[LAU] multichannel interface recommendations?

[Studio Channing]

On 04/01/2015 06:41 AM, Fabrizio Sciarra wrote:
> I understand my answer doesn't fully apply to your request but, if of
> any interest to you, I'm currently happily using a Mackie 820i mixer,
> connected via firewire with jack and ffado.
> It has only 3 mic inputs, alas.
> It features 8 inputs and 2 outputs.
> The use of firewire and tape outputs might result not immediate, or at
> least it didn't to me, but can be arranged to supersede some input
> channels or mix in the "control room" via some routing buttons but
> loosing volume control.
> If you can afford it I might suggest a wider 1220i.
> Best regards
>    Fabrizio
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Thanks! Firewire may be the right way after all, it seems the PCI cards 
are still available (and inexpensive)

Also in the meantime we have learned a few things from other sources:

* avoid Tascam - they are not Linux-friendly

* the Presonus 1818VSL has plenty of channels and is reported to work 
under Linux

* Behringer is about to release this thing, will cost $200 USD:

http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/UMC1820.aspx