> > Alright then. That all being said, perhaps what we need to target is > an audio card design that is worth paying extra for, and something > that's high-enough end that it's cost-effective to use an FPGA instead > of an ASIC. Small FPGAs are relatively cheap.
Here's the more interesting snipits from the LAD thread. If any one is interested I'll send them all the messages. Or you can just go read them on the Linux Audio Developers archive. ============ FWIW, my ideal audio interface _requires_: * As many channels as possible * At least 1 ADAT Lightpipe in/out * Clock sync * Balanced everything * Real 19" rackmount breakout box * Good low latency operation (in Linux w/ Jack) ========== For me: * operate at 48 and 96 kHz. * 8 / 16 / 24 analog inputs (line level, balanced) * 8 / 16 / 24 analog outputs (line level) * top quality converters and analog circuits * fixed and calibrated audio levels * support for RMS and peak metering * XLR or stereo jack connectors * no on-board processing, mixing, etc required * optional ADAT interfaces * optional AES/EBU interfaces ========== It will be cool to have something like RME Multiface with ExpressCard/34 option. ========== i dont think im missing the point of what the card can do. but i think most of us would foremost like something that can be used with low latency with JACK, of suitable quality and portability, and not have to worry about the developer deciding no longer to make ALSA drivers next week because 96% of their users run MacOSX or WinXP.. ========== I'd never pay 500 euro for a dsp card. Never. A sound card, with nice pre's etc yeah, maybe. I can get a whole lot of cpu for 500 euro. I think this covers the whole client side dsp thing as stated on ardour's website. For that price i can buy 2 dual core amd64 4200+ cpus. I think that would be a better use of the money and do more audio dsp. To me a card like the layla or 1010 is good for 300 euro or less, but dsp chips are no use. ========== So I ask myself: Would anyone here pay much more than $500 for a similar device that probably won't reach the same performance as currently available devices, and where the drivers still have to be written for. Based upon my experience, I might be sceptical, but I don't think so. My opinion: If the community wants a GPL like firewire audio device, I suggest that you base it on the DM1500 chip, and help us out with FreeBob. That way you can actually get to a decent device with a decent performance in a realistic timeframe. =========== -- Richard A. Smith
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