Re: Audio Interface for Notebook Users

[Jeff Kaiser <loopersdelight@pfmentum.com>]

Well, now you've got me. I hooked it up for what I need, and haven't 
explored all the possibilities. When I use it with max/msp, I use one 
input, and then create the output routings in max. You can make the 
ins/outs go wherever you want in the max environment....  So to answer 
your question regarding the routing: If you are using max/msp: yes, you 
can do whatever you want very easily! (Sorry, just had to make a plug 
for max)

:-)

Let's see, I've just opened the software for the 1814 (I don't have a 
410 here, but I think they are very similar in the software they use.)

Regarding inputs: Yes, 1/2 and 3/4 can each be linked as stereo, or 
left as independent.

And yes, they can be assigned to outputs as stereo pairs. Each one has 
an independent assign button to go to outputs 1/2 or 3/4.

In my Mac, it looks like one device...but I would think there is a way 
to route 3/4 via software in the way you needed. I just don't know how.

Jeff

BTW, great idea...to route it to a live web stream....





Jeff Kaiser
http://www.jeffkaisermusic.com
pfMENTUM.com • AngryVegan.com
On Mar 19, 2006, at 5:17 PM, Kris Hartung wrote:

> Jeff, are the 2 inputs stereo or mono (2X8)? Also, does software read 
> each input as a separate device? It would be great to be able to take 
> input from my guitar, process it, spit it back out, but also take 
> input from the mixer's output and stream to the web.
>
> Kris
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Kaiser" 
> <loopersdelight@pfmentum.com>
> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 5:19 PM
> Subject: Re: Audio Interface for Notebook Users
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> It is more than you need, as far as ins/outs.....but it is nice to have
> them available for whatever might come your way. Plusses: Firewire
> powered, compact, and they hit the street for a little less than
> $300...jeez, you'd think I work for these guys (I don't).....
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> Jeff Kaiser
> http://www.jeffkaisermusic.com
> pfMENTUM.com • AngryVegan.com
> On Mar 19, 2006, at 4:13 PM, Kris Hartung wrote:
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>> Looks good...comes with Live too.
>>
>> Kris
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>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Kaiser" 
>> <loopersdelight@pfmentum.com>
>> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 4:32 PM
>> Subject: Re: Audio Interface for Notebook Users
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>> Try the M-Audio 410.
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>> Jeff Kaiser
>> http://www.jeffkaisermusic.com
>> pfMENTUM.com • AngryVegan.com
>> On Mar 19, 2006, at 3:26 PM, Kris Hartung wrote:
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>>> Holy moly...talk about a response! Let me see if I can summarize:
>>>
>>> 1. Echo IO  
>>> http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/CardBus/IndigoIO/index.php - $200
>>> 2. Echo DJ - 
>>> http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/CardBus/IndigoDJ/index.php - $200
>>> 3. MOTU Traveler - http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/traveler/ 
>>> - $849
>>> 4. MOTU Ultralite -  
>>> http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/ultralite/ - $549
>>> 5. MOTU 828 MKII - http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828/ - $749
>>> 6. M-Audio 1814 - 
>>> http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FireWire1814-main.html - $499
>>> 7. M-Audio Mobilepre USB - 
>>> http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePreUSB-main.html - $149
>>> 8. Metric Halo Mobile I/O ULN-2 - 
>>> http://www.mhlabs.com/metric_halo/products/mio/uln2/ - $1075
>>> 9. Edirol FA-101 Firewire interface - 
>>> http://www.audioamigo.com/edifa101.html - $500
>>> 10. Edirol UA-5 (USB 1.1) - 
>>> http://www.edirol.net/products/en/UA-5/index.html - $300
>>> 11. SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook - 
>>> http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp? 
>>> category=1&subcategory=204&product=10769 - $100
>>>
>>> Most of these are totally overkill for me...there's no flippin' way  
>>> I'm spending $500-800 on an audio interface, but given the number of 
>>>  inputes these more expensive units have and what they can do, the  
>>> price does seem right.
>>>
>>> Now, for my user requirements:
>>>
>>> - 1 stereo ouput, 1 stereo input, 1 mic input (optional)
>>> - Small and portable (no rack mount units), the size of a sandwich 
>>> preferrably
>>> - USB, Firewire, or PCMCIA (PCMCIA is best, IF AND ONLY IF it does 
>>> not disable my laptop's soundcard...my Audigy 2 ZS does, which I do 
>>> not like)
>>> - $300 or less
>>>
>>> Given this, the Echos look good, as do the M-AudioMobilepre and 
>>> Edirol UA-5.
>>>
>>> Kris
>>>
>>>
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