Posted on Feb 16, 2017 01:56 am
coolo
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Member Since: Jan 28, 2003
So, last year, I was trying to mix some music on my new set up, and my trust Delta 66 interface that I've had for over a decade, started distorting in the output for the left channel. I was sad. So, after experimenting with some techniques to try and fix the problem, and promptly failing all of them, I eventually bit the bullet and bought myself one of these for Christmas:
us.focusrite.com/usb-audio-interfaces/scarlett-6i6
It looks pretty sweet in my setup. But in the end, it turns out I'm pretty much just using it for it's outputs. It has 2 headphone outputs which is nice. But the routing, for as many inputs/outputs as it has is weaksauce. I couldn't do half the things I thought I might be able to do. And the mic pres which they sing so highly about are ok. Probably for most home studios they're great, but I already have a stand alone pre that sounds really nice.
But, of course I ran some tests with various input routing setups, and even if I use my standalone pre, it sounds best (cleanest) if I continue to use the inputs on my Delta 66 and don't put it through the Focusrite at all. It's kind of expensive just being used as an output only sound card with some built in headphone amps. But like I said, it looks fresh.
But I got a good deal on a used one (still 2nd gen), so hey, I can't complain too much. Ha! Now I just need to find the time to record some more stuff. Especially since I'm taking this singing/voice class at the local community college, so theoretically I should sound better!
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