Audio Interface Compatibility w/ Soundtrack Pro

I am a fairly new Soundtrack Pro user but have used other multitrack audio editing programs in the past. I am in the market for an audio interface to run my new studio monitors and mics etc. The audio interface I am considering buying is the M-AUDIO FIREWIRE 410. Does anyone out there know about any compatibility issues regarding Soundtrack Pro and this model? Does anyone have any other audio interface brands that are compatible that they would recommend and why? Any and all suggestions are much appreciated. Thank you for your time.
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Peter,
The FW410 is compatible with STP. In fact, any Core Audio-compatible interface is ok. That said, I wouldn't buy a FW410. I used to have one and I wasn't really satisfied. Drivers problem are one reason but there's other things as well like unbalanced outputs, ordinary mic preamps and average built quality.
I think you should take a look at the Focusrite Saffire. This is a very good interface. You get good mic pres, dual headphone outs with separate headphones mixes, balanced outputs, DSP Comp and EQ for tracking. I'm very satisfied with mine. Also, since it's a class-compliant device, you don't need to wait for drivers updates each time there's a OS update.

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