Audio interface

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 4 Aug 2013 9:55 am

I am upgrading my recording equipment, and have bought Pro Tools 11, Avid C|24 controller, and a Pro Tools PC (new product made in England). All should be delivered in the next two weeks, but I do need to buy an audio interface. Any ideas as to the best option?

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 4 Aug 2013 1:24 pm

I would go with a USB connected audio interface unit. I switched from a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 (that I liked) after it died to a Roland Octa-Capture. The Octa-Capture has lower latency (I can get in the 5 to 6 ms range(, compared to 12ms with a Firwire connected Saffire Pro 40). I also have an MAudio Fast Track Ultra 8R and it too has latency similar to the Octa-Capture.

I use Sonar X2 Producer 64 bit version, and have an older ProTools MP9 that I bought but don't like it compared to Sonar. I have to use the MAudio unit with PT MP9.

Both of these units worked with Pro Tools 10 (I had a 30 day demo version). Focusrite advertised the Saffire Pro 40 as being PT 10 compatible but it wasn't immediately recognized like the Octa-Capture or FastTrack Ultra 8R was.

There are many other very good units. Depends on how many channels you want (both of mine are 8 channels) and features. Generally accepted musical audio guru Craig Anderton has a glowing review of the Octa-Capture on Harmony Central.

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 5 Aug 2013 12:29 am

Thanks Jack - much appreciated.

Ken

Ken Byng · Post by **Ken Byng** » 5 Aug 2013 12:55 am

I am now fixed up thanks to a Forum Bro who contacted me direct by email. This is a wonderful place for sharing knowledge.