Like in the title . . . I'm thinking of building a new PC for recording stuff (probably a Windows 10 box - I've had issues with recording in Linux that I'd rather not revisit), and the M-Audio Delta 44 that I've been using forever is getting a little long in the tooth. M-Audio dropped driver support for recording more than two channels at a time with it when we moved from Windows XP to WIndows 7 . . . and while it doesn't come up often, every once in a while I want to do 4 channel recording.
My setup basically consists of two 2-channel preamps (an FMR RNP and an Aphex 207) that I'm very comfortable using so I don't really need anything with built-in preamps - I need something with at least 4 inputs though. Everything's running from my preamps to the Delta 44 with TRS cables at the moment, so I'd prefer something that can use them as well rather than buy new XLR cables too if being really picky.
As far as playback, I currently switch back and forth between stereo outs for the monitors and headphones all the time - and need to preserve that functionality. I might add a second set of monitors in the future, so 6 outs/3 stereo outs would be nice.
What's out there that's awesome sounding and not ridiculously expensive that'll do what I need? Basically haven't paid attention to anything in the home recording field since the delta 44 was released a gazillion years ago, so I need some help on this. :P
My setup basically consists of two 2-channel preamps (an FMR RNP and an Aphex 207) that I'm very comfortable using so I don't really need anything with built-in preamps - I need something with at least 4 inputs though. Everything's running from my preamps to the Delta 44 with TRS cables at the moment, so I'd prefer something that can use them as well rather than buy new XLR cables too if being really picky.
As far as playback, I currently switch back and forth between stereo outs for the monitors and headphones all the time - and need to preserve that functionality. I might add a second set of monitors in the future, so 6 outs/3 stereo outs would be nice.
What's out there that's awesome sounding and not ridiculously expensive that'll do what I need? Basically haven't paid attention to anything in the home recording field since the delta 44 was released a gazillion years ago, so I need some help on this. :P
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