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So, my first post here, and i would like to greet everyone here!
I need an audio interface with AES/EBU out, cause iwant to connect it to my Genelec monitors via AES/EBU (i can do that, rright?)
But i cant really decide what to buy - Traveler mk3 or 896mk3. The price difference is not that huge, 896 got more preamps, Traveler has MIDI in/out. Dont really need any of those, actually. But.. seen a thread about Traveler's noise while using phantom power.
Actually, i will only need inputs for an electric guitar (high output there), Vocal mic, bass guitar and keys (well, guess MIDI in will be kinda nice, but can manage without it).
Both can do what i need, but the question is IF they are, lets say, same, just with different amount of preamped inputs? The problem with phantom power on Traveler (896 is ok afaik) is strange if both cards are the same.
Thanks alot!

P.S. yeah, ive seatched the web and theres actually no answer to my question. Ive found just one post, that stated that 828, 896 and Traveler share preamps and converters. But equal converters doesnt mean they are same.

The Traveler is designed for bus-powered usage -which is the biggest difference between it and the rest of the Mk3 products. If you don't plan on bus-powering your interface go with the 896mk3.

The instrument/line inputs of the Mk3 series are not particularly hi-impedance so you'll still need to get a high quality direct box if you're going to record passive guitar or bass direct.

Which Genelec monitors do you have?

JP