Terratec Phase 24 24/192kHz Firewire Audio Interface
2 analog ins and outs, 1 coaxial digital I/O, 1 MIDI I/O.
Overall User Ratings (based on 7 ratings)
Submitted February 17, 2005 by a customer from medievalunderworld.com
"Don't currently recommend for any type of audio solution."
ASIO drivers are unable to cope with latency issues. Terratec support unavailable. Could not find a US phone number or even a FAQ for this fairly new product. In fact, I could not even find a link on the main terratec page at terratec.com for this product. Update to latest firmware and drivers did not resolve the issue. Wma drivers for an alternate low cost sound system actually performed BETTER than this device via any of its interface mechanisms, even with latency set to max (19.9ms). Test platform was WinXP sp1 on a very robust laptop system used for all our product testing. Looks like terratec needs to work out driver issues before recommending this product for professional use.
Sound
The spec sheet has nice SNR ~110db. Also has balanced outputs.
Features
This is really a minimalist solution for small gigs (ie laptop dj). Fits the application well with the exception of the lack of a preamp. 2 TRS inputs & 2 TRS outputs, 2x 6-pin firewire interface, 1 headphone jack (mind you with no amplification though it has what appears to be a volume knob that seems to be unfunctional), healthy output levels, coax spdif i/o, midi i/o
Quality
small and pretty, but wouldn't want to drop too many times.
Value
Low price in comparison to many other products, but the value/$$ is likely much lower than with a slightly more expensive product. This product is likely not a good solution for even a computer w/o a sound card as there isn't EAX / A3D support which is ideal for gaming. Certainly not for pro work.
Manufacturer Support
If you live in the US there appears to be no local support number. Also Terratec appears to charge around 1E.
The Wow Factor
You will not impress anyone.
Musical Background:
Recording engineer, software developer
Musical Style:
Jungle & Live PA
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Submitted February 26, 2005
Terratec Phase 24 24/192kHz Firewire Audio Interface Customer Review
Sound
I dunno, couldn't get it to work - couldn't get some one to help me get it to work.
Features
Dunno
Quality
This is the cheesiest piece of crap audio interface out there. Terratec is the most incompetent music company I've ever come across. Their support site is very old (you will not find this interface listed anywhere on their support site) and their only english support is in the UK.
Value
Honestly, now, why buy this? Don't be cheap - GO WITH A RESPECTED COMPANY. If you have a Mac, I'd say save up and buy a MOTU interface - if you have a PC, get a... well, I dunno. Get a Mac.
Manufacturer Support
AWFUL
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