Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/07/08 at 14:38
(Originally written by karl.vdb/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Which technical specifications motivated your choice?
I needed a sound card I could use in standalone mode (I wanted to upgrade my system combining an M-audio PCI card with a Yamaha MG10/2 mixer, which has an average sound quality).
The number of inputs is ideal for me.
What do you use it for?
Home studio application with Sonar 8 PE and as standalone device.
What's your setup (motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive,...)?
Motherboard: Asus M2N
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 4000+
Ram: 3 GB
HDD: 160 GB
Windows XP SP2
DAW: Sonar 8 PE
Do you use it with other instruments or systems (mixing console, preamp, DtD, ...) and what's your setup?
I connect it directly to my MP8 digital piano (I only use the audio functions, the Midi is connected directly to the computer via USB).
I didn't buy the 24D version because Sonar 8 offers lots of good plug-ins.
UTILIZATION
- Did you have any problems during installation?
No problems at all, just install, connect, update the drivers and configure it... Perfect!
- Did you have any incompatibility problems?
No
- How complicated is the overall configuration?
Very easy compared to my previous M-audio
- Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
Yes (I only miss descriptions about the DPC)
GETTING STARTED
Is the driver stable?
Very stable up to now. I was a bit worried because of several reviews I read, but fortunately the interface was updated and it is now very reliable.
- Are they up-to-date?
??
- Which software do you use?
Sonar 8 PE
- What's the latency of your system?
11.6 ms
- How many tracks can you record/playback simultaneously ?
??
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
Three days only and I'm fully satisfied (I will update this review in the future).
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
Ease of use and audio quality
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I only compared it with my previous system (M-audio 1010LT + Yamaha mg10/2 mixer) and the Konnekt is much better.
- How would you rate its value for money?
Very good!
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
Yes, for sure
Which technical specifications motivated your choice?
I needed a sound card I could use in standalone mode (I wanted to upgrade my system combining an M-audio PCI card with a Yamaha MG10/2 mixer, which has an average sound quality).
The number of inputs is ideal for me.
What do you use it for?
Home studio application with Sonar 8 PE and as standalone device.
What's your setup (motherboard, CPU, RAM, hard drive,...)?
Motherboard: Asus M2N
CPU: AMD Athlon X2 4000+
Ram: 3 GB
HDD: 160 GB
Windows XP SP2
DAW: Sonar 8 PE
Do you use it with other instruments or systems (mixing console, preamp, DtD, ...) and what's your setup?
I connect it directly to my MP8 digital piano (I only use the audio functions, the Midi is connected directly to the computer via USB).
I didn't buy the 24D version because Sonar 8 offers lots of good plug-ins.
UTILIZATION
- Did you have any problems during installation?
No problems at all, just install, connect, update the drivers and configure it... Perfect!
- Did you have any incompatibility problems?
No
- How complicated is the overall configuration?
Very easy compared to my previous M-audio
- Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
Yes (I only miss descriptions about the DPC)
GETTING STARTED
Is the driver stable?
Very stable up to now. I was a bit worried because of several reviews I read, but fortunately the interface was updated and it is now very reliable.
- Are they up-to-date?
??
- Which software do you use?
Sonar 8 PE
- What's the latency of your system?
11.6 ms
- How many tracks can you record/playback simultaneously ?
??
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
Three days only and I'm fully satisfied (I will update this review in the future).
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
Ease of use and audio quality
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I only compared it with my previous system (M-audio 1010LT + Yamaha mg10/2 mixer) and the Konnekt is much better.
- How would you rate its value for money?
Very good!
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
Yes, for sure