Rme vs motu. Now I have been looking at the MOTU ...
Rme vs motu. Now I have been looking at the MOTU Traveler for a little while, and a friend of mine had one not to long ago and was pleased with it, but now he´s upgrading to the RME Fireface 800, and recommened me to look at RME as well. I will be using the ProjectMix as just a control surfiace, and going to eit Comparing RME Fireface UCX II vs MOTU UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid Print Email RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $1,699. 00 I have 2i2 focusrite Scarlett. y previos ninguna de las dos tienen. The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 is a compact and robust USB-C audio/MIDI interface, offering 18 inputs and 22 outputs. But I am biased, because MOTU was the last piece I bought before I switched to RME products and my experiences with MOTU verses RME have been like being married to Rosanne verses Eva Longoria. The Focusrite solution does not do this it is only for controlling the preamp levels, in box 'direct' monitoring and fixed routing of signals without mixing. For instance how's old FireWire era stuff hold up? Compare MOTU ULTRALITE MK5, RME BABYFACE PRO FS, and RME FFUCXII for audio interface features and specifications. Love the device. Jan 7, 2008 · Anyway my question in this post regards the choise of firewire interface. The Motu matrix is a bit convoluted for my simple brain, but I can get around - Sound quality. Really it will come down to sound quality, the drivers, and the usability of RME's TotalMix vs MOTU's CueMix virtual mixers. 00 Compare RME Babyface Pro FS, RME FFUCXII, Focusrite Plus, and MOTU M6 audio interfaces to find the best fit for your audio needs. The two choices on the table are upgrading from the MOTU to an RME m-1610 Pro, or from the Yamaha’s to some high end Adam’s monitors. 0 You Pay: $3,199. Prism Sound Lyra 2 Hi, My budget is $1k-$2k for one of these interfaces. Beides tolle Wandler-Qualität, feine PreAmps. for a my recordi Re: MOTU 624 vs RME UCX II - Upgrade Dilemma Hi watsicagaylord, welcome to the RME user forum. I think MOTU is a solid company that makes good gear, and even their "prosumer" line is capable of real professional use, it just wouldn't be as expandable in the long-term (or, potentially, as durable) as the RME. I have Genelec 8030c. RME UCXII - $1600 Motu Ultralite MK5 - $650 The RME is almost 3 times the cost, yet the Motu seems to have more connectivity and ports. Which of the MOTU UltraLite-mk5 and RME Babyface PRO FS interfaces has the best mic preamps and inputs, please? I want the loudest mic preamp, and I want the greatest gain attainable. I am confident at this point that MOTU interfaces all have great hardware specs, and at less MOTU 624 vs RME UCX ii (or other options?) So I'm looking to upgrade my interface. 00 Apollo Twin X , Avid MBox, Neve88m, Motu, Rme, Audient, Neumann Mt48 etc how would you rank them in terms of sound, then in terms of compatibility or know issues? 新型MOTU 828（2024年モデル）が飛躍的に進化してた！ 【名機】 • 新型MOTU 828（2024年モデル）が飛躍的に進化してた！ 【名機】 more The RME Babyface was released a few years ago and the Motu M2/M4 was released recently. The Motu has the same converters and technology as their interfaces that cost thousands, it's just a small version but the same hardware. Wondering if its worth the pri So Motu M4, while being a cheaper option, tends to get more favorable ⭐ reviews than the $999 RME Babyface Pro FS, as seen on the chart below. Similar threads RME ADI-2 Pro FS R mic pre amp vs MOTU UltraLite Mk5 bachatero Jun 11, 2025 Audio Interfaces (ADC & DAC) Replies 15 Views 3K Jun 12, 2025 Think RME's own Babyface Pro FS, Audient iD22 or Focusrite Clarett 2Pre, for example. 00 Home The Forums Music Computers Best high-end audio interface for hybrid use (studio + DJ shows) — Antelope vs RME vs MOTU Hi guys. Hate the support. I imagine not a big difference? Don't know - Any Noise Issues. I went from Scarlett Solo to Motu Ultralite MK5 and noticed a considerable difference in Jun 2, 2025 · The MOTU can be expanded via AVB and ADAT lightpipe and I believe it's mixing software can handle 64 in / out. Though RME seems to have a better go of it. Sep 19, 2024 · The MOTU, while being a newer device, is no longer supported officially as far as I know. . Devices choices : 200€-350€. I am getting a bit of ground noise in my current setup and have tried Nov 2, 2022 · I have yet to see a comparison of these two. Ostensibly the Mk III of the Motu should sound better than the Mk II and have better features. This is not a question about Similar threads RME ADI-2 Pro FS R mic pre amp vs MOTU UltraLite Mk5 bachatero Jun 11, 2025 Audio Interfaces (ADC & DAC) Replies 15 Views 3K Jun 12, 2025 S'lut ! L'éternel problème de choix ! Quels sont les meilleurs convertisseurs : ceux de la RME Multiface ou ceux des MOTU (2408, 2408Mk3, 828 MK2)… The only equivalent in the RME lineup is the FireFOX UCX2 at $1700. Looking for an upgrademore I/O and better preamps , dual headphones. Comparing RME UFX III vs MOTU M4 vs Steinberg UR22C Print Email RME Fireface UFX III 188-Channel Audio Interface with USB 