Kemper Amps Forum

I'm far from an expert but I have more or less the same setup and the Motu 896mk3. Very happy with it, never had any issues except for one: the included software to control parameters for each channel (volume, fx, comp, ...) has very high CPU usage. I don't use it, so it's not an issue for me, but if you'd plan on using that extensively I'd test it on your system before you decide.
Apart from that, smooth sailing all the way

I would strongly suggest this thread (A Mackie Onyx 1220i)

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Its on Par with the RME, and will do all you need..

However..

The RME is better than the Moto in terms of I/O and driver support. (working with DAWS etc)
But the Moto has a better AD/DA converter, and less noise floor in general.
Its hard between these too, - as the RME has better Mic Pre's - but the Moto Better conversion.. in other words.. you get better input from the RME, but Better Output from the Moto.. - depends what you want it for, and your prefer choice
Although I'd still go via a mixer looking at your alternative options/Equipment.
And the Mackie is up there with your current choices.

I would stay away from the Motu, first because of a very bad personnal experience and second because it is overpriced.

Quoted from "Stemast"

I would stay away from the Motu, first because of a very bad personnal experience and second because it is overpriced.

Do tell

Alesis has a lot more noise floor on the pre's - very sterile sounding. and the AD/DA is a bit meh, its average. you should notice quite a difference with the Mackie.
this is IMO, and from what Ive tried/tested. - YMMV

My vote would go to the RME. Simply the best drivers on the market, fast and stable. I can't comment on the converters of the fireface-series since I own an older Multiface. But I highly doubt that there is much of a difference in middle-class interfaces anyway. They all use the same AD/DA chips.

If you really want to buy in a class where converters do matter, be prepared to spent a lot of money for Apogee, Weis, Lynx and whatever.

Not familiar with either of those units, but I'd strongly Recomend have Black Lion Audio Mod whatever You Get:

http://www.blacklionaudio.com/content.php?p=10


-thread necro, I know, but Their work is great Bang for one's buck, IMHO.

How about a Focusrite Scarlett? They just announced the 18i20 version:
http://us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interf…lett-18i20?rd=1

I'm a long time Focusrite user and have always been very happy with their great pre-amps and AD/DA.

Cheers,
Martin