Re: looking for a debian compatible usb audio interface
On 2009-06-23T16:47:18, Bernard wrote:
> My purpose is to digitalize vinyl records. Using my default audio card
> gave poor results. On an audio forum, it was stated that I couldn't
> expect good results unless I use a usb audio interface. Lots of them on
> the market, but I'd be interrested to hear someone saying that it works
> with Linux and give good results for my purpose.
There is a large difference in quality between the audio
interface that is part of your typical motherboard, and dedicated
hardware (PC Card (PCMCIA), ExpressCard, PCI, USB, Firewire) with
external devices potentially offering less noise.
Linux support the USB 1.1 audio specification, and if the device
is compliant it just works. USB 2 devices require a driver for
each device.
I have an Alesis IO|2 which works great, but the loud pops into
my powered monitors is a bit nerve wrecking. Edirol UA-25EX and
Lexicon Omega works, but my sample of the former was defective,
and neither device supports separate volume control for the
headphone output which was a requirement for me.
You may want to consider Firewire devices as well.
/Allan
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Allan Wind
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