After the update of the firmware of my sound card (M-Audio FW410), it started clipping on the line and instrument inputs… Moreover I’ve never been happy with the latency of this card. So I’m now looking at the sound cards on the market excluding M-Audio products. I want a Firewire card with at least 4 line/instrument inputs, 4 line outputs, midi in/out and as compact as possible. Some cards that fit my needs:

• Echo Audiofire 4
• Edirol FA-101
• TC Electronic Konnekt 24D
• Motu Ultralite
• RME Fireface 400

Motu and RME are too expensive. As for now my choice would go to the Konnekt 24D which has a built-in DSP that enables to run some effects like compressor and reverb. This may be a good option as my CPU gets sometimes overloaded. As TC Electronic is known for making quality product, this card looks really great. This is confirmed by a test done by Audiofanzine (in french).

Update: I ordered it…