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Echo Layla 3G 8-Channel PCI Audio Interface

Layla3G is the third generation of Echo's flagship PCI-based multitrack digital recorder. The original Layla premiered seven years ago to critical acclaim, including a TEC award nomination. Since then Echo has been perfecting the art of making high quality recording products at affordable prices. Now you can get all of the features of the Layla24 for a new low price, but with better converters and dual mic preamps!! Learn More...

    • New $499.95
    • Blowouts save up to $50!
  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $124.98
    • free ground shipping
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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
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Support:
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Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
comes with everything you need if your just starting out or have been in computer recording for years. Even comes with a free copy of trackation which although i dont use it was a nice extra. The unit is also pci card powered so no need for an external power supply.

Quality:
only problem like everyone else has said in these reviews is the front pre amp and headphone pots feel tacky and weak compaired to the rest of the unit.

Value:
very good value for money.

Sound:
very clean sound, good pre amps

Support:
havent had to use the customer help line yet and i hope i never have to. Driver updates are very good.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
Piles of features, has most of what you need. Everything provides works well.

Quality:
My only gripe is the preamp and headphone knobs which are below par... very plasticky and shoddy feel to them. Otherwise, everyhting else is solid and very pleasing aesthetically.

Value:
Great value... works well for me.

Desirability:
Very well.

Sound:
Rock solid unit, clean clear converters, and pretty good preamps.

Support:
Drivers work well and are rock solid. However, they should have released new ones long time ago to help with improving latency to the levels which are achievable with this card.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
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Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Came with Tracktion v1 which is ASIO but I use it with Adobe Audition which uses WDM drivers but the Layla 3G works with both systems. Very Versatile

Quality:
The Layla 3G is a sturdy aluminium case style box and very nice looking but the front knobs are a bit slippy. Maybe a little knarling might help grip

Value:
For what this unit does, I think it would be hard to get the quality and versatility for the price paid for it.

Sound:
The recorded sound quality is absolutely pristine. Even using a Shure SM58 it picks up everything just like a condenser and distorted guitars through a 10 year old Zoom 9030 is clean.

Support:
So far haven't needed support in 3 months

Overall:
I would say if I need to replace this product for what I need it for within 5 years it's because I won the lottery or it got broke by the kids. Other than that I want my 5 year old to use it when he's 20

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
Great and clean sounding preamp, rock solid drivers,alluminium case feel very solid and fantastic Echo support. the only downside are the knob at the front can feel a bit fragile compared to the alluminium case

Value:
Free copy of trackton if you need a DAW

Support:
you can get a echo tech on the phone in less than 5 min!

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