[LAU] Recording multiple instruments at once? [OT?]

[Rick Green]

On Thu, 29 Jan 2009, James Stone wrote:

> On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 07:04:47PM +0000, rob wrote:

>> I don't use USB, but IIRC USB1 has insufficient bandwidth for >2 channels,
>> and there are zero USB2 soundcards that work under Linux.
>>
>
> Interesting. What would you suggest instead?
>
   Firewire.  There are several firewire interfaces that are supported. 
I'm using a Focusrite Saffire pro 26.  There are also supported mixers 
(Mackie Onyx line) which sport a firewire interface, delivering all 
channels as well as the main mix to the computer.  Excellent for mixing a 
live show, and delivering a multitrack to the laptop at the same time.

For a smaller budget (and 'you pays your money, and you take your choice') 
there's the Phonic Helix line, which is not officially supported, but is 
'reported to work'.

See http://ffado.org/?q=devicesupport/list for additional options.

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Rick Green

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