On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 9:43 PM, Ralf <ralf.mard...@alice-dsl.net> wrote: > On Sun, 2011-05-22 at 13:23 -0600, Gustin Johnson wrote: >> I would stay away from the Fireface and the multiface (unless you >> connect the multiface to another interface). >> >> FWIW, I have a 9652 PCI card and an RME ADI 8-DS. If I need more >> channels there is an Alesis ADAT that I can connect to it, albeit at >> only 16/48. It is important to note that the 9652/9652 do not have >> any ADC/DACs on them and rely on outboard gear for that. >> >> This particular rig has been solid and stable for years and has been >> in 3 different rigs, the latest being an Intel Sandy bridge. If you >> can afford it I highly recommend the RME PCI and PCIe solutions. >> Their Firewire solutions have traditionally been the exact opposite >> under Linux. > > Hm? I tries to switch from LAD to LAU, regarding to current user > queries, but it failed. Hi Admin [1] ;). > > Hi Gustin :), hi Ubuntu Studio users list :), pardon LAD ;) > > IIUC a HDSPe AIO or DSP 9632 is all I need, if I just need a stereo IO? > I only need to buy a BF-BOXLRMKH or BF-BOCMKH breakout cable?
There are a number of possible solutions. It sounds like the AIO might be what you want, but I would ask someone local if you are unsure (in other words, don't just take my word for it). > > If I need additional IOs and wish to avoid Multiface firmware issues, I > can add AI4S-192 AIO and AO4S-192 AIO. > You could add anything that speaks ADAT, assuming you get the PCI/PCIe card with ADAT connectors on it. > If I need much more IOs and don't have enough money for RME IOs, I can > e.g. use a BEHRINGER ADA8000 ULTRAGAIN PRO8 DIGITAL by ADAT connection. > The sound quality might be less good and I guess this will add extra > latency and Ardour won't auto-compensate this extra latency > automatically? > What latency are you talking about? The only latency this adds is electrical switching and media conversion + travel time for the optical signal + the DAC/ADC. The sound quality of Behringer tends to be lower than other solutions, but this should work. > As long as I'm using a mobo with PCI slots I can use AI4S-192 AIO and > AO4S-192 AIO with a DSP 9632 and when I switch to a mobo with PCIe only > I can switch from DSP 9632 to HDSPe AIO and keep AI4S-192 AIO and > AO4S-192 AIO (and e.g. a BEHRINGER ADA8000 ULTRAGAIN PRO8 DIGITAL ;)? This sounds right. If in doubt check with RME. The compatibility of the add on boards is listed on this page: http://www.rme-audio.de/en_products_hdsp_expansion_boards.php > > Using a DSP 9632 with a PCIe to PCI bridge doesn't work or at least > could cause issues? > Never heard of such a thing. I would not trust it, but I tend to be skeptical of such kludges. -- Ubuntu-Studio-users mailing list Ubuntu-Studio-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-studio-users
