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I Need To Capture Instrument Signals - Hardware Suggestions, Please?

ebozzz

ebozzz

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May 17, 2001
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Alright, I am running Ubuntu Studio (Linux) on my laptop and I plan to use it as my DAW. Can anyone recommend a piece of hardware that is Ubuntu or Linux friendly, good quality, cost effective, uses a USB connection and can be used to capture an instrument signal that will allow me to record with Ardour/Hydrogen/Audacity, etc.? For the moment it will just be me an my gear (Keyboard, Basses) but I can envision a time where it would be useful to record rehearsals. Mobility is important scalability is also a concern. I just recently looked at a M-Audio MobilePre USB and a Lexicon Lambda. What has been successful to you users?
 
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Go Invalid Link Removed to see what cards are supported in Linux. I've had good luck with my M-Audio PCI cards in Linux, haven't done any USB except for my Edirol MIDI interface. AFAIK FireWire support is lagging, but I believe the FreeBob project is working on it. You also might want to check the Ubuntu forums to see what people are using.
 
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winston said:
Go Invalid Link Removed to see what cards are supported in Linux. I've had good luck with my M-Audio PCI cards in Linux, haven't done any USB except for my Edirol MIDI interface. AFAIK FireWire support is lagging, but I believe the FreeBob project is working on it. You also might want to check the Ubuntu forums to see what people are using.
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Thanks Winston. The Ubuntu Forum was the first place that I visited but I have not gotten any suggestions as of yet. I have seen the two devices that I mentioned in a few posts, the Lexicon Omega and also some M-Audio models that I do not recall. Next stop looks like it will be the manufacturers forums. I have a desktop that is running UBUSTU also. A PCI card will be put in it but the laptop will use a USB or Firewire connection if I can find something suitable.
 

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