Edirol FA101 Firewire Audio Interface - Windows and Macintosh

Customer Comments:

Feature:
It has two combo XLR/1/4" inputs in front; that's convenient. The fact that it's bus-powered is great -- and though I was worried about using it this way, it works just fine. The FA-101 doesn't have a lot of gimmicky features, but the features it does have are quality. I really like the fact that this is simple, rock solid, and simply works.

Quality:
So far, it seems great, although I've only had it a week! It's solid, metal, and seems very well-built. I used it for a gig without AC power and it performed like a champ.

Value:
For 10 in/10 out firewire, this is a steal. It's also a heck of a lot easier to cart around than an 828 (although the 828s do offer more).

Desirability:
It's wireless and red :-)

Sound:
The preamps are very clean, and everything sounds great (especially at 24/92). My only complaint is that the mic preamps are a bit quiet - I find myself usually having to crank up to highest sensitivity.

Support:
I have not yet dealt with Edirol, so no comment.

Overall:
I expect to use this for a long time. The preamp's not such a big deal as I can use an external preamp or mixer.