Acid Pro 8 Drops Out with Behringer FCA1616: A Lesson Learned

As a digital audio workstation (DAW) user, I've had my fair share of experiences with different recording interfaces. Recently, I found myself in a situation where I thought I had purchased the perfect solution for my music production needs – the Behringer FCA610. However, upon closer inspection, I discovered that it didn't quite live up to my expectations.

In my enthusiasm to get started with Acid Pro 8 and the FCA610, I neglected to check the specs on the device. Unfortunately, this oversight led me to assume that the optical ports on the FCA610 supported ADAT, but they only support SPDIF. To make matters worse, I realized that an extra $50 would have been worth it for the Behringer FCA1616, which does support ADAT/ES3.

Despite my initial disappointment with the FCA610, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it still had some redeeming qualities. After reading the manual, I discovered that the device defaults to Firewire mode and requires powering down and holding a button to recognize it via USB. Once I figured this out, I was able to install the interface without any issues and it has been recording problem-free ever since.

One thing to be aware of is that when using the FCA610 via USB on Windows, it may not recognize the device immediately. This caused me some panic initially, especially after dealing with driver nightmares from other vendors in the past. However, with a bit of patience and persistence, I was able to get everything up and running smoothly.

In conclusion, while the Behringer FCA610 didn't quite meet my expectations, it still proved to be a useful recording interface once I learned how to use it effectively. As always, it's essential to double-check the specs on any device before making a purchase to ensure that it meets your specific needs.

Acid pro 8 drops out with behringer fca1616