Log in
Log in

or

Thread 18i8 vs pro 24 dsp-both are $300 when on sale . running windows 7

  • 3 replies
  • 2 participants
  • 1,097 views
  • 2 followers
spacemesa

spacemesa

2 posts
New AFfiliate
First post
1 Posted on 06/19/2014 at 10:08:15
in the process of upgrading computer and this would be a starter studio purchase. it seems the pro 24 dsp has lowered the price point to $299.00 since firewire is fading in the market.

compared to the 18i8 going down to $300 when on sale; just looking for the best purchase as pro 24 has a solid pedigree along with the dsp features however, the more recent 18i8 has the additional preamps and usb connection.

I would primarily be recording solo and would like some feedback on how often the virtual studio monitoring is used by this community or users in general.

with the 18i8, i like the capability of multiple inputs for a live recording(18i8). From what i know the preamps are identical from both units?

any other details for comparision would be appreciated. just looking in reality what features are actually used or valuable since i have no other hardware for mixing/additional inputs yet.

thanks for everyone's time,

john h.
Simon Focusrite

Simon Focusrite

207 posts
AFfinity Poster
2 Posted on 06/20/2014 at 01:41:03
Hi John,

Thanks for your interest.
You may find the product comparison chart on our website helpful:

https://global.focusrite.com/audio-interface-comparison-chart

If you scroll the products to the right, you will be able to see the 18i8 & Pro24 DSP on the same page for feature comparison.
There are a number of connectivity features to consider, USB vs Firewire, remembering that Firewire can also be used over Thunderbolt. The ins & outs of each unit, both have ADAT in, allowing for channel strip extensions if needed. The Scarlett has iPad connectivity via a camera kit, but the Saffire has the Loop Back feature. The DSP effects can help free up some processing power from your computer with regards to input effects (vocal reverb etc). VRM is obviously also very helpful if you mix a lot on headphones.

Hopefully some more members will give their opinions.

Best regards
Simon // Focusrite Technical Support
spacemesa

spacemesa

2 posts
New AFfiliate
3 Posted on 06/22/2014 at 08:08:07
not interested in ipad feature, just looking at differences mainly ,would 2 extra preamps be more valuable than the dsp chip and 6 outputs? thanks for the reply
Simon Focusrite

Simon Focusrite

207 posts
AFfinity Poster
4 Posted on 06/27/2014 at 01:10:21
Hi John,

Unfortunately I can't really answer that question as its largely based on what you feel your needs are for your recording projects.
Perhaps some other members can let you know how they're using their Focusrite interfaces and it what contexts, this might help you decide if they're using for similar projects.

Best regards
Simon // Focusrite Technical Support
cookies
We are using cookies!

Yes, Audiofanzine is using cookies. Since the last thing that we want is disturbing your diet with too much fat or too much sugar, you'll be glad to learn that we made them ourselves with fresh, organic and fair ingredients, and with a perfect nutritional balance. What this means is that the data we store in them is used to enhance your use of our website as well as improve your user experience on our pages and show you personalised ads (learn more). To configure your cookie preferences, click here.

We did not wait for a law to make us respect our members and visitors' privacy. The cookies that we use are only meant to improve your experience on our website.

Our cookies
Cookies not subject to consent
These are cookies that guarantee the proper functioning of Audiofanzine and allow its optimization. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Example: cookies that help you stay logged in from page to page or that help customizing your usage of the website (dark mode or filters).
Google Analytics
We are using Google Analytics in order to better understand the use that our visitors make of our website in an attempt to improve it.
Advertising
This information allows us to show you personalized advertisements thanks to which Audiofanzine is financed. By unchecking this box you will still have advertisements but they may be less interesting :) We are using Google Ad Manager to display part of our ads, or tools integrated to our own CMS for the rest. We are likely to display advertisements from our own platform, from Google Advertising Products or from Adform.

We did not wait for a law to make us respect our members and visitors' privacy. The cookies that we use are only meant to improve your experience on our website.

Our cookies
Cookies not subject to consent

These are cookies that guarantee the proper functioning of Audiofanzine. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Examples: cookies that help you stay logged in from page to page or that help customizing your usage of the website (dark mode or filters).

Google Analytics

We are using Google Analytics in order to better understand the use that our visitors make of our website in an attempt to improve it. When this parameter is activated, no personal information is sent to Google and the IP addresses are anonymized.

Advertising

This information allows us to show you personalized advertisements thanks to which Audiofanzine is financed. By unchecking this box you will still have advertisements but they may be less interesting :) We are using Google Ad Manager to display part of our ads, or tools integrated to our own CMS for the rest. We are likely to display advertisements from our own platform, from Google Advertising Products or from Adform.


You can find more details on data protection in our privacy policy.
You can also find information about how Google uses personal data by following this link.