Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Pros: Power button on the front +48V inputs on the front which can also take 1/4" plugs MIDI IN & OUT Can be powered by PC FireWire (6-pin only) instead of 12v adapter Cons: ONly SPDIF is stereo output, and there is only coaxial in/out, no digital The rest of the outputs are MONO channels Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Pretty straightforward, installing driver wasn't difficult either. Value Was this item an overall good value? I think so, just be aware of the feature cons before buying it. If you're hooking this up to monitors it shouldn't be a problem, but if you're running it to another soundcard or a receiver, make sure you plan that first.

Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? The universal inputs (inputs 1 and 2 in the front) are very handy. They can be used with any XLR cable or instrument cable, and this unit automatically detects which one you have. I have my keyboard going to inputs 3 and 4 in the back fulltime, so I have all the flexibility I need with the universals. I also like the ohantom power indicator for microphones. The Firewire 4 can handle almost any recording project and give you a high quality digital waveform. Unless you have a need for many inputs, like an acoustic drumset micing, this will work great. Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? I have used other similar products, and this is my favorite. I like to start up and get to making music. This unit helps me to keep from getting hung up on technical problems. The driver loaded in seconds on my computer, and the virtual mixer is super simple. Value Was this item an overall good value? Can't be beat in this price range.

Features What do you consider to be the best features of this product? What features would you add to this product if you could? Ease of Use How easy is this product to use? How easy is the product to use with other products? Did it take long for you to learn to use this product? Was the manual helpful? How playable do you consider this product to be? Often have to power cycle it twice for the system to see it. Value Was this item an overall good value? $250 is a good price... I'd be fine with $50 more minus any sound crackling or have to power cycle it on and off.