Audio interface for recording the Axe

kessler182

kessler182

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I'm having an awful time trying to record my Axe with my Edirol UA25 - it just doesnt sound right at all.

Can you guys let me know what you're using to record the Axe direct and how you have it set up?

Also - recording with S/PDIF vs Analogue outs, what's do you prefer? Does the quality of the interface affect the S/PDIF signal since the signal path is all digital?

Cheers
Dave
 
Nothing wrong with SPDIF, just use 48/24 and set the Axe as clock master. Better than using non quality preamps. Meaning at least a Focusrite Isa One.
If your DAW set to 48/24 there is no SRC, so you don't have to bother about interface quality.
 
I've always had problems with SPDIF so I don't bother with it anymore. Just get some very good short audio cables and you're in business.
 
I use the M-Audio audiophile 2496. Its supposed to be quite good, but its russian roulette as for many ppl, the interface produces click and pop noises during recording, and there is no official fix - u have to play around with your computers bios and it appears there are several causes for the problems.

i played and got my head blown off.
 
With audio converters you definitely get what you pay for...using even a midrange$ interface (as compared to "consumer grade") can improve your sound and cut down on "Windows headaches".
 
"consumer grade"............

If I were a rocket scientist with a doctorate specialising in abstract art, I may, just may be able to get the m-audio to play nice. The amount of useless crap that u need to learn just to make things work!! Its a terrible irony that the pro equipment could probably be used sucessfully with minimal knowledge.
 
JJunkie said:
I use the M-Audio audiophile 2496. Its supposed to be quite good, but its russian roulette as for many ppl, the interface produces click and pop noises during recording, and there is no official fix - u have to play around with your computers bios and it appears there are several causes for the problems.

i played and got my head blown off.
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M-audio soundcards are notoriously PITA with the motherboard's VIA and other FW chipsets. My FW410 did the same too. You need to get a FW card with TI chipset (like most of Belkins) and the clicks and pops will go away.
 
aftec said:
JJunkie said:
I use the M-Audio audiophile 2496. Its supposed to be quite good, but its russian roulette as for many ppl, the interface produces click and pop noises during recording, and there is no official fix - u have to play around with your computers bios and it appears there are several causes for the problems.

i played and got my head blown off.
Click to expand...

M-audio soundcards are notoriously PITA with the motherboard's VIA and other FW chipsets. My FW410 did the same too. You need to get a FW card with TI chipset (like most of Belkins) and the clicks and pops will go away.
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thanks for the advice though im not quite sure what you meant. It sounds intruiging though, as I havent heard of that type of fix yet (there are so many different fixes ppl have used). However,my audio interface is not external/firewire. it hooks into the motherboards PCI slot.

Cheers
 
JJunkie said:
aftec said:
JJunkie said:
I use the M-Audio audiophile 2496. Its supposed to be quite good, but its russian roulette as for many ppl, the interface produces click and pop noises during recording, and there is no official fix - u have to play around with your computers bios and it appears there are several causes for the problems.

i played and got my head blown off.
Click to expand...

M-audio soundcards are notoriously PITA with the motherboard's VIA and other FW chipsets. My FW410 did the same too. You need to get a FW card with TI chipset (like most of Belkins) and the clicks and pops will go away.
Click to expand...

thanks for the advice though im not quite sure what you meant. It sounds intruiging though, as I havent heard of that type of fix yet (there are so many different fixes ppl have used). However,my audio interface is not external/firewire. it hooks into the motherboards PCI slot.

Cheers
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My bad, sorry. I messed it up with the Profire 2626. As a quickie try to disable the FW on the motherboard, since the card is PCI based, it should not be the cause, but I have seen some strange things before.
 
i fixed the problem last night. Apparently cpu throttling and power management was the cause of static. I tried disabling these things in bios before without luck, but this time I tried a few other tricks as well - i can hardly believe it! If anyone has troubleswith their audiophile 2496, feel free to pm me and I can give you the details.

But, for the OP, I still wouldnt recommend this card, as many ppl have trouble disabling cpu throttling / power management, due to either the motherboard not allowing changes to some parameters, or win 7 64bit, which apparently relies on ACPI (i.e. windows wont start if its disabled) - lucky i have 32bit.

Cheers.
 
JJunkie said:
I use the M-Audio audiophile 2496. Its supposed to be quite good, but its russian roulette as for many ppl, the interface produces click and pop noises during recording, and there is no official fix - u have to play around with your computers bios and it appears there are several causes for the problems.

i played and got my head blown off.
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What do you mean fool around with the Bios? That's totally ridiculous.-Sorry, but that is just not TRUE. maybe on YOUR system-On my W7x64 The AP2496 records perfectly and I never have pops and clicks. And for many, many, ,many others. So come on, be fair. You talk like that and maybe someone can only afford to spend $100 but your innacurate post will turn them away fro a really solid , but inexpensive interface with great 64bit drivers.I have only been using it for 8 years now, yes 8. Using Sonar 853 x64 now. I actually now have 2 installed and synced ising the digital in'and outs. Works great and gives me so many more options.
They also cost a whopping $89.
BTW, I can afford a much more expensive interface, but I don't need it-UI have a really good one now.
 
Stratman68 said:
JJunkie said:
I use the M-Audio audiophile 2496. Its supposed to be quite good, but its russian roulette as for many ppl, the interface produces click and pop noises during recording, and there is no official fix - u have to play around with your computers bios and it appears there are several causes for the problems.

i played and got my head blown off.
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What do you mean fool around with the Bios? That's totally ridiculous.-Sorry, but that is just not TRUE. maybe on YOUR system-On my W7x64 The AP2496 records perfectly and I never have pops and clicks. And for many, many, ,many others. So come on, be fair. You talk like that and maybe someone can only afford to spend $100 but your innacurate post will turn them away fro a really solid , but inexpensive interface with great 64bit drivers.I have only been using it for 8 years now, yes 8. Using Sonar 853 x64 now. I actually now have 2 installed and synced ising the digital in'and outs. Works great and gives me so many more options.
They also cost a whopping $89.
BTW, I can afford a much more expensive interface, but I don't need it-UI have a really good one now.
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whatever dude. look at the m-audio website faq if you want to pursue "the truth" for yourself. I basically followed the methodology published there to fix the issue, which requires bios configuring. If you search this issue on the net you will find many forums on this very topic. Its true, many AP2496 owners have never had issues, but also.... many have!
 
no disagreement on Stratman's above point. I want to say that for this card to work properly, editing your computers bios settings will be required for some (the minority). Bios editing forms part of the troubleshooting guide published on M-Audio.com.

Personally, I didnt feel particularly comfortable editing the bios as this can void my computer's warranty if the system fails.

This is perfectly relevant to the OP's question.
 
JJunkie said:
no disagreement on Stratman's above point. I want to say that for this card to work properly, editing your computers bios settings will be required for some (the minority). Bios editing forms part of the troubleshooting guide published on M-Audio.com.

Personally, I didnt feel particularly comfortable editing the bios as this can void my computer's warranty if the system fails.

This is perfectly relevant to the OP's question.
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My PC's warranty expired the day I built it! :lol: Out of all these years of pc-based recording(12?) I have to admit I have never heard of going in the BIOS to fix audio problems, except for disabling the motherboards audio chipset. It just shows to go ya, if ya haven't learned anything today, ya better visit the AxeFX Forum while there's still time.
 
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