Best AES/EBU PCIe interface for Logic ?

Hello all
I am planing to use my Lynx Aurora with an AES/EBU card for Logic .
In this case i would like to ask some opinions about good AES/EBU cards .
So far i know the ones from RME , but i never tried another brands .
Do you have any suggestions ?
thanks a lot

As you're already using a Lynx, it makes sense to use their [AES16e|http://www.lynxstudio.com/product_detail.asp?i=16].

Similar Messages

  • What's the best audio interface for Logic Pro and Mac?

    What's the best audio interface for Logic Pro and Mac?

    Depends on the computer model and if you have unlimited funds.

  • Can't sync Digi 002 as an interface for Logic Pro 7

    I discovered Logic about a year after I had already purchased a Digi 002, and have been using it as my interface for Logic Express for about 6 months.  No problems.  I upgraded to Logic Pro 7 last month and now get only garbled sound and the following error message. "Error while trying to synchronize audio and midi.  Sample rate 88215 recognized.  Check conflict between Logic and External Device."
    I am trying to run Logic Pro 7.  I still also use Pro Tools LE version 7.0 which runs fine.  I can play itunes songs, Garage Band, movies, Pro Tools songs, etc., no problem, but not Logic Pro, or Logic Express.
    When I switch to Built In Audio, Logic Pro works fine through the tiny built in speaker, but trying to use the Digi 002 as my interface all the sound comes out garbled.  
    I have been pulling out my hair for weeks.  Any help would be much appreciated.

    Tony P.M. wrote:
    The digi people also recommended buying the update for 7.3 and then updating to 7.3.cs4.  I am going to give that a try.  What does Pro App Support 4.0 do and where do I find it if you think that might help me?
    That is what I'm running, and it works great. Give it a shot. You can do a search on this forum, or on the Apple Support section of the website, and search for that term (Pro Application Support).
    Yes I have learned my lesson with auto update.  Live and learn.
    Yes. Remember, a DAW machine is NOt a regular computer you can do whatever with. Audio software and hardware are finicky creatures that don't play nice if you're messing with their operating system willy-nilly.
    I spoke with the Apple Store people today as well.  They suggest I spend $100 and sign up for one on one support and bring the whole **** set up in to the store and let them work on it. Seeing as how I am using a G5 tower, and we are talking about a digi 002 board, that is going to be alot of fun to lug across the mall.   I am just about that desperate though.  Any thoughts on one on one support in store?
    LOL!!! they just want your money, and will most defniintely screw up your system. They'll update wrong, install stuff you don't want, and re-configure your system to THEIR liking. Stay away from the genius Bar. When it comes to Pro audio, they really know little or nothing. As an example, I went to my local Apple store recently and asked for a copy of Logic Pro. the helpful guy there responded "Logic what? we don't have that kind of software here."
    Thanks for the help.  Again.
    You're welcome. Hopefully soon you'll have it up and running.
    Cheers

  • Firewire vs 2.0 interface for Logic Pro 8?

    any idea what's best for Logic?
    I'm thinking to buy Profire 610 or Fast Track Ultra.
    thanks

    Well, I from my view,
    firewire is linear/continuous ( thus more accurate & faster )
    while Usb 2 transmits chunk by chunk :o)
    My last test was a week ago, when I installed my team work mate his Omnisphere
    to an external Lacie (USB 2) due to save more space in Internal HD.
    Man, the library took more than twice to read/ stream, also limiting the track amount we use.
    I'm sure there must be some fellows who feels ok with UBS 2 interfaces,
    I don't like to be on the edge / limited, so I always avoid USB 2 and 5400 HD's
    for audio work and until today I never had a problem following that rule.
    Cheers,
    Jorge

  • Is it recommended that i use an interface for logic 9, if so what brand

    waht kind of interface should i get that is relatively cheap and does a good job, is it recommended that even use an interface, i have electric guitars, and a keyboard, and a mic.

    If its not an entirely different situation with regard to Logic Pro 8/Logic Pro 9, Apogee makes a few interface options at different price ranges. The Duet is a quality interface as their mid range price option. I have had experience running Logic sessions with the Duet and have had relatively few problems. Also, Apogee typically does a good job integrating their specs/design for Logic users.

  • Interface for Logic

    Please offer suggestions for interface with Logic. I need many i/o at least 12 but I do not need preamps. I do not have money for Appogee AD and DA 16 which is over €10.000 (7000$ US) but maybe much under half that. I need very reliable operation for 10.5 Leopard and Logic. Thank you.

    Well under half of €10.000 is still quite a bit and could get you some seriously nice kit.
    Check out Prism Sound's Orpheus: http://www.prismsound.com/musicrecording/products_subs/orpheus/orpheushome.php
    the Apogee Ensemble: http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/ensemble.php
    the RME Fireface 800: http://www.rme-audio.com/english/firewire/ff800.htm
    and see if they are in your budget. If not then perhaps a MOTU 828MK3: http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3/
    Cheers

  • Help!!! The best audio interface for Logic Studio

    Hey y'all,
    I'm looking for an audio interface. Requirements are: microphone- (XLR), instrument- (1/4") and midi-connectors. I'd like to record everything 1 by 1 all by myself, without audio playback/slowing-down issues. I'm quite new with recording and have no idea which one suits my system and software the best. I want to record as easy as possible and with the most beautiful results available. Price range of up to €500.
    My MacBook Pro:
    Mac OS X 10.6.8
    Processor 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7
    Geheugen 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
    My software: Logic Studio
    Thanks!

