Feature:
The product includes everything you need to get up and going. It is extremely convienient because it can phantom power microphones with full 48v using ONLY USB power.
Quality:
Quality of construction is fine, however it would be nice if it were in a metal enclosure, but given the price, I am very satisfied.
Value:
I own or have owned MOTU, ECHO Audio, M-Audio, EMU, Presonus, Turtle Beech USB/Firewire sound cards and for it's intended application of two channels, the EMU Tracker Pre would be my first choice.
Desirability:
This is a workhorse product not a useless sexy toy.
Sound:
The sound is excellent and comparable to much more expensive products. You must use care when connecting it to other equipment because ground loops/switching power supply noise from the PC can be a problem, other sound cards also have this problem. The best results are obtained when the laptop is powered from battery.
Ease of Use:
Depending on the host application, the product can be tricky to use because you may need to set the sample rate in multiple locations. One frustrating thing is that it does not remember the last sample rate setting, it always starts up at 44.1.
Support:
Communication with EMU is less than satisfactory, but their response is typical for this market. I have had worse support from MOTU for instance.
Overall:
I continually watch for new and improved sound cards, but I expect this will be my first choice for quite a while.
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