>I would like to get a sound card that can do full duplex under linux (ie
>open /dev/dsp with mode O_RDWR). I see cards like the "Ensoniq AudioPCI"
>for around 20 bucks that claim to do full duplex, but I don't know whether
>there's a linux driver.
>
>So, my question: are there sound cards (preferably PCI) for around $20
>that have full duplex support under linux? Are the drivers free?
>
>Thanks,
>Roland
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Ensoniq AudioPCI is supported in kernel 2.2.x.
It may also work under 2.0.x with the ALSA drivers ( http://alsa.jcu.cz )
I have a Soundblaster 64 PCI ( which is actually an Ensoniq AudioPCI
with a soudblaster sticker on it ) and it works under linux 2.2.1.
Wave out and mixer works , haven't tested the rest.
Its a cool card , which support 4 channel sound !
But also have a cosmetic bug - in order to record a sound, you must
set it to play ( hear it on the output of your card ),
the microphone is an exception, otherwise it would be unusable.
This way you can't play a sound and record it back from AUX-in using a cable to
connet ( LINE-out and AUX-in ) , for example to test the characteristics of
the card ...
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