    If Midi connectivity is important: Focusrite Saffire 6 (USB). Check out the User Guide:
    http://www.focusrite.com/downloads/saffire_6_usb/
    Otherwise, I would strongly recommend Mackie's Onyx Blackjack, especially when also out gigging. Check out the product page and you can also download an Owner's Manual:
    http://www.mackie.com/products/onyxblackjack/
    I use the Mackie . User Guides/Manuals are a great way of checking out detail about a product when deciding what to buy.
    I thought that Sennheiser were well known for headphones, not microphones.

  • Lowest latency Firewire audio interface for Logic... which should I choose?

    Hi Guys,
    I'm about to replace my trusty Yamaha n12 with a dedicated firewire audio interface.
    My main requirement is super-low latency for running BFD and other virtual instruments, along with monitoring through Logic directly sometimes (to add effects to vocals in real-time, etc).
    I've narrowed down my choice (I think!!) to:
    - RME Fireface 800
    - Apogee Ensemble
    - MOTU 896 Mk3
    I have been told that the RME drivers are incredible, and hence it has the lowest latency.
    I'd love to hear from other Logic users who own any of the above! What kind of latency do you get (round trip in ms)? What is the lowest buffer setting you can use?
    Any downfalls or problems you've had with any of these interfaces?
    Thanks heaps guys, can't wait to hear some opinions!
    Cheers and thanks,
    Mike

    Thomjinx wrote:
    If yeloop is using BFD, then direct monitoring isn't going to help him. That is for audio in.
    Exactly.
    FWIW, on MOTU Ultralites, I get a little (less than 1 ms) less latency with the Mk 1 rather than the Mk 3.
    Perhaps the built-in DSP slows the Mk 3 down?
    Interesting--thanks for the info (one more reason not to upgrade MOTU, frankly...)!
    It is still 4.3 ms at 32 samples with the Mk 3. For MIDI controlled VIs, it would be less than that.
    I think I measured 3.9ms with my Traveler mk2 at 44.1k with a 32 sample buffer. So, it's a bit faster than the mk3. At 96k I can use a 32 sample buffer to get 2.5ms latency, but I can't run BFD2 with a 32 sample buffer. Best I can do with BFD2 is a 64 sample buffer at 96k... 3.16ms.
    But, you're exactly right, Thomjinx: with a VI, you won't hear that full amount of latency. Assuming the MIDI latency is negligible, the VI response time will be roughly 1/2 the full analog audio latency. (Logic reports both of the these figures--output latency and full roundtrip latency--if you click on the latency info in the Audio preferences. Be aware, though, that some devices report this information correctly, while others do not. For instance, with the Apogee and Metric Halo products I've used, the numbers reported by Logic are exactly correct, while with MOTU, the numbers shown in Logic are lower than reality: with a 64 buffer at 44.1k the Traveler mk2 indicates 4.3ms roundtrip latency with Logic, but I measured it as 5.6ms... so you may be misled if you try to use the latency values reported by Logic to compare products... in that regard, MOTU seems to cheat, while Apogee and Metric Halo follow the rules
    -James

  • What desk/interface for logic studio 8

    Ive recently bought logic studio 8 for my mac but dont know what interface or even usb desk to get. Would firewire be better? Ive only got a budget of around £200.00, i would use it for mainly recording guitar/ bass, keys and vocals. Ive had a look at a PHONIC Helix Board 12 Mixing Console, any good?
    Cheers

    Please bare with me, as I'm not a computer expert (especially when it comes to video cards) but what is the problem with his current video card? How would upgrading a video card help make music?
    edit: I discovered my video card is an ATI Radeon 9800 XT, so its indeed a different card. Sorry about that, but it is still a PCI video card. Does this make a difference?
    Message was edited by: Jonathan Timpe
    Message was edited by: Jonathan Timpe

  • USB or Firewire Interface for Logic

    Hi,
    I have a new iMac 20" dual core and am after a new audio interface to use with logic pro. Which would be the best to use with the iMac USB or Firewire?? I heard that the firewire ports are shared or something and I already have an external drive in one of the firewire ports so I was after some advice.
    Many thanks

    What you've probably heard is that the firewire bus is shared, not the actual port. All firewire ports on all Macs share the same bus. What this means is that if you are running a FW800 device and a FW400 device, the entire bus will only be running at 400.
    I'd personally recommend going firewire. You can always daisy-chain your devices and the firewire connection is better suited for audio in terms of consistent speed.
    There are plenty of posts throughout the board that talk about which ones are the most recommended. A simple search should yield an abundance of information on which interfaces are the best suited for what you want to do.

