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Audio Interfaces - Internal versus External (USB) recommendation

I'm looking at replacing my aging SB Live Value soundcard with something more modern with much lower latency and ASIO 2 support. I do quite a bit of music composition through Sibelius (7) and Cubase, ...
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How do I fix the latency issue when recording through M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro USB Audio Interface?

I'm having trouble using the "M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro" USB audio interface to record with. I've tried to manually adjust the latency in the M-AUDIO Fast Track Pro Properties but the slider is locked ...
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Would a Thunderbolt audio interface decrease latency (in theory)?

I've always been curious as to the latency limits of USB 2.0/3.0, Firewire 400/800, and now thunderbolt on audio interfaces. I'm really excited to see a thunderbolt audio interface on the market, but ...
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Equipment: new interface necessary or not? (Using Mackie 402-VLZ3 with 2010 iMac)

Okay, so I'm looking for advice on what's the most appropriate equipment decision for my situation. I started with a 2007 MacBook Pro, and I eventually realized that the integrated Intel sound card ...
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Best audio interface in the low end?

I'm looking to buy an USB audio interface for home recording. It has to be fairly common, since I intend to buy second-hand in Bulgaria (where I live), or maybe import from eBay UK. One instrument ...
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How to judge preamp and A/D quality on a USB audio interface?

I'm looking for an audio interface for casual recording. There are things it's easy to tell from specs -- number of channels, connectors, phantom power, etc. -- but I don't know any way to tell if an ...
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FireWire or USB

Which is better for audio recording? FireWire or USB audio interfaces? I've used USB quite a bit and struggled with a few latency issues (which have since been resolved) but the speeds of FireWire ...