I run a professional project studio and record high resolution audio (up to 24bit/192kHz). There are several options, depending on your budget. Keep in mind that with multiple outputs, you need multiple DACs, so to get really good quality, you need to pay up. Here are my best recommendations (by manufacturer -- check their websites for the design you want):
- RME
- Apogee Ensemble
- Lynx
- Prism Orpheus
Prism makes $10k DACs for professional mastering suites. Their Orpheus goes for around $5k, and is unbelievable. A more modest option is the Apogee Ensemble, which mates beautifully with the Mac and is the easiest to set up. I use this. It runs about $2k. RME is also excellent, and perhaps cheaper depending on configuration.
M-Audio is now part of Digidesign (makers of Pro Tools), and is their lower-end sister. The equipment is good for the money, but by no means high end.
- RME
- Apogee Ensemble
- Lynx
- Prism Orpheus
Prism makes $10k DACs for professional mastering suites. Their Orpheus goes for around $5k, and is unbelievable. A more modest option is the Apogee Ensemble, which mates beautifully with the Mac and is the easiest to set up. I use this. It runs about $2k. RME is also excellent, and perhaps cheaper depending on configuration.
M-Audio is now part of Digidesign (makers of Pro Tools), and is their lower-end sister. The equipment is good for the money, but by no means high end.