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On my Thinkpad T40, the Indigo does not disable the internal soundcard. You can use both (assuming your audio application allows it). Kris Hartung wrote: > Got it. This answers my question. The 410, then, has two mono inputs, > which is what I need and no more for the time being. > > A question for those who use the Indigo IO....does it disable your > current soundcard? Or can you still use both at different times? > > Kris > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Kaiser" > <loopersdelight@pfmentum.com> > To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 6:55 PM > Subject: Re: Audio Interface for Notebook Users > > > 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 >> >> ----- 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 >> >> >> 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)..... >> >> >> >> Jeff Kaiser >> http://www.jeffkaisermusic.com >> pfMENTUM.com • AngryVegan.com >> On Mar 19, 2006, at 4:13 PM, Kris Hartung wrote: >> >>> Looks good...comes with Live too. >>> >>> Kris >>> >>> ----- 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 >>> >>> >>> Try the M-Audio 410. >>> >>> >>> >>> Jeff Kaiser >>> http://www.jeffkaisermusic.com >>> pfMENTUM.com • AngryVegan.com >>> On Mar 19, 2006, at 3:26 PM, Kris Hartung wrote: >>> >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > >