New Interface: Need recommendations

[Dommak89]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a new interface for my home setup. It doesn't need to be fancy. I have a reasonably strong computer for all kinds of tasks (Gaming, recording etc.) and am looking for an interface for recording guitars. These are the requirements:

Must
- USB
- Midi
- 4 Inputs, two of which need to be able to handle instruments
- 4 outputs
- own power source (don't want it to be powered by the bus)
Optional
- 2 headphone outputs
- USB C

I've tried the scarlet 3rd gen 4i4 and immediately had problems (eg input clipping resulted in disconnection of the interface which is why I'd like to have a separate power input).

It doesn't need to be new. In fact I would love to buy an "old workhorse" and save some money in the process or get better quality.

I'm looking to spend not more than € 400.

Any suggestions?

 

[Dommak89]

These are some new ones I have my eyes on. They don't all fit all the criteria, but would be within the budget:

Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2

Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2; USB2.0-Audiointerface; hochwertige, zweikanalige Recordinglösung mit kombinierten Mikrofon- und Instrumenteneingängen; symmetrischer Signalpfad und hochwertige Mikrofonvorverstärker; präzise Macro-MMC Clock; mit...

www.thomann.de

IK Multimedia AXE I/O

IK Multimedia AXE I/O; USB2.0-Audiointerface; speziell für Gitarristen konzipiertes Audiointerface; 2 Eingänge für Instrumenten-, Line- und Mikrofonsignale mit diskreten Class-A-Vorverstärkern und schaltbarer 48V-Phantomspeisung;...

www.thomann.de

MOTU M6

MOTU M6; 6-Kanal USB 2.0 Audiointerface; USB-C Anschluss; 24 Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Wandler; 4x Mikrofonvorverstärker mit jeweils +48V Phantomspeisung einzeln schaltbar; 4x XLR/Klinke 6.3 mm Combo Eingang (auf Hi-Z Instrumenteneingang umschaltbar); 2x...

www.thomann.de

Audient iD44 MKII B-Stock

B-Stock, Audient iD44 MKII; 20-in, 24-out USB 2.0 Desktop-Audio-Interface; USB-C Anschluss; 4 x Class-A Audient Konsolen-Mikrofonvorverstärker; 60 dB Gain; 2 x ADAT Ein- und Ausgänge für digitale Erweiterung; 24 bit/96 kHz; 2 x Diskrete...

www.thomann.de

SSL 12

SSL 12; 12/8 USB-C Audiointerface; 32-bit/192kHz AD/DA Wandler; 4 Mikrofonvorverstärker (62dB Gain Range, 130,5dBu EIN, High Pass Filter); Legacy „4K“ Schalter pro Kanal für Soundfärbungen nach dem Vorbild der legendären SSL 4000er Serie; 5-stellige...

www.thomann.de

But again I'd be happy to also get some feedback on older used models that may meet my criteria.

 

[Gringo]

I've had one of these and it's worked just fine (still does) until i upgraded to something bigger:

TASCAM US-4x4HR USB Audio Interface

4-in/4-out USB-C Audio Interface with 4 x XLR Inputs, 4 x 1/4" Inputs, MIDI, and Software Bundle - Mac/PC/iOS

www.sweetwater.com

Tascam US-4x4 USB 2.0 Audio Interface | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

not usb-c per se, but you should be able to adapt the standard usb to usb-c or maybe get a usb-c to printer style usb cable to replace the stock one.

 

[Dommak89]

Any more suggestions?

 

[col]

I'm out of the interface game for a decade but this looks interesting. You even get 300 euros worth extra plugins for free from thomann for it.

Universal Audio Volt 476P​

 

[chipchappy]

100% agreed, was gonna suggest the same thing^^

your post essentially described the Volt to a t. 4 Input/outputs, 2 headphone jacks, midi, designated power, usb c, and ballpark of your price range.

I'm an apogee shill, but my old roommate had one of these and he loved it.

 

[Nitro]

I’ve got the Scarlett 18i8 and it covers all your requirements. I’ve been very happy with mine and had zero problems. Even have it connected through a USB switcher so I can swap between my Mac and PC.