Hi - My DAW setup is Sonar X1 running on a desktop PC with a UA25 interface. This is all set up in the attic. While this is generally fine, I'd like to have the option of capturing audio in other (more comfy!) parts of the house and then import that audio into my DAW for processing and mixing. I've been thinking of buying a Zoom R8 to do the remote audio capture. The type of music I'm working on is pop / rock / acoustic / folk. Do any of you folks have an opinion on whether the pre-amps and A/D converters in the Zoom R8 are going to be, in the real-world, noticeably better or worse than those on the UA25?

Besides operating as a standalone recorder the Zoom R8 can also operate as an audio interface. So, if, as I'm hoping, there is no material difference between the pre-amps & A/D converters between the Zoom R8 and UA25, then is there any reason why I shouldn't ditch the UA25 and replace it with the Zoom as my main audio interface? I could then get a few quid for the UA25 on ebay which would help fund the Zoom R8 purchase!

Appreciate any opinions / experience you may have.

Regards.

Are the two input tracks of the R8 enough? The R16 offers eight (though only two with phantom power).

Hi - Good point about the R16, but being limited to two tracks will be fine for my current needs. It will just be used for solo projects and my workflow will have me recording just a single vocal or single electric guitar or acoustic instrument at a time. The smaller footprint and (slightly) lower price are the main plus points for the R8, as far as my needs are concerned, vs the R16.

Looks good, it got a decent review over on harmony central from Craig Anderton. he didn't mention driver performance, however - see http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2823445-Zoom-R8-Recorde r-Sampler-Interface-Controller
the Cakewalk Vs 100 would be another option, more expensive but if you needed MIDI I/O...

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