For my new Vista machine, I`m looking for an USB 2 sound card with at least 6 output channels plus midi in/out for driving a Mackie MCU. My ESI quatafire has not had a driver update in 3 years and apparently does not support Vista. BTW: Installing XP on this machine is not an option.
At this time, I am thinking about either picking up the Edirol UA 101 or the Motu 828 mk II (USB 2 version). Here in Germany, the latter is only about 15% more expensive than the Edirol but appears to have more features (besides a bigger footprint).
Any thoughts on either of these two? Any viable alternatives with Vista support in this price range?
At this time, I am thinking about either picking up the Edirol UA 101 or the Motu 828 mk II (USB 2 version). Here in Germany, the latter is only about 15% more expensive than the Edirol but appears to have more features (besides a bigger footprint).
Any thoughts on either of these two? Any viable alternatives with Vista support in this price range?