Re: [LAU] In Search of The Unicorn

Ken Restivo wrote:
> A mythical beast, rumored to exist, but never actually seen. Others have tried, but failed, to locate it. I now join the search. This beast is:
>
> 1) USB 1.0 "class compliant"-- NOT USB 2.0 -- and thus works with Linux
> 2) Is well and truly supported by ALSA.
> 3) Has FOUR outputs and 2-4 inputs, all usable from within JACK, with good professional quality DAC/ADCs.
> 4) The outputs and inputs are balanced and applicable for low or high impedance (probably with a switch), and have TRS 1/4" jacks or XLR or both.
> 5) Does not cost an arm and a leg.
>
> This does not mean the FastTrack Pro! Sure it SAYS it has 4 channels, but only two are accessible from JACK. I have one and have used it for years, but I now need more outputs. And, also, the output of the "other" 4 channels is just RCAs. I need 4 channels output, USB1.0, 44.1Khz/24bit. I could use a cheap 5:1 home-theater USB fob type interface, but the sound quality would probably suck, and it sure won't give me balanced outs.
>
> Does this Unicorn exist? Anyone seen one?

The Maya USB 44 comes close to your specs: It has 4 in 4 out, running at
44.1 or 48 kHz with 18 or 19 bits per sample (in and out differ a bit,
but both is more then 16 bit). Completely bus powered, works well with
ALSA/Jack.

See for example http://www.thomann.de/gb/esi_maya_44_usb.htm

I don't know the exact specs of the DAC/ADCs, but I can check - they are
easy to open. If you like I can send you a picture of the opened device
(but not before tomorrow, I don't have one with me right now).

-- Giso

>
> -ken
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