Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] 8-channel system
From: Sampo Savolainen (v2_AT_iki.fi)
Date: Sun Sep 05 2004 - 21:28:42 EEST
On Sun, 2004-09-05 at 20:27, luis jure wrote:
> el Sun, 05 Sep 2004 19:12:11 +0300
> Sampo Savolainen <v2_AT_iki.fi> escribió:
>
> hello, thanks for your suggestions.
>
> > If you need line inputs/outputs: the RME multiface.
>
> seems to be a good alternative, indeed. just to make sure, and for a correct
> estimation of costs, for the multiface you also need either a cardbus or pci
> interface, right?
That is very true.
> > If you need mic inputs:, a cheaper soundcard with ADAT I/O (RME
> > hdsp9652?) and getting a 8 channel mic preamp with adat outputs.
>
> no, in principle we don't need mic inputs, the system is essentially for
> reproduction, not recording. but if i understand the specs correctly, the
> HDSP 9652 together with the AEB8-O expansion board would give us what we
> want: 8 good quality analog outputs, right?
Yes. But, with a few considerations:
* The AEB8-O has only 4 plugs, so the connections are unbalanced
* The DA in the 9652 in inside the computer where with the multiface
the DA (and the AD) is in the break out box.
* You get no analog inputs with the 9652 (without another expansion
board)
Of course, the 9652 and the AEB8-O is probably cheaper than the
multiface + pci/cardbus card.
Disclaimer: I own and use a multiface + PCI card with Linux, but I
haven't even seen a 9652.
> thanks again,
Good luck with the project.
Sampo
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