Hey Paul,
Linux Audio User is probably a more appropriate place to ask, as your
question isn't really Ardour specific.
Do you need low-latencies? If your *only* recording live gigs, then you can
get away with huge latencies no problem...
If you want low-latency 8 channel I/O, you're pretty much going to have to
stay away from USB gear, there isn't enough bandwidth there to provide high
sample-rate multiple channel audio.
I will advise the PCMCIA / ExpressCard route with a firewire soundcard. My
experiences with the Echo cards is fantastic, and they have an 8
channel-with pre's unit. Its definatly *not* budget though...
http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/FireWire/AudioFirePre8/index.php
Good luck, -Harry
PS: Took the liberty to also sent this to the LAU list
On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 4:21 PM, Paul Winkler <slinkp@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
> I want at least 8 preamps built-in (convenience and cost trumps
> quality for me).
>
> Is there any such device? I think there are some USB2 devices on the
> market, but do we have drivers for any of them?
>
> Or could I get a firewire PC card? <ardour-users@email-addr-hidden>
>
>
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