (Focusrite 18i20 gen1) and stumbled upon this forum looking for reviews of devices that come into question, now seeking for advice
Usecase is recording me (couple of synths) and my friend (guitar/mic) in a rehearsel room.
I extended the Focusrite with a Behringer ADA8200 for more inputs, as I run out of inputs on the Focusrite. I need a lot of inputs in general (synths in stereo and drum-computer multi-channel). Rack-mount would be preferred.
Though we are mostly using dedicated preamps for guitar and voice, I also want satisfying preamps on the interface (the dedicated preamps are sometimes in use in studio though not available or if friends join a session). I don't need more than 2 preamps though.
Regarding quality I guess it's important to mention that we are no professionals. So I don't want to take a sledgehammer to crack a nut - still we mind recoridng quality and it's an investment for several years, so I don't want to save at the wrong end and preferr reliable products (stable drivers, long term support,...). Currently running Windows 10, probably moving to Apple sometimes.
So I basically thought about Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 gen3 vs Motu Ultralite MK5.
Is one of these the definite better pick or are there other devices worth looking into?
Thank you!!
PS: After posting this I saw that the Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre might also be an option.
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