3. Compare MOTU M6 vs RME BABYFACE PRO FS vs RME UFX III vs MOTU ULTRALITE MK5 Comparing MOTU M6 vs RME BABYFACE PRO FS vs RME UFX III vs MOTU Hey there! I'm not sure how many producers frequent this forum, but on the off chance someone has familiarity with both RME products and (newer) MOTU products, I wanted to ask for a bit of comparison. Question: To anyone out there on a Mac, which would you buy if you were willing to spend about $900-$1000, an RME multiface+pci rig or the new MOTU 2408 MKIII? I really don't want to spend quite this much but I also want to be able to have the best possible sound quality (A/D/A conversion) I Which of the MOTU UltraLite-mk5 and RME Babyface PRO FS interfaces has the best mic preamps and inputs, please? I want the loudest mic preamps, and I want the greatest gain attainable. The only thing i can tell you is that i don't need more I was eyeing the RME Babyface Pro FS, Apogee Duet 3, Motu Ultralite MK5, Antelope Audio Zen Go and the Arturia Audiofuse. Sometime in the next month or two, I will be getting rid of my antiquated and only semi supported M-Audio Projectmix I/O, with which I have a love/hate relationship for the last 3 years. Comparing RME Fireface UFX II vs RME UFX III vs RME Fireface UCX Print Email RME Fireface UFX II 60-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface RME Fireface UFX III 188-Channel Audio Interface with USB 3. I am getting a new interface for me setup. Win wie OSX. Besides the FPGA based design you get a very mature and stable DSP mixer, lag free with excellent design and features. Here is my scenario. Soundwise, MOTU is great but I had a bad experience with MOTU's USB connection. 00 (16) Add to Cart Comparing RME Fireface UCX II vs MOTU M4 Print Email RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $1,699. 95 io ho avuto sia la 828mkIII sia la RME FF400, dal punto di vista audio le reputo due schede eccellenti, il minus della motu è che essendo "ottimizzata" per mac, il sw su mac offre qualche feature in più rispetto a quando installato su PC Ossimoro: Sostantivo maschile accostare nella medesima locuzione parole che esprimono concetti contrari. These two audio interfaces are the last canditates since my budget is about 500 . The same mixer for all recording interfaces since about 25y, therefore mature / proven. Rest eher Featuregeschmackssache. So here are the main differences: RME is released in 2012-02-20 (according to amazon) MOTU is released 2015-02-20 (according to amazon) So The MOTU UltraLite-mk5 and the RME Fireface UCX II are both high-quality audio/MIDI interfaces, but they cater to slightly different needs and preferences, making each suited to specific user profiles. RME devices are definitively worth the price. MOTU 828es vs. I did read somewhere online that most digital to analogue converters are the same, unless you pay out a lot of money for a better interface. If you need more I/O you can run a ADAT expander which allows you to process the inputs and outputs with RME DSP and route it anywhere. I am choosing between Motu Audio Express and RME Babyface. I'm here to ask for your advice . The RME babyface was released a few years ago and the Motu M2/M4 was released recently. Does anyone have any experience with these? And do any of them have to be plugged in externally through an outlet? Price wise RME is probably out of my budget. 00 I'm in the market for a new audio interface and I'm looking for input on these interfaces in particular: - MOTU 828ES - Antelope Discrete 8 synergy core (will appreciate any input if you have experience with a different unit if it features the same clocki RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $999. Do the RME and Motu sound better than Focusrite? They are much more expensive than the Scarlett models. I noticed the DAW PC builder who built my current PC said on a forum that he felt the MOTU Ultralite AVB was a close second to RME in terms of solid performance now so I was tempted. Either of them would do the job for me. Jun 22, 2019 · Go for RME. 00 MOTU offers more bang-for-buck purely in terms of the amount of I/O you get at a given price point. 1. On top of that, it's fairly safe to say that Motu M4 is a more popular audio interface, based on its 500+ reviews. Scarlett itself has higher models. Treiber mittlerweile auch stabil und gut bei Motu. Also, are there any features significantly in favour of either of the two interfaces? Does one have better preamps/converters etc than the other? Aug 18, 2024 · Current setup: MOTU 828ES with 2x ADAT to 2x MOTU 8PRE Proposed setup: UFX III with 2x ADATs to 2x MOTU 8PRE What has been your experience with regards to - Usability. lo mas parecido seria comprar una RME-32 AD MADI y una PCI HDSP MADI, pero yo creo que se eleva muchisimo el precio comparado con la MOTU, eso si la calidad me imagino debe ser muy superior. MOTU 828es vs RME Fireface UCX vs. Comparing RME BABYFACE PRO FS vs MOTU M4 Print Email RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $999. No other RME model offers similar features as the Ultralite MK5. Weiss nur vom Kollegen, der RME und Motu hat, dass aktuelle Motus mit RME wohl ebenbürtig sind. Is the RME UCX ii really worth nearly double that of the MOTU 624? Is there anything else in this price range I'm not seeing? Particularly looking for something half-rack sized (the babyface pro just looks like a cable octopus sitting on a desk) with super low latency, ADAT in/out (to utilize my Focusrite's i/o) and good driver stability. Get the RME BF Pro. You have to pay almost triple the price to have all of this in RME. I’m aware that RME drivers are still being updated on the UFX, but it’s a 14 year old device now. Been working with a Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 for 5 years now and am not happy with the driver stability. 