Looking for a solid USB Audio interface

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Looking for a solid USB Audio interface

Basically what I am going to use it for is recording my set’s. Currently I am DJ-ing using 2 CDJ’s and a mixer, nothing concerning MIDI or anything yet but I am thinking about switching it up in the future…

Really though what I have right now is: http://tascam.com/product/us-125m/

It get’s the job done but I would like a proper upgrade and a decent amount of inputs/outputs and I would like it to be compatible with MIDI for the future if I decide to mess around with Ableton Live or Traktor. There are a lot of candidates that fit that picture I guess so I’m not entirely sure what to go with. Budget aside, what would you recommend for the long haul?

Thanks in advance :slight_smile:

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How many analog in/out-puts do you need or expect to need in the future? Focusrite offer some decent quality for the price, Moto, RME are also very nice options. But cost a few $ more..

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Hey, thanks for the reply!

I would like at least 4 inputs/outputs, just to have some headroom. It’s nice to be able to hook up everything in one go without having to switch up devices and stuff which I have to do now just to record. I just don’t want to regret my decision a few years down the road and find out it’s lacking like I am now.

I was looking at this one - UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid Overview as an option, seems like quality gear. Would like to hear other’s opinion and experiences with certain interfaces :slight_smile:

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Ultralite is awesome. If you can afford it, get it.

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Is it suitable for live performance as well as studio recording? I’ve heard these kinds of cards can be quite vulnerable/fragile what is your experience with this?

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I have the Ultralite MKI (Firewire only), and it is an awesome piece of kit.

I used to run 4 channels out of Ableton Live into a DJM-600 and never had a hiccup.

Do you have any firewire connections (or one of these)? I might be willing to sell mine for the right price…

I suspect that if you already own Traktor scratch Pro, you COULD use it for Timecode Vinyl, too, using the How- To detailed on this very site…