Re: Re: [microsound] [ot tek] pc laptop audio interface recommendations...

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Hi,

I have an M-Audio USB-Interface and its great.
no crashes (both PC and Powerbook), solid sound, cheap (150Euro)
really recommended

greetings
Sascha

http://www.sascha-neudeck.com
(some mp3s and live-fotos)

> 
> Von: chmafu nocords <chmafu@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Datum: 2003/06/25 Mi AM 10:35:04 CEST
> An: microsound <microsound@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Betreff: Re: [microsound] [ot tek] pc laptop audio interface recommendations...
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Do NOT buy a midiman interface!!!!
> 
> There is one good (great even) thing to say about them: the sound. The 
> usb quattro really sounds great.
> 
> BUT it crashes too often. For example when playing a cd it happens that 
> it crashes when a new track begins. Which means a very distorted sound. 
> You must start the track again (or turn off/on the interface) to fix 
> that problem.
> 
> Working in ASIO mode is also a lot of fun with midiman interfaces. After 
> about 2 minutes they say good-bye with a short click. Then it is silent. 
> You must re-launch the program to fix that problem. But who would for 
> another 2 minutes?
> 
> Mine also throws in some random clicks and pops now and then.
> 
> Plus a few more (minor) problems.
> 
> Obviously some people do not have any troubles with midiman interfaces. 
> But others do! I am not the only one.
> 
> I am waiting for the release of the aqua u24m by esi. Its technical 
> specifications are about the same and if it sounds as good as the 
> midiman interface but without all those troubles I will definitely buy 
> it. If you want info about it here is the link: 
> http://www.esi-pro.com/viewProduct.php?pid=9&page=1
> 
> So don't buy the usb quattro without testing it with your system!
> 
> Hope I could help!
> 
> maru
> 
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