Re: usb audio interface recommendation
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA256 ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1:20 AM, Russell L. Harris wrote: > On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 03:12:06AM +, ghe2001 wrote: > > > I started to by a Scarlett, my dealer insisted on > selling me a MOTU M2 because MOTU claims "class compatibility" (as it > turns out, for Macintosh only). The build quality of the MOTU is > impressive, but it has problems (noise) on every Linux machine I have > tried with it. So tomorrow the MOTU gets returned for a Scarlett. You'll be just ever so much happier. 1) It works flawlessly with Debian (Audacity, anyway) 2) I heard (not at all verified) that Rupert Neve designed the mic amps -- Glenn English -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: ProtonMail wsBzBAEBCAAGBQJhVMdxACEJEJ/XhjGCrIwyFiEELKJzD0JScCVjQA2Xn9eG MYKsjDIQiwf+K3I5If7MPfXk+AoDNfJ2C2RLtoALrI3Gxga0vrwnveXbKw7L S7sGcE9zf/yzqB3/6B9uo5oj8J/basldCafOurr391AkyVaGDs+fhn/Ye90y anTGrrGIiGLliZZ2HRbfn78A4GoZk0cQ//8gBgDRbFAy7AxavEPsK24MId6/ csQ57qG/XlWyTwYBRr4Fu8g5z379gkaIV+4xSHLLY+uJyqJk4JdMpDcw4KUa iBHTvzmzZi11m8csqMfCs6/GOTQ+cnbj2AHMFVdLI8GvZRp6UMkd5uKPgxjb xtvEAYLaR6V4bXAl21vPOIn/zdOqaHYGH2sGvT6BLtnvh0rZevwITA== =BHVQ -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Re: usb audio interface recommendation
On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 03:12:06AM +, ghe2001 wrote: production; I have heard that older FocusRite interfaces work in Linux. So do new ones :-) I'm using one (last version, I think) with my Supermicro AMD64 Buster. Alsamixer sees it and selects it, and Audaciy is happy with it. Linux seems to call it Scarlett. Thanks, Glenn. I started to by a Scarlett, my dealer insisted on selling me a MOTU M2 because MOTU claims "class compatibility" (as it turns out, for Macintosh only). The build quality of the MOTU is impressive, but it has problems (noise) on every Linux machine I have tried with it. So tomorrow the MOTU gets returned for a Scarlett. In addition to the Lexicons, a Shure X2U "just works" with Debian. RLH
Re: usb audio interface recommendation
On Wed, Sep 29, 2021 at 10:15:27AM +0200, Linux-Fan wrote: I am using an SSL 2 here: https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/ssl2 Tested successfully with Debian 10 amd64 and Debian 11 amd64 each with ALSA + PulseAudio non-professional audio. In case you consider buying it, I might be able to do a basic test with a Debian 11 i386, too. Caveat: I have found the interface to only be recognized properly if I attach it _after_ PulseAudio has already started up. Hence, I have it disconnected by default and upon needing it, first start `pavucontrol` and only afterwards attach the interface. Thanks for the offer. I generally fire up Audacity to record a streaming broadcast for later listening. If I connect to the broadcast before starting Audacity, then (with the Lexicon) I hear static until I unplug USB and reconnect. But that is a minor nuisance; once connected, the Lexicons are solid. Btw.: I saw you asked about the Motu M2 earlier (https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2021/09/msg00958.html). Was there any progress in getting it to run properly? A cursory internet search suggests that there were problems wrt. old kernels and PulseAudio. Additionally, some tuning to reduce kernel latency might be needed? See https://panther.kapsi.fi/posts/2020-02-02_motu_m4 for a summary. That is a bit too much tweaking for me to worry with. The MOTU M2 is impressive, but anything which works is better than anything else which doesn't. RLH
Re: usb audio interface recommendation
I have used Behringer audio interfaces with Linux for some years now and they always seem to be a good reliable bet for this.On a basic level, the U-CONTROL UCA-222 is a great simple little 2 in 2 out box that retails for about £20.I've also got the UMC1820 (if you want more functionality) and the little 2 in 2 out version of it (think it's the 202) that both perform well in Linux.I use both Audacity and Ardour, and have used Qtractor.Ardour does work on a multichannel basis with the UMC1820.You really need to get to grips with Jack for more serious audio work though J -- James B portoteache...@fastmail.com Em Qua, 29 Set ʼ21, às 09:15, Linux-Fan escreveu: > Russell L. Harris writes: > >> Needed: a USB audio interface which "just works" with Debian 9, 10, >> 11 on i386 and amd64 desktop machines. The newest of my machines is >> several years years old and has both black and blue USB ports. > > I am using an SSL 2 here: > https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/ssl2 > > Tested successfully with Debian 10 amd64 and Debian 11 amd64 each with ALSA > + PulseAudio non-professional audio. In case you consider buying it, I might > be able to do a basic test with a Debian 11 i386, too. > > Caveat: I have found the interface to only be recognized properly if I > attach it _after_ PulseAudio has already started up. Hence, I have it > disconnected by default and upon needing it, first start `pavucontrol` and > only afterwards attach the interface. > > Btw.: I saw you asked about the Motu M2 earlier > (https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2021/09/msg00958.html). Was there any > progress in getting it to run properly? A cursory internet search suggests > that there were problems wrt. old kernels and PulseAudio. Additionally, some > tuning to reduce kernel latency might be needed? See > https://panther.kapsi.fi/posts/2020-02-02_motu_m4 for a summary. > > Back when I searched for audio interfaces, I had also considered the > Zoom > UAC-2 > (https://www.zoom.co.jp/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/E_UAC-2.pdf). > > > Reviews seemed to indicate acceptable Linux compatibility, but I do not > have > any first-hand experience with it. > > HTH > Linux-Fan > *who uses the SSL 2 for video conferencing* > > öö > > [...]