  • Audio interface for Logic 9

    Hi all,
    I'm looking into upgrading my home-studio gear, abandoning my Tascam FW-1884 (no LCD, too much space, 2 dead faders) in favor of a new control surface + interface combo. My DAW will not change, still using Logic. I'm trying to catch up with what's been around in the last couple of years, which I've spent mostly away from Logic, tracking old-style on my Yamaha AW2400. Logic has evolved, too... time for a change.
    For the control surface, I'm pretty much set on the Euphonix MC Mix, even though there are apparently some problems still. The only other option (in my budget) seems to be the Mackie Control which is just as huge (physically) as the Tascam.
    Since I'll be separating the control surface from the interface, I will be needing, well, an interface. After reading tons of stuff on the web about the recent products within my budget, I've narrowed down the options and I would be happy to have some advice, knowing that I compose and record mainly alone, sometimes using guest musicians for some instruments that I don't play (violin) and vocals. A MIDI port would be nice but is not essential, as I'm running everything through my Fantom X6's USB port. Portability is no concern.
    I wanted to get an Apogee Ensemble, but then I saw the Focusrite Saffire 56 which is almost a fourth of the price. What I don't get is the difference in price: the Saffire is priced almost the same as the Duet, which only has 2 input channels, no Word Clock, no ADAT or S/PDIF... I know the Apogee preamps are supposed to be unbelievable, but I'm not sure I will be hearing the difference (I'm recording with an AKG C4000 and listening through a couple of KRK V6s). Preamps are important, of course, but most of what I work with are AU instruments (Kontakt and Synful, essentially).
    There also seems to be the option of a RME Fireface 400 which has very good reviews but which is not a recent product (I know it's a silly reflex to always get the newest thing, but I'm not immune to silliness).
    I know almost everything there is to know technically about the Apogee devices and their tight integration with Logic. However, I'm used to be surrounded by gear and software, and I don't mind a trip to an external applet (Focusrite mixer or RME TotalMix) to handle routing. I'm just trying to find the best interface I can find for my money. I'm not too excited about the "Power Trio" hype from Apple, Apogee and Euphonix, since from what I read in the forums there are issues with every Logic update and the integration is not that wonderful.
    Any ideas are welcome.
    Thanks.

    I use the Power Trio and it works great. There have been a few software issues along the way but what software doesn't have issues. My best advice is to check it out for yourself. The duet is a great interface the sound is fantastic. Based on it's performance and sound I would get the Ensemble if I needed more in's and out's.
    I replaced the older Mackie Control with a MC mix and couldn't be happier. My MCU never worked right from the non calibrating faders to the fact it needed it's own midi interface to work properly. I'm sure the new MCU works a lot better but it's still huge.The space on my desktop where the MCU would sit is now taken by MC MIX, MC Transport, 4 Hard drives,Akai MPD 24,FirewireUSB hub, Ethernet Desktop switch. The MC MIx is a gem, plug and play. I'm really starting to dig in to pulling up plugins on it and tweaking them from the MC Mix and controlling duet from the MC Mix also.
    I went with these products based on their reputation for making quality stuff and plug in play operation with Apple but if it didn't work I would return it.

  • What's the best Firewire Audio/ midi interface for LE

    Am looking for an interface that is clean, has 8 audio inputs combined with MIDI interface. What are the best options?

    Issueboy wrote:
    Am looking for an interface that is clean, has 8 audio inputs combined with MIDI interface. What are the best options?
    Check out the Alesis io26 -- 8 i/o's plus lightpipe for expansion -- pristine mic/line preamps, solid and portable, and very reasonable pricing
    Description & specs at: http://www.alesis.com/product.php?id=96

  • Audio interfaces for Logic

    i want to take my recording a step further.
    i currently have a presonus firebox.
    i want to start doing some multi channel recording from my mpc2000xl.
    does anyone have any suggestions about which brands i should look at that work well with logic?

    I have MOTU 828 (Firewire) and 2408 (pci card), both allow 8 audio in/out and digital options to increase that.
    I bought the 2408 cheap on e-bay with an obsolete pci card then updated the pci card with Motu on their website
    the 828 is a very useful box as it is firewire (works with laptop) has 2 mic ins with phantom power, 2 6mm jack ins for line in, spdif, ADAT optical and comes with software to control internal mixes.

  • What is the best Control board to buy for logic?

    anyone have any ideas or prices

    Remember that the Mackie control was first called the Logic control, first developed by emagic themselves. ie Michael Hayden (the main player with Sounddiver) developed the language for the control protocol that the MC series use.
    Thanks for that info Matrixx, however here is my Question.
    Can Logic-Pro 7 work along side Logic-Pro 8 using this Euphonic M.C.?
    If it is possible then this could be a break though since on L.P. 8 the Space/Designer is broken that was on L.P. 7 which of course is the best plugging on L.P. 7.
    Fr.BlayZay.

  • 16 channel interface for logic

    Which is the best interface with 16 outs to use with logic?
    cheers

    there are many...
    but you need 16 analog Outs?
    or you need Analog and ADAT outs...
    there is Apogee ensemble... with analog and adat output... about 16 total Outs
    there is Motu 828 MK3 with 16 Adat outs and 14 analog outs.. + SPIF = 32 Tutoal OUTs...
    G

Maybe you are looking for