[LAU] Multichannel analog I/O audio interface: experiences and tips

Jeanette C. julien at mail.upb.de
Sun Jun 12 22:57:03 CEST 2022


Hey hey,
my two old Delta 1010 cards are definitely dying now. So I need replacement 
for all those analog I/Os. I have found three candidates: Behringer X Air 
XR18, Presonus ARC16C and Tascam u16x08(?) and would be glad if anyone could 
share experiences with them under Linux. I'm also looking for further 
alternatives (see my minimum requirements below). I definitely need 
multichannel audio coming from the device.

The Tascan appears to have many microphone inputs, which cannot serve for line 
level input, if that really is so, it's out.

The Behringer requires the app, which I have not been able to test, but its 
accessibility is not that important, if the XR18 will remember settings across 
power cycles.

The ARC16C's description reads very well, but there are many dubious reviews, 
perhaps it was an early "Monday" manufacturing problem though.

My requirements: one mic in (no need for +48V phantom power), one instrument 
in (Clavinet, I think it needs extra amping), at least 12 line level ins, 14 
preferred. Four outputs (main out and to "sends" to outboard). No DSP, 
routing/bussing,... My workflow is purely centred in the box, using JACK for 
all connections.

Based on the three candidates, I'd say my price range has to go up to 700 EUR.

Any experiences and further suggestions are very much appreciated!

Best wishes,

Jeanette

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