Re: usb audio interface recommendation
Russell L. Harris writes: Needed: a USB audio interface which "just works" with Debian 9, 10, 11 on i386 and amd64 desktop machines. The newest of my machines is several years years old and has both black and blue USB ports. I am using an SSL 2 here: https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/ssl2 Tested successfully with Debian 10 amd64 and Debian 11 amd64 each with ALSA + PulseAudio non-professional audio. In case you consider buying it, I might be able to do a basic test with a Debian 11 i386, too. Caveat: I have found the interface to only be recognized properly if I attach it _after_ PulseAudio has already started up. Hence, I have it disconnected by default and upon needing it, first start `pavucontrol` and only afterwards attach the interface. Btw.: I saw you asked about the Motu M2 earlier (https://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2021/09/msg00958.html). Was there any progress in getting it to run properly? A cursory internet search suggests that there were problems wrt. old kernels and PulseAudio. Additionally, some tuning to reduce kernel latency might be needed? See https://panther.kapsi.fi/posts/2020-02-02_motu_m4 for a summary. Back when I searched for audio interfaces, I had also considered the Zoom UAC-2 (https://www.zoom.co.jp/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/E_UAC-2.pdf). Reviews seemed to indicate acceptable Linux compatibility, but I do not have any first-hand experience with it. HTH Linux-Fan *who uses the SSL 2 for video conferencing* öö [...] pgpKahUviJy2M.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: usb audio interface recommendation
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA256 ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at 1:44 AM, Russell L. Harris wrote: > Needed: a USB audio interface which "just works" with Debian 9, 10, > 11 on i386 and amd64 desktop machines. > I would be happy to purchase a interface which no longer is in > production; I have heard that older FocusRite interfaces work in > Linux. So do new ones :-) I'm using one (last version, I think) with my Supermicro AMD64 Buster. Alsamixer sees it and selects it, and Audaciy is happy with it. Linux seems to call it Scarlett. It takes 1/4" phone jacks or XLR mic inputs, 1/4" TRS headphone jack, phantom power, 24 bit ADC, enough power from USB2. I have no idea whether it works on 36 bit machines. Nor do I know if you'd consider it "just works" but if you've played with USB 'sound cards' before, you probably do. Good box. And Amazon sells them. -- Glenn English -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: ProtonMail wsBzBAEBCAAGBQJhU9loACEJEJ/XhjGCrIwyFiEELKJzD0JScCVjQA2Xn9eG MYKsjDKfUAf/SPggQRpsFPY2cFghx/87rK+aJVE2j8EkgcqJhmbWsglL2DQb T4S6KuEm1fzxhT7CK3vicvZaqtJH44VUAM4QOtzMm7zFyybH7055ak+7XJPa ftVX/6AVYI28ipSHQvODijTzE+tzxn68ZAy7jF1djwHl9D+htzVqgQ3VkYqC f4OEmIHj6jtkfk3B5/3Iec4Imk26yzIV7xrUh8LWqrzsJXK5UOG9TFQ53g4Y yAnU3YxKJ1OUNonjts6GCS9AF3kVwAaj0gkjdWCksz9Kuad5pK6S4Lg8n1nl G2kz589NDtMgAsE6WnK/SfBNqqlD0nQ6I9p/OlVBZWHV8usda1Ex3A== =QlbB -END PGP SIGNATURE-
