Hey
I have a motu ultralite mk3, but I hate the software used to route internally on it. Very frustrating.
Since getting a soundcraft mixer I no longer need all the inputs on the motu so I may sell and downgrade.
So I’m looking for a simple, non Mac specific, easy to use interface (small footprint) with good quality sound processing/stereo inputs.
Any of you guys recommend one?
Thanks
The updated Apogee one looks pretty nice.
It looks great, although even though I’m currently on a Mac, i don’t want to be tied by hardware to the format in the future.
Also would prefer a 1/4" inputs. Guess I should’ve pointed that out. 
RME Fireface UCX and never look back
I really like the kind of mixers that enable to record all tracks separately.
I use a Presonus iTwo and find it great. I interface it to a Mac running Logic Pro X.
babyface is a nice apogee alternative. it does have some confusing routing software but i’m fairly sure u dont need it to use it.
I have the RME Babyface and it’s great, also have a Behringer ADA8200 ADAT expander and it works really well if you need more inputs!
@eesn I have read bad reviews about the RME Fireface UCX on AudioFanzine... Like the sound is pretty good, but the build quality not that much.
I own one. The UCX is built like a tank. Same for the drivers&software. My only gripe with it is that it heats up when in constricted space and the weather is warm; even then it works flawlessly. Zero issues since I bought it. No idea why anyone would complain about build quality on this thing.
I have the blackjack as well. very well built, sounds good. Has a pretty nice headphone amp in it actually, and the mic pres are good (haven’t used them much, so I don’t have much to judge them on)
The Focusrite Scarlett series is really good. I have one of the little ones and it’s awesome.
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The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or blackjack might be the thing. Would the 2 mic inputs work as a stereo input over 2 channels?
Basically I’m looking at a efx8 > audio Interface > ableton recording set up
Haven’t seen many small interfaces yet with a dedicated stereo input.
Saffire pro 24 FireWire has been my workhorse interface for the past 4 years… Low latency, good drivers, 4 in 6 out, can add another 8 I/o via adat. No complaints other than the software being a not confusing.
Not a bad thing to be said against the iConnect Audio4+ from me.
I’m looking for a audiointerface too. I start with thinking about getting the new scarlett … head over to motu & rme … but does i really need this kind of expensive superhighquality as an non-pro? no. so i’m back where i startet with resarching … the scarlett 18i8 2nd gen. people say sounds the same like the saffire … my only concern: does the low latency driver is reliable? or does focusrite just wanne be the kings of low latency on USB?!?
If you use a computer and an iPad/iPhone for production, forget everything else and get an iConnect Audio4+.
Once you get your head around it, the iPad configuration app for iConnect Audio4+ is great. No complaints about the sound quality either. Plug a USB hub to the host ports, and you get loads of USB MIDI too. I’ve been very satisfied with it.