# Can you recommend me a 4 IN/4 OUT USB or FW soundcard **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** soundcard, audio-intrer, audio-interface\ **Created:** [April 14, 2013, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780 "2013-04-14T14:09:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MyUsername\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/myusername_2/32/14670_2.png) [@MyUsername\_2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MyUsername_2)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2013, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/1 "2013-04-14T14:09:56Z")
**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. ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/2 "2013-04-14T14:24:30Z")
> [@myusername](#): > > 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. Do you mean a 2 in / 2 out, or a 4 in / 4 out? Ie, do you need 1 stereo channel or 2? ---
**Author:** ![MyUsername\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/myusername_2/32/14670_2.png) [@MyUsername\_2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MyUsername_2)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2013, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/3 "2013-04-14T14:29:20Z")
> [@mdcdesign](#): > > Do you mean a 2 in / 2 out, or a 4 in / 4 out? Ie, do you need 1 stereo channel or 2? Whoops yea. I need 2 stereo channels in as well as out. So that would make it 4 in 4 out. ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/4 "2013-04-14T14:37:19Z")
> [@myusername](#): > > Whoops yea. I need 2 stereo channels in as well as out. So that would make it 4 in 4 out. 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 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![makar1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/fbc32d/32.png) [@makar1](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/makar1)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2013, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/5 "2013-04-14T16:56:03Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![city\_boy07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@city\_boy07](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/city_boy07)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/6 "2013-04-15T09:06:19Z")
> [@mdcdesign](#): > > 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 🙂 MDC you just made me choke on my tea seeing you not promote anything Reloop! 🎉 ---
**Author:** ![Karlos\_Santos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/karlos_santos/32/13263_2.png) [@Karlos\_Santos](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Karlos_Santos)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/7 "2013-04-15T09:49:43Z")
> [@city\_boy07](#): > > MDC you just made me choke on my tea seeing you not promote anything Reloop! 🎉 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.😃 ---
**Author:** ![padi\_04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/padi_04/32/56291_2.png) [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/8 "2013-04-15T13:42:01Z")
> **[Audio Interfaces | Focusrite](https://focusrite.com/categories/audio-interfaces)** > > Sound better than ever. Get studio quality sound with the audio interfaces that make more records than any other. ---
**Author:** ![city\_boy07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@city\_boy07](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/city_boy07)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/9 "2013-04-15T14:33:08Z")
> [@Karlos\_Santos](#): > > 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.😃 haha karlos i know that but i still wouldnt have been suprised if he plugged something reloop haha ---
**Author:** ![MyUsername\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/myusername_2/32/14670_2.png) [@MyUsername\_2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MyUsername_2)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/10 "2013-04-15T14:40:25Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Nicky\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/nicky_h/32/109_2.png) [@Nicky\_H](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Nicky_H)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/11 "2013-04-15T15:13:43Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![mdcdesign](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mdcdesign/32/12856_2.png) [@mdcdesign](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/mdcdesign)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/12 "2013-04-15T15:33:12Z")
> [@Karlos\_Santos](#): > > 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.😃 > **[Reloop 10tion - Reloop](https://www.reloop.com/reloop-10tion)** > > The Reloop 10tion definitely makes digital DJs become mobile. 10tion is a high-quality 4x4 USB sound card that connects DJ software to a sound system. 10tion is the perfect tool in order to connect DJ USB controllers that do not have a sound card of... 😆 ---
**Author:** ![padi\_04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/padi_04/32/56291_2.png) [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/13 "2013-04-15T15:44:49Z")
> [@myusername](#): > > 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. Saffire is pretty sturdy, we use 2 with the band on stage. ---
**Author:** ![epikeddie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/epikeddie/32/13931_2.png) [@epikeddie](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/epikeddie)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/14 "2013-04-15T15:45:19Z")
I currently use an Echo AudioFire 4…very low latency with its FW setup and the price is very low online… ---
**Author:** ![city\_boy07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@city\_boy07](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/city_boy07)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/15 "2013-04-15T15:46:45Z")
> [@mdcdesign](#): > > [Reloop 10tion - Reloop](http://www.reloop.com/reloop-10tion) > > 😆 Hahahaha Karlos i rest my case! ---
**Author:** ![Nicky\_H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/nicky_h/32/109_2.png) [@Nicky\_H](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Nicky_H)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/16 "2013-04-15T15:47:02Z")
> [@](#): > > Saffire is pretty sturdy, we use 2 with the band on stage. 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. ---
**Author:** ![padi\_04](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/padi_04/32/56291_2.png) [@padi\_04](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/padi_04)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/17 "2013-04-15T15:53:27Z")
> [@Nicky\_H](#): > > 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. Yeah that’s the Scarlett line, bit of a hit and miss depending on the rig. ---
**Author:** ![MyUsername\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/myusername_2/32/14670_2.png) [@MyUsername\_2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MyUsername_2)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/18 "2013-04-15T16:45:01Z")
> [@Nicky\_H](#): > > 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. That seems to defy logic 😑 ---
**Author:** ![ProfessorStrangeman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/professorstrangeman/32/14979_2.png) [@ProfessorStrangeman](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ProfessorStrangeman)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/19 "2013-04-15T16:47:39Z")
> [@](#): > > [Audio Interfaces | Focusrite](http://global.focusrite.com/firewire-audio-interfaces/saffire-pro-14) Came here to post this. DJTT you never disappoint. ---
**Author:** ![MyUsername\_2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/myusername_2/32/14670_2.png) [@MyUsername\_2](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MyUsername_2)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780/20 "2013-04-15T16:57:13Z")
> [@](#): > > Yeah that’s the Scarlett line, bit of a hit and miss depending on the rig. Would it be a lot less risky on a MBP ? [Next page](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/can-you-recommend-me-a-4-in-4-out-usb-or-fw-soundcard/55780.md?page=2)