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12-05-2020, 03:42 AM
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6-8 channel usb interface cheap?
Hello!
I'm looking for a used/cheap interface just for tracking drums (so latency not really a massive issue). I have other kit for other jobs; this is JUST for drums.
I have a budget of near zerro.
I need at least 5 pre-amps.
So far, the only thing I see in any numbers is the old Tascam 1641, but I'm scared about Windows 10 compatibility. Anybody know about that?
Any other suggestions would be great.
Another option would be to add a preamp with spdif to the Lexicon 4 channel USB interface I already have, but that seems fiddly (clock wise) and also not really any cheaper.
Any ideas would be ACE!
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12-05-2020, 05:53 AM
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I think you may be hoping for a little too much if your budget is the £90 the 1641 goes for....it's lack of official compatibility is the likely reason it's that cheap. (Drivers state pre creators edition)
Maybe it still works with later updates but unless you get that confirmed I wouldn't risk it.
The newer US-1800 would be a better option and recently they went for anything between £100 and £160 on Ebay...maybe you'll get lucky with a current listing.
M-Audio M-Track Eight is another possible...or the Behringer UMC1820.
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12-05-2020, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ernzo
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surely a UMC1820 would be more in line with the poster's (financial) requirements?
https://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_umc1820.htm
Apart from that, just scour gumtree & ebay - there are loads of bargains to be had for very little cash (in my experience)
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12-05-2020, 06:59 AM
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I use a UMC1820 for my acoustic drums and love it. Super low latency and it works in Linux too.
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12-06-2020, 08:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Allybye
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Uh...yeah....neither of those work on Windows 10.
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12-06-2020, 03:46 PM
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Thanks for adding that. A bit of a show stopper!!
Can you clarify that as the specs I have seen include Windows?
Last edited by Allybye; 12-06-2020 at 03:58 PM.
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12-06-2020, 04:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glennbo
I use a UMC1820 for my acoustic drums and love it. Super low latency and it works in Linux too.
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Plus one for the Behrigner stuff. the more recent ones with Midas pres actually sound quite decent.
I have a 1820 for my live shows and streams, and wouldn't be ashamed for one second to use it for my "profesionnal work" if my Audient went down the drain. For the price difference, the Audient only sounds marginally better.
IMHO, the 1820 is the way to go.. cheap, low latency, decent drivers ... And very acceptable sound. Best pack for the punch at the moment.
Last edited by g4greg; 12-06-2020 at 07:10 PM.
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12-06-2020, 04:39 PM
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Don't get a 1641 if you use newer than El Capitan Mac or Windows 10, I owned one and it broke compat.
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12-06-2020, 06:01 PM
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I'm presently using a Tascam US-600 on the latest Win 10. Works fine.
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12-06-2020, 06:18 PM
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I have actually had decent luck finding used stuff cheap on Facebook Marketplace - especially with Covid, some people are dumping stuff - won't hurt to take a look every once in a while.
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12-06-2020, 06:37 PM
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I suggest looking on reverb for a used Focusrite Scarlett 18i20.
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12-06-2020, 07:06 PM
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Thinking over the way that Zargon described the recording situation?
I almost wonder if a used Zoom R24 might be a possibility.
You'd have eight microphone inputs. It works as a standalone and as an interface. User reviews that I've seen tend to be positive.
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