Looking at the interface on it's mfg's website.... it looks good. I had to look into the user manual but yes.. it does support ASIO so that interface should be a good one.

The one downside to it for me is that it only has one pair of stereo outs. Although, for the most part, one stereo out is sufficient and workable in most home studios. I found the headphone output on the Focusrite to be seriously underpowered. I added a Behringer Mini-Amp 4 ch headphone amp and picked it's input off of one of the 4 stereo pairs on the back of the Sapphire. I believe the Mini-Amp could also be used to supply signal to other devices, should that be necessary, complete with a volume control.

The JBL's are a good choice for speakers. I've used JBL in my PA and guitar amps in the past with great results. As I mentioned earlier, you may want to consider adding a sub to the studio speaker configuration at some later point because 5" cones only move so much air. Get to know the JBL's first.

I like to buy from the local stores because both SA & GC offer a 30 day minimum (might be 45 days INS) 100% no questions return guarantee. It's a 45 minute ride to them. I've never had problems where I needed to return anything but it's nice to know that option exists.

As far as the gear and the software you have chosen, I think it's a real fine start. I started with my Focusrite Saffire and Mackie MR-5's and still, after close to 9 years now, they are still working flawlessly and on the second DAW computer which itself is now 5+ yrs in service.










Last edited by Guitarhacker; 06/08/14 06:19 AM.
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