Duet is a portable audio interface that features the amazing sound quality that made Apogee Electronics famous. With control functions built directly into Apple’s Logic Pro, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand software, Duet empowers you to create professional recordings effortlessly.
Price: $495.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Basic design, doesn’t try to do too much.
Quality:
Firewire port is off-centered, so the cord just barely fits in – almost took it back, but since it works, I kept it. Knob was dirty when I opened the package, but was easy to clean.
Value:
Very expensive but seems to be high-quality.
Desirability:
Cool design, clean sound.
Sound:
Seems to sound very clear through Yamaha HS50′s.
Ease of Use:
Very easy, after getting used to software interface (turning on phantom power, adjusting mute behavior).
Overall:
Had it for several weeks now, seems to be very good, but I’m not an expert. Wondering about adding a mic pre in-between, don’t know if it’s worth it.
After more than 2 years of development, the time has come: RME presents the Fireface 800, the world’s most powerful FireWire audio interface ever. Up to 56 channels record/playback, up to 192 kHz sample rate, and true FireWire 800 sum up to an unsurpassed high-end, high performance and high speed FireWire audio interface.
Price: $1699.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Too many features to list and all work niceley.
Quality:
I have never heard a better sound interface than this. If Apogee gets any better, than i dont want to know, i dont have time for subtle differences. This thing sounds awsome.
Value:
If you are serious about recording, then its pure value for money. If not, then its a premium.
Desirability:
Looks sophisticated and High end.
Sound:
Lush Lush Lush!!!!!!!!!!
Ease of Use:
Its only a sound card, it doesnt get easier than that. Seriously, this thing works flawlessly and installed with out a hitch.
Support:
If you need it that is. I would email them if i need support.
Overall:
Woudnt buy an other firewire based interface again. This thing has it all and more.
Today, more professional music is produced at home than ever before — and the new ProjectMix I/O delivers what you need to take your computer-based studio and productions to the next level. Seamless integration with all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into industry-standard Pro Tools sessions. Faders so you can feel the mix with your fingertips instead of dragging a mouse. On-board display of critical parameters for intuitive operation. Motorized control to craft more accurate mixes.
Price: $1249.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
the knobs and buttons are efficient, but without labels to me they are just excess knobs and buttons.
Quality:
Quality overall is it is a good unit. It turns on when I need it to and it doesn’t die when we are doing something important. I have never had any issues till I updated my Mac software. Hey now that I think about it. I might need to update the driver software…:)
Value:
Value is overall great deal for the price. looks and feels and sounds above average.
Desirability:
I own it…but I really wish I had a HD system 
Sound:
Sound comes out pretty good. I don’t have an expensive mic or expensive mic pre-amps. But what I do have it sounds great once the mix down is complete and we send it off to get mastered.
Ease of Use:
It is very easy to use. After an update on the driver it synched up and was ready to go. Unfortunately I am now having problems with plug ins. And we don’t have that many. I’ll be calling M-Audio VERY soon.
Support:
When I called the first time they were great!!
Overall:
Overall it does the job…I just need to make some adjustments to my system to get some bugs worked out.
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The PreSonus FireStudio LightPipe is a 24-bit/96k ADAT light pipe to FireWire computer recording system for both PC and Macintosh computers. The FireStudio LightPipe allows you to convert up to 32 channels of ADAT optical light pipe input/output to FireWire providing a multi-channel computer interface for digital mixers, AD/DA converters or ADAT recorders.
Price: $499.00 Buy now!
Ensemble, the first all digitally controlled, professional audio interface designed specifically for the Macintosh. Ensemble features 36 channels of simultaneous audio, including 8 channels of Apogee’s legendary A/D and D/A conversion, 4 transparent, digitally controlled 75db mic preamps, 8 channels of ADAT I/O, 2 channels of S/PDIF coax and optical I/O, and FireWire connectivity to and from the computer. Ensemble also includes premium Apogee technologies such as “SoftLimit”, “UV22HR”, and “Intelliclock”. These technologies combined with Apogee’s legendary conversion, make Ensemble an ideal choice for professionals seeking a high-definition, integrated solution that’s incredibly easy to use.
Price: $1949.00 Buy now!
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Functioning far beyond the envelope of traditional audio devices, MR816X fuses a fully-featured FireWire interface and inbuilt DSP reverb with next-generation integrative technologies into one breathtakingly powerful production environment. Developed by Steinberg and Yamaha, this Advanced Integration DSP Studio is the hardware centerpiece of a latency-free recording and monitoring environment that fully exploits the flexibility and power of Steinberg’s renowned Cubase Music Production System.
Price: $999.95 Buy now!
Konnekt 24D is a groundbreaking audio interface that integrates TC’s world famous effects in a state-of-the-art design. The Fabrik C channel strip and Fabrik R reverb known from TC’s PowerCore platform are built into the Konnekt 24D and they work even when the unit is used in stand-alone mode. Konnekt 24D is designed for recording and performing musicians who want the highest possible sound quality from input, through built-in real-time effects, to the recording application.
Price: $399.00 Buy now!
The Konnekt 8 audio interface is the ideal solution for recording and performing musicians who want the highest possible sound quality from input to the recording application, but don’t need the built-in effects of Konnekt 24D. Konnekt will also serve as the perfect addition to Konnekt 24D if you want to add extra I/O to your existing setup.
Price: $299.00 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Overall:
I owned this unit for about a year and from day one, I had nothing but problems. The drivers are extremely buggy and caused all kinds of errors (including many blue screens) and signs of instability. Support is no help at all. As for the hardware itself, the converters are pretty nice. The unit looks great and the preamps are adequate. With TC’s support and drivers in the state they are you should definitely wait for them to improve or go with another company.
The FireStudio Project is a complete 24-bit/96K professional recording system combining eight Class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers, 24-bit/96k sample rate conversion, zero-latency matrix router mixer, and the PreSonus ProPak Software Suite featuring Steinberg’s Cubase LE 4 48-track recording and production software, over 25 real-time plug-in effects (EQ
Looking for a new way to express yourself? Ever wanted to be a famous producer? Then podcasting is the answer and the BEHRINGER PODCASTUDIO bundle has all you need to make high-quality podcasts and home recordings.
Price: $199.95 Buy now!
User Reviews:
Feature:
Everything included was great but would like to have longer cords on everything and would think of offering two mikes instead of just one as a package.
Quality:
Wish the top part of the mic stand was easier to adjust. The nut and screw are as tight as I dare to get without stripping them but there’s still too little pressure to hold the mic at every angle.
Value:
What I expected to pay. Shipping on time.
Desirability:
The practicality of the package deal sold me but, again, see suggestions above.
Sound:
What I expected for the price
Ease of Use:
Hooked it right up to my PowerBook while only glancing at manuals. Plugged the headphones in the wrong spot at first but after they didn’t work and a duh plugged them into the mixer and all was fine. Took me longer to get a cleaner sound out of GuitarBand but all took was a quick read of one of the manuals. Easy setup even two beers into the installation.
Support:
Haven’t had the need to contact. Just got this toy and haven’t put any miles on it.
Overall:
I’ll add another mic so that along with instruments can record more than two tracks at a time. It works for recording simple songs with far greater quality than a computer mic.