[PlanetCCRMA] I'm really getting into this -- need input on entry-level pro-quality hardware
Brian Jarrett
bjarrett@garcoschools.org
Sat Apr 3 20:39:01 2004
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I second the sentiment that all the work that has gone (and is going)
into Planet CCRMA and all the various apps is AWESOME. I really only
have two interests, music and computers and I'm finding that DAWs really
help me bring it all together.
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A little background: I play several instruments, sing, write music, and
work as a network/systems administrator and have been using linux for 5
years now. I want to bring in more of the music to the linux box I have
set up with Planet CCRMA and merge the two worlds even further. I've
also decided to gain experience by offering to record music competitions
or performances (which I'll be doing in a few weeks) at our local high
school or anywhere else they'll have me.
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I've been searching the alsa pages and googling trying to get some idea
of hardware that would be entry-level and pro quality. The alsa pages
are REALLY vague and I get the impression that most devices are only
partially supported. So, can anyone recommend something that works
well? I'm hoping to find something with the following features (and
realizing that I may not get them all):
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24bit/96khz A to D conversion
External unit (so there is no interference from PC circuitry, unless
experience shows this isn't really a problem.)
At least 4 inputs, 8 would be better
Less than $500??
Good dynamic range
I've got a few devices that output SPDIF, so it would be cool if I could
get an input for that too.
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Also, if you think my requirements are off, any tips would be GREATLY
appreciated.
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With lots of hard work maybe I'll someday own a recording studio with my
linux DAW at the center.
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Brian
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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I second the sentiment that all the work that has =
gone (and
is going) into Planet CCRMA and all the various apps <span =
class=3DGramE>is</span>
AWESOME. <span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I really only =
have two
interests, music and computers and I’m finding that <span =
class=3DSpellE>DAWs</span>
really help me bring it all together.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A little background:<span =
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>I play several instruments, sing, write music, and work as a
network/systems administrator and have been using <span =
class=3DSpellE>linux</span>
for 5 years now. <span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I want to =
bring in
more of the music to the <span class=3DSpellE>linux</span> box I have =
set up with
Planet CCRMA and merge the two worlds even further. <span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I’ve also decided to gain
experience by offering to record music competitions or performances =
(which I’ll
be doing in a few weeks) at our local high school or anywhere else =
they’ll
have me.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I’ve been searching the <span =
class=3DSpellE>alsa</span>
pages and <span class=3DSpellE>googling</span> trying to get some idea =
of
hardware that would be entry-level and pro quality. <span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The <span =
class=3DSpellE>alsa</span> pages
are REALLY vague and I get the impression that most devices are only =
partially
supported.<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>So, can anyone =
recommend
something that works well?<span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> =
</span>I’m
hoping to find something with the following features (and realizing that =
I may
not get them all):<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span class=3DGramE><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>24bit/96khz</span></font></s=
pan><font
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> A to D
conversion<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>External unit (so there is no interference from PC =
circuitry,
unless experience shows this isn’t really a =
problem.)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>At least 4 inputs, 8 would be =
better<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><span class=3DGramE><font size=3D2 =
face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Less than =
$500??</span></font></span><font
size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p=
>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Good dynamic range<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I’ve got a few devices that output SPDIF, so it =
would
be cool if I could get an input for that =
too.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Also, if you think my requirements are off, any tips =
would
be GREATLY appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>With lots of hard work maybe I’ll someday own a
recording studio with my <span class=3DSpellE>linux</span> DAW at the =
center.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Brian<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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