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10-10-2003
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I think this is very interesting...
http://www.edirol.com/products/info/ua1000.html
What do you think, fellow Cakeys? Will this be a nice replacement for my Audigy? The reviews I've found thus far are very good. 
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Bwahahahahaha....  Peds.. where have you been, eh ? Nice to see you still keep the spirit alive Just don't let them beat you down, fella... Now please come to my review... First, I knew Edirol was such very good card, but I never had one... specialy USB version. IMHO, I'll stick with PCI until I don't have other choice (M-Audio Delta1010LT do me good baby... ). I rarely found someone use USB devices run well first place. Takes time to make it work the way you expected. I'm not sure... Anyway, AFAIK, you never told me you need multi audio I/O (still using HomoStudio, right?)... then what make you think it's gonna be good for you ? Look at the price... ~$700 street price... don't you think it's better for you to get it's "lighter" brother Edirol UA-5 or Edirol UA-700 I don't know... Keep coming, fella... Jaymz
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10-10-2003
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I'm no expert but have been surfing around quite a bit in various forums and the general consensus is that USB is not the best option for digital audio interfaces. Even with USB 2.0, the data transfer rate is not quite there. Firewire seems to be doing pretty well as an interface on some cards or the good "old fashioned" PCI which is cheaper right now. The main thing to watch with the PCI cards is the compatablity with your motherboard chipset to avoid problems. Since your using Cakewalk stuff, good WDM drivers are a plus also.
Happy shopping!
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10-11-2003
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One thing to watch out for with USB is the myth that you only need one USB port and your PC and connect every device through. My brother had some serious troubles with his midi keyboard turning off and on randomly: after some research and testing I found out it was because he connected it to his (computer) keyboard. Everytime you typed something, the midi keyboard turned off (or on). Very weird. So my advice is: give each device its own USB port. Quote:
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)I've checked out the lighter brothers. But I think I'd be better off buying the Midiman - Omnistudio 66 again and spending some time getting to know it. Last time I bought it I was too fed up with soundcards, so perhaps I decided too fast it wasn't for me.
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10-11-2003
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I would suggest you stay away from USB audio just because of all the equipment you list above. USB's bandwidth is shared across all connected devices.
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10-11-2003
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Pedullist, my fine upstanding fellow,
I have to agree with Brzilian here regarding USB. Most stuff I've read about USB & audio is that they don't really get on. Having issued that caveat emptor, it would be downright foolish of Edirol to put out products that are going to cause a great deal of grief. Porter of this parish has an Edirol soundcard. I don't recall which model it is, however, if Mr Porter would kindly give us the low-down on his Edirol sound card, we would be most appreciative. -- BluesMeister
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Anyway, multiinputs is great, but NOT in a USB device. Get a PCI card. Come on, Ped. You've been here long enough to know that....
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10-11-2003
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Well, let me put it this way. I get "burps" just playing back CWP's from my USB 2 external hard drive. I don't think I would personally depend on it for tracking.
Get yourself something like a Delta 66 with the Omni breakout box and call it a day. By the way, why are you thinking USB?
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I wasn't thinking actually...LOL
I think I'm going to give that Delta another shot...it's cheaper too.
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10-11-2003
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I recommend an Audiotrak INCA88...
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10-11-2003
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Hiya Peds, glad to see you are still around
We all thought you were a bit hasty sending the Delta 66 back. It is a great card. I used one next to my s/blaster for a year or so no hassle at all. The Edirol is a lot of dosh for a USB. It just doesn't have the bandwidth for multi channel I/O.
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10-11-2003
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Actually, it is USB2, which DOES have the necessary bandwith. But, I wouldn't risk it without a decent test. Alot of USB interfaces (the ones in your pc) claim to support it, but it is a fairly new standard, so I wouldn't bet on it.
And, if you have no need for it, why go USB? PCI is the most reliable standard in your pc, and the PCI cards are the cheapest. Go PCI dude...
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10-11-2003
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Roel at the Cakewalk forum? What's going on?
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10-11-2003
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Uncle Roel, I know USB 2.0 is supposed to have the bandwidth but there are enough posts that indicate problems with a fully loaded muti-channel box. As you say, a PCI card would be much more reliable.
Knowing Peddy as we do, its just the "plug and play" that appeals to him, right Pedddy?
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Hey.......at work, I'm happy when something breaks down or isn't working properly. Gives me a reason to work, and earn my money. But eh....at home I want to have my computer working without too much hassle. I want to make music in my spare time, not continuing work if you know what I mean.... So yes, plug and play please. And in most cases (all, actually), it simply works! My Audigy works guys! It does his job. Not the way it was advertised, but it doesn't dropout and the latency is not great....but it IS acceptable. I've seen numerous posts about much more expensive cards crackling (yep, the Delta Omnistudio crackles in some setups) and not working, so that's why I'm hesitant to change. I've got a stable system now. With all systems dying on me at work, I don't need a dying system at home.
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Sluice, I kinda miss your old avatar It was "so you", you know... Jaymz
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10-12-2003
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10-12-2003
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Ped, I can't say enough good things about the RME stuff....check it out!
http://www.rme-audio.com/english/hdsp/multifa.htm Great stuff, and has not once gave me any problem!!! I use it at home and on the road with my laptop! Jason Don't even get me started on the MOTU shit! 
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10-12-2003
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You should really try to record with a SB Live!
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10-12-2003
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Edirol DA-2496 . I've personally had no problems with this card (once I disabled the Sound Blaster in Sonar). The converters are very nice. From what I've heard better than the Digi001... from what I hear that wouldn't be too hard. How true this next statement is, the guy who I bought it from (works for a music store in Sydney) says that he uses these cards in his studio. And down the track you can install up to 4 of these cards for 32 channel inputs. Porter
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10-12-2003
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So Mr White Disco Afro King,
Are you more confused than ever??? What are your system specs? I've had a bit of stuttering and glitchness with HS2004XL & ASIO. What buffer size did you specify on yours? Porter, How much did you pay for the DA2496? It certainly looks like the business. What are the recommended system specs for that particular sound card? Was there any bundled software of any use with the package? -- BluesMeister
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