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

[Brandon Hale]

Hey, I didn't know about that! That's awesome. I can try it out and see 
if it works if anyone is interested.

Brandon Hale

On 6/14/22 9:50 AM, Dragan Noveski wrote:
> Hello, what about the Tascam-Gtk application? What I was able to find 
> in the www, is that it should do the trick. Has anyone have any 
> experience with that one?
>
> Cheers!
> Am 14.06.2022, 15:25 schrieb Brandon Hale <bthaleproductions at gmail.com>:
>
>     Hey Jeanette,
>
>     I wanted to tell you my experience with the Tascam US-16x08 on Linux.
>     First off, it works and shows up under alsa. You get the inputs and
>     outputs which is really nice.
>
>     Now for the downside: it has its own proprietary software that
>     doesn't
>     exist on Linux for digital processing and mixing. Basically, the
>     interface has its own mixing utility that also allows one to apply
>     limited dsp effects and mix/route audio. If you wanted to stay
>     solely on
>     Linux, this cannot be used.
>
>     Now, if you buy the interface and it has a clean slate for its
>     digital
>     mixing/processing state, it may work just fine for your needs.
>     But, if
>     you buy it used, you may have to change it to that clean/stock
>     slate first.
>
>     Let me know if you have any questions about the Tascam US-16x08,
>     as it
>     literally is sitting next to me at work and I can just plug it in and
>     try out things for you when I have free time.
>
>     Brandon Hale
>
>     On 6/12/22 4:57 PM, Jeanette C. wrote:
>     > 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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