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

[Brandon Hale]

I can confirm that the application successfully connects and is able to 
control and monitor the interface, which is a big success! Thanks for 
letting me know about it. :)

Brandon Hale

On 6/14/22 11:34 AM, Dragan Noveski wrote:
> Sure, it would be great if you can test it and do a small report here.
>
> Cheers!
> Am 14.06.2022, 15:59 schrieb Brandon Hale <bthaleproductions at gmail.com>:
>
>     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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