which audio interface to buy?

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which audio interface to buy?

I have a macbook and have just bought logic express 8. I was going to get a Tascam US122L usb interface and a couple of pre-amps, but I have read horrible reviews about it especially saying it doesn't work with Leopard. I've read good things about Presonus Firepod but it's expensive at $429. Please can people reply and tell me which audio interfaces they are using succesfully with Leopard and Logic Express 8? Thanks!

macbook, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Feb 4, 2008 1:53 PM

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Feb 4, 2008 4:34 PM in response to pcdworkman

I use a MOTU 896 and it works like a charm. Pre-amps and phantom power are built in each channel, so you would not need extra pre-amps. It's Firewire. But it goes for about $1,000 new.

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Feb 4, 2008 6:52 PM in response to pcdworkman

The FirePod does present with problems and is for a lot of stuff going on. Is that what you really want? I have seen the sister of the FirePod, the FireBox, for as little as $249 or, with a free headphone or mic, for $299. I am using it with great success now and I had so many problems with it those problems were not MY fault! Now, I am more confident. The FireBox is great and, should you want to keep in touch with me as a helping hand (we could help each other as well!), we could do that.

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