[linux-audio-user] Using Linux Laptop for Live Performance

[derek holzer]

Of course, the Firewire subsystem for Linux works fine. But AFAIK there 
are no drivers existing for any firewire audio cards. Bug the various 
manufacurers to release more technical info and they might eventually 
show up.

d.


Victor LaLoggia wrote:
> Hello Frank;
> 
>   Thank you for your response, and I do not mean to be contrary, but what about the work the folks at http://www.linux1394.org/ are doing?
> 
>   I see that their subsystem has been included Linux kernel sources since version 2.3.40.  Does the subsystem not work?
> 
>   Thanks,
>   vic
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Barknecht <fbar at footils.org>
> Sent: Nov 15, 2004 12:14 PM
> To: linux-audio-user at music.columbia.edu
> Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] Using Linux Laptop for Live Performance
> 
> Hallo,
> Victor LaLoggia hat gesagt: // Victor LaLoggia wrote:
> 
> 
>>  I am just beginning my research into the available software and
>>  hardware, and would greatly appreciate any information. Especially
>>  on hardware - what would be the best usb/ firewire interface for
>>  live performance?
> 
> 
> No Firewire audio yet on Linux. The best in your case is PCMCIA, which
> has the lowest latency. VX-Pocket or RME cards are good choices. Also
> try, if your internal soundcard is enough.
> 
> Ciao


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