usb2/firewire -> lightpipe

awesome · #1 12-06-2002, 06:06 PM

I was wondering if there exists something like a audio interface with ADAT-in/out which you can connect to a laptop via firewire or usb2.
Anyone?

MrFortuneCookie · #2 12-06-2002, 07:54 PM

There is the new DigiDesign Digi002 and there is the Motu 828 and Motu 896

awesome · #3 12-07-2002, 05:01 AM

The motu 828 looks interesting, although a bit expensive. The other two cost way too much.

I'm looking for something more like the m-audio 'usb audio duo', usb 2-channel interface, but with the possibility to add extra ADC's....and if possible not too costly.

I've been looking at the tascam us224 and 428 aswell. Has anyone ever used them? Comments?
The us428 records 4 and plays back 2 channels, can USB handle this?

MrFortuneCookie · #4 12-08-2002, 04:26 PM

As far as USB 1 is concerned, i'm not really a big fan. I would say that if you were to wnat to record just one track at a time, you should be fine, but otherwise i don't think that i would personally recommend it.

awesome · #5 12-08-2002, 05:13 PM

2 channels shouldn't be a problem, right?

(It's the transport controls and faders on the tascam that make it interesting, there's no problem combining it with a 8-channel firewire interface, is there?)

JMX · #6 12-08-2002, 05:22 PM

http://www.rme-audio.de/english/hdsp/digifa.htm

Quote:

3 x ADAT digital I/O, based on RME's reliable Bitclock PLL
1 x SPDIF digital I/O, based on RME's reliable DIGI96 technology
1 x ADAT Sync In (9-pin D-type) for sample accurate transfers
1 x Word clock I/O (BNC)
1 x analog Line/headphone output, separate output for independent submix
2 x MIDI I/O, 32 channels high-speed MIDI
HDSP Meter Bridge: freely scalable level meters, peak- and RMS calculation directly in hardware
TotalMix: 1456 channel mixer with 40 bit internal resolution
S/MUX poured in hardware: 12 channels 96 kHz/24 bit for record and playback on ADAT optical

to use this with your laptop you need this:

http://www.rme-audio.de/english/hdsp/cardpci.htm

awesome · #7 12-09-2002, 03:36 AM

RME makes nice gear, but the reason I'm asking for firewire or usb2 interfaces is because I'm interested in this.

2GHZ, 256 DDR, 1 firewire, 4 usb2.0, no pc-card.

Also, what do you think about the laptop? I'm a bit concerned with the processor, not being a mobile. Price is 1400 €, so I have to sell my desktop for it...worth it?