A dj mixer isn't a substitute for a studio mixer, but sometimes you just have to make do with what you have.

Was just thinking using the DJ mixer I already have the ability to record the two instruments I'm going to buy, so would it make a bigger difference spending the money towards better monitors or should I upgrade my interface first?

I'm using RP5s. Which were the cheapest things I could find at the time.

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Originally posted by Zild Was just thinking using the DJ mixer I already have the ability to record the two instruments I'm going to buy, so would it make a bigger difference spending the money towards better monitors or should I upgrade my interface first? I'm using RP5s. Which were the cheapest things I could find at the time.

I thought about asking about your monitors at the start but refrained because a lot of recent soundcard threads have turned in to a monitor discussion.

Basically, the 2496 is not that bad at all. The $500-750 that you are considering spending is way better spent in terms of value vs performance increase on a better pair of monitors, if you're looking to better your quality for mixing, composing and recording purposes.

You won't notice a huge step up sonic quality from a 2496 to a motu, especially if your listening on RP5's (which aren't bad, just not great).

I'd say get better monitors and use the allen and heath until you can spare the cash later for new soundcard.

The pres on the A&H are actually alright for basic use. You're not going to be able to record quiet instruments but you can get decent results from it and a 2496 (i used to do the same with a vestax pcv 275 and 2496)

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Originally posted by EgosXII thanks for that, i just ordered one, will be wall-plugging it i thought your one broke because it fell down or something...?? note this has also made me start trying to figure out some way to make it stick to my desk, hehe

it fell down and the cable got loose making the whole shit exploding lol.

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Originally posted by palm it fell down and the cable got loose making the whole shit exploding lol.

Palm, contact ECHO, explain what happened (maybe without the dropping bit) - say it's normal operation and it exploded. I'm sure they'll do something for you....

I have already contacted them but sending it would cost me more than just getting a new one (norway to US) or a different soundcard. I plan to see whether it can be fixed easily localy here somehow. Im just glad it didnt happen to audiofire 12 which i had before this one!

Just poking my head in to say I've REALLY enjoyed my ECHO Audiofire 8. A coworker, who designs our amps and used to work for QSC, was impressed when I told him what I have. I trust his judgement more than mine.