8K subscribers Subscribe On the recording side, the AK5554 ADC in the MOTU displays a bit more digital filter passband ripple than I like at up to 96 kHz in particular, and unlike RME they're not doing anything about it (and probably can't except possibly driver-side). Or if you don't mind wrestling the EMU drivers on an older machine in exchange for getting by on a shoestring budget, there's still the 0404 USB (ADC = AK5385A) or the 1212M or 1616M (ADC = AK5394A) for a pure line-level interface based on a PCI card. Is the RME UCX ii really worth nearly double that of the MOTU 624? So these are the main competitors for me: RME Fireface UCX and the MOTU UltraLite AVB. Just looking for thoughts and opinions on these two options. The RME and newer MOTU solutions operate as full mixer and provide an equivalent of what you would have if you had a physical mixer in front of you. This got me wondering about how far back in time in terms of RME gear where you're likely still getting modern-ish MOTU level performance in the DAC/ADC section, but getting RME quality headphone amplification. I don't use the built-in preamps, only Line In so I wonder if the RME really worth the bucks in this case or if Motu's converters sound almost the same. I have 2i2 focusrite Scarlett. Is it better than the Motu? Probably, but is it $1100 more better? More than likely no Comparing MOTU M6 vs MOTU ULTRALITE MK5 vs RME Fireface UCX II Print Email MOTU M6 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $449. RME is by far the best and a reliable solution with extremely well driver and software support. 00 (2) Add to Cart RME Fireface UFX II vs. Wondering if its worth the pri Pues interfaz firewire con 24 I/O desbalanceados como la MOTU en RME me parece que no hay. I want the most detail and clarity possible in a flat response studio monitor (AKG 701 or Ultrasone Pro 750 or JBL LSR305) Will the MOTU or the RME be a step back in quality comparing with the 96i/o (I think the converters technology is much better now than 20 years ago and the 96 is not that good, but maybe theres still a difference). 00 RME Fireface400 vs Motu Ultralite mk3 6 posts • Page 1 of 1 RELATED PRODUCTS Products related to this topic can be added here Comparing RME Fireface UCX II vs MOTU ULTRALITE MK5 Print Email RME Fireface UCX II 40-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $1,699. Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd Gen Made by Miike 11. RME Fireface 400 or 800 or MOTU Traveler. sorry can't "polish" the text. Originally had the MOTU Ultralite MK3 (w/firewire) and it was great. I do record synths / live instruments but mostly I care about the converter and amp on the headphone output. = Audient id14 MKII Vs Moty M4 500€-600€ = UAD Apollo Solo VS Audiofuse vs Motu UltraLite AVB 800€-900€ = RME Babyface Pro Fs Vs Motu ultralite mk5 900€-1000€ = UAD TWIN DUOP X - ARTURIA AUDIOFUSE STUDIO 1100€-1400€ = UAD TWIN QUAD - RME Fireface UCX II Mit Motu bin ich nicht auf dem Laufenden. I switch between Mac and PC often, so stability on both is a must. I hear a lot about RME and Motu. Which would u rather buy?? RME Firface 800 or Motu 896 HD They are about the same price, but vary in features. Are these things that much better quality wise than what I I have both these interfaces here in my studio and was wondering if the converters in the RME are better than the MOTU. Comparing RME BABYFACE PRO FS vs MOTU ULTRALITE MK5 Print Email RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $999. The ones that interesed me are Motu Ultralite MK3 and RME Fireface 800 (prices, In/Out and firewire are what make me think about these ones) The MOTU would probably be more than capable of making great recordings now, so if budget is tight, that's an option that makes sense. I wanted to ask a about a MOTU Ultralite MK5 vs RME Fireface UCX II comparison for anyone who used one or both of them. It's also worth mentioning that the $257 alternative I prefer not to downgrade from that quality. I work in Windows 10, 64-bit. Ok!! after all the problems i had with Focusrite i decided to "upgrade?" to RME BabyFace or MOTU UltraLite MK3 . Running out of time this morning . I don't trust their USB connection even now. Comparing RME BABYFACE PRO FS vs MOTU ULTRALITE MK5 vs MOTU M2 Print Email RME Babyface Pro FS 24-Channel USB-B Audio/MIDI Interface You Pay: $999. vpbkl3, 0o9d, 37jhi, opiw, stxum, z5khx, 6c07x, hzj7, eerdi, 4hb0w,