[linux-audio-user] community studio gear

[Steve Harris]

On Tue, Sep 27, 2005 at 06:36:13 -0400, Paul Davis wrote:
> On Mon, 2005-09-26 at 14:17 -0400, Jason Bechtel wrote:
> > We have a small budget (I don't know how much).  The guys with studio
> > knowledge have looked at the linux-sound website and done some
> > searching and are asking whether they can use one of the following two
> > devices with Linux:
> > 
> > Tascam DM-300 (FireWire; new model)
> > Yamaha 01V96
> 
> the answer, as far as i know, is either "no", or "yes, but you don't
> want to deal with the hassle at this time".

I think paul is talking about the tascam here, the yamaha is (I believe) a
mixing desk, and somewhat platform neutral ;) You can fit ADAT and/or
mLan cards, but a ADAT mixer card + RME soundcard would be my
recommendation.

I use a (non 96) 01v with an RME card, and its a great combo.
 
> if they want to get (lots of) audio in/out of a linux system, they
> should be considering RME hdsp interfaces or M-Audio Delta 1010's.
> these are both high quality devices used by professional studios. 
> some of the hdsp configurations will also need external digital/analog
> converters, which is where you can pay whatever you want and get
> whatever quality you can afford.

- Steve