Which recording interface?

[Mikael Hansson]

Hi Paul,

paul.maddox.mail-list at synth.net wrote:
> Guys,
> 
>  Ok, I can't do it, I need to get a recording interface. I just can't live
> without one.
> 
>  So, can someone suggest something suitable with the following ;-
> 
>  minimum 8 simultaneous record inputs
>  minimum 4 XLR ins (preferably XLR/Line)
>  switchable phantom on at least four of the inputs.
>  idealy firewire (I just don't trust USB2)
>  minimum two audio outs (don't need more than that)
>  compatible with Logic (yes, I'm using OSX)
> 
>  and the catch, budget wise, 250ukp is about the limit. I'd *LOVE* one of
> the MOTU 8 pre's (perfect!) but sadly at ?370 it's out of reach.
> 
>  don't mind second hand, as long as it works :-)

I can only think of one gadget that fits your demands and it's the 
Presonus Firepod,
<http://www.presonus.com/products/Detail.aspx?ProductId=3>

There's an auction that ends tomorrow on ebay:
<http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=firepod>

/Micke