what I need is
exaclty what I wrote: the ability to record from
the different audio channels separetely. e.g. one /dev/dsp device
for each input.
I have a vague memory of having been able to do this with
the O$$ drivers
You can reliably record four distinct channels using Audacity 1.1.3
and OSS emulation on ALSA 0.92 drivers, using a Delta 1010. That's
our experience, anyway. More than four channels and it chokes.
Cheers
Daniel