Can you recommend me a 4 IN/4 OUT USB or FW soundcard

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Can you recommend me a 4 IN/4 OUT USB or FW soundcard

Hi,

I’m really in need of a soundcard. My monitors are directly hooked up to my laptop at the moment.
(Yes I get crackling/static occasionally)

This is what the soundcard should be able to do:

In the studio:
-Something decent to hook my monitors up to (they use RCA)
-Easy to reach knobs for output volume/gain
-Need to be able to plug in a mic
-Headphone out would be nice

DJ setup:
-1 input for recording the mix
-1 input for a send/return
-1 output for a send/return
(send/return probably with Xone 92, but that’s for the future)
-1 output to go to a mixer channel
-another output to route maschine on would be nice but not required.

I asked an ableton instructor what he would recommend and he said I was a fool if I didn’t get FireWire, but I think I’m going to go for a USB interface to keep the cost down.

I really have no idea what I should pick.

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Do you mean a 2 in / 2 out, or a 4 in / 4 out? Ie, do you need 1 stereo channel or 2?

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Whoops yea. I need 2 stereo channels in as well as out. So that would make it 4 in 4 out.

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In that case, I’d recommend a Komplete Audio 6 (NOT a Traktor Audio 6). Technically it’s a 6-in/6-out, but meets all of your criteria perfectly :slight_smile:

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For your DJing setup, an Audio 8 DJ would be ideal as it gives plenty of inputs and outputs.

Since you’re using a Xone 92 you cannot make use of the digital outs of the Komplete Audio 6, so that leaves you with only 2 stereo outputs. The Audio 8 DJ on the other hand has 4 stereo outputs, in addition to meeting all your studio requirements.

Only problem is it’s discontinued so you’d have to buy one used.

Edit: The Saffire Pro 24 would also fit nicely; it has Firewire and a volume dial for your monitors.

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MDC you just made me choke on my tea seeing you not promote anything Reloop! :tada:

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Maybe because Reloop don’t make a soundcard that meets the O.P’s requirements. The ‘Play’ hasn’t got ‘Ins’ required and the iPhono is just weird.:smiley:

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haha karlos i know that but i still wouldnt have been suprised if he plugged something reloop haha

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Really impressed with the komplete audio and the focusrite so far. The price point and features are ideal.

The focusrite is pretty cool because it has a FW port and comes with FW to thunderbolt cable. And I like the complete audio because of it’s sturdy case.

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What OS are you using?

If it’s Windows, be careful with the Focusrite - I’ve had nothing but trouble with mine.
Works fine on my macbook though.

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:laughing:

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Saffire is pretty sturdy, we use 2 with the band on stage.

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I currently use an Echo AudioFire 4…very low latency with its FW setup and the price is very low online…

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Hahahaha Karlos i rest my case!

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Ahh yeah just re-read, mine is the USB version - which is dodgy on Windows - although since I put it into my USB hub seems better behaved.

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Yeah that’s the Scarlett line, bit of a hit and miss depending on the rig.

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That seems to defy logic :expressionless:

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Came here to post this. DJTT you never disappoint.

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Would it be a lot less risky on a MBP ?