Hi im looking for a basic one that would allow me to have pre amp for mic and maybe be able to hook midi once I had that from outside gear. What is an affordable basic one that is powered by usb?
thanks for tips in advance!
There are so many brands and what not it just depends on how many inputs and outputs you are willing to invest in. Most swing both ways between PC and Mac.
Good brands I know of for under $200: Focusrite, M-Audio, PreSonus, Mackie...
You could probably pick up an older firewire or usb2.0 top draw interface for good money secondhand as well. I recommend MOTU - had an 828mkII, loved it.
I would not recommend the Tascam US-122 or US-144 bus-powered ones. I had a 144 and it couldn't handle anything. Lasted 20mins.
yeah the MOTU looks epic, I think Maff had one. He was singing it's praises.
I have the MK3. It's a powerhouse and goes at it like a jackhammer.