question about delta 66

[mikeyc222]

if i got a delta 66, could i later ADD a 1010 and use both at the same time?

 

[jrosenstein]

they both have S/PDIF, so sure, i don't see any reason why you couldn't sync them.

 

[mikeyc222]

i'm sold then. thanks alot.

 

[Rocket Boy]

i know this is a dumb question

but what does s/pdif have to do with using two soundcards at the same time?

 

[jrosenstein]

if you have two digital devices that you want to use together, you have to have a way to synchronize the two clocks (that are managing the sample rate of the signal), or they will drift apart and you'll likely get some pops and crackles and other nasties. s/pdif is one interface that will allow you to sync them.

 

[mikeyc222]

nevermind, i just got the 1010 instead. guitar satan apparently no longer carries the 66 without the omni i/o breakout box. so for the $150 difference i went ahead and grabbed the 1010.

 

[Rocket Boy]

oh i see

are there any other ways? i mean what if you had a 44 and wanted to add another soundcard? how exactly do you use s/pdif to do this? thanks