[linux-audio-user] Buying an audio interface for my notebook

[derek holzer]

Hi Carlo,

I use an HDSP under Linux, as do many many others, and am quite 
satisfied with it. Actually, I could not live without it.

That said, I have to warn you that it is not always easy to get working. 
Generally, most problems getting the HDSP working with Linux come from 
bad cardbus controller chipsets. Avoid Ricoh cardbus chips for sure, as 
RME totslly UNrecommends them. I have also seen trouble with Oxygen 
chipsets. Look at your laptop to see what you have, and if necessary ask 
on this list or on the RME newsgroup.

Good luck,
d.


Carlo Capocasa wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> I'm looking into buying a professional quality audio interface for my notebook 
> computer.
> 
> I would like it to be as small and with as few cables as possible while still 
> having all the pro features: Ultra Low Latency, no distortion, no background 
> noise, and high sampling rates and resolution.
> 
> I would like to use my notebook as an instrument (synths/samplers) as well as 
> for Multi-Track recording purposes.
> 
> The RME Hammerfall DSP System Cardbus interface seems to be a decent choice. 
> Does anybody have experience with this or other professional audio I/O 
> products on notebook computers?
> 
> Carlo
> 


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