Review: M-Audio Profire 2626

3 Reviews:

Review by	RecordingReview
Submitted on	2011-12-19 12:13:07
The pros far outweigh the cons on this interface, it's a major upgrade from the Digidesign 002 Rack and I'm thoroughly enjoying playing around with it this weekend. I'm expanding and simplifying my DAW at once. I have no choice, I have to buy it.

Review by	MusicRadar
Submitted on	2011-12-19 12:12:04
Rating	9
Pros: - Superb audio quality. - Eight high-quality preamp. - Impressive signal-to-noise ratio. - Flexibility via mixer/router. - Separate headphone mixes. - Standalone operation. Cons: - No built-in effects. - Mixer/router could be daunting for some. Verdict: If you've got the money, then this is a mighty fine audio interface, with flexibility to match its sonic prowess.

Review by	Sound On Sound
Submitted on	2011-12-19 12:10:43
Overall, I like the Profire 2626 a lot. It does exactly what I want an audio interface to do: it captures input signals cleanly and accurately with no fuss, it offers plenty of inputs, plus sufficient routing and cue-mixing flexibility that many users won't need to pair it with a mixer or other outboard gear, and it has dependable and mature drivers that won't let you down in the heat of a session. And it offers all this functionality at a keenly competitive price. Most of the flies in the ointment, as far as I'm concerned, are to do with the current version of Pro Tools M-Powered (see box), and if there's a feeling that Digidesign's support for the Profire is a teeny bit grudging, that's understandable. After all, this is a product that could seriously dent sales of the 003 range...