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Post by gouge on Jul 26, 2015 2:37:51 GMT -6
Is anyone using multiple converters from different manufacturers.
Say interface brand A via it's usb and interface brand B via it's usb.
Would latency be an issue due to driver differences.
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Post by tonycamphd on Jul 26, 2015 8:21:40 GMT -6
Depending I'm sure?  But u should be able to use any stand alone converter with a solid hardware/ software interface like lynx AES, or rme, ahead of ur daw software. example: RM 8x8 and digi192x8x8-lynx aes16 card/lynx mix-Pro tools |
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Post by gouge on Jul 26, 2015 8:30:00 GMT -6
Yeah lynx is rock solid. Using aurora 16 and aes16e in the studio.
I was wondering about laptop setups based around usb.
For eg, 8 channel usb interface in parallel to a 2 channel usb interface to make 10 channels. Because both interfaces are different with different drivers they will have different latency even if clocked together.
Using the lynx aes example lynx say when running multiple pcie cards all carda should be the same make.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Jul 26, 2015 10:05:46 GMT -6
I dont know anyone who personally uses the Aggregate Device feature of os x, mainly because you're forced to choose one device as the master clock and it adds extra latency. Stand-alone converters dont interface with the computer so lots of people use multiple converters with a single interface via a connection that doesnt talk directly to the computer, like ADAT or spdif, for example.
When i did my shoot out with the svart box, i used my motu traveler to connect it to compare to the symphony. But i had to switch drivers whenever i wanted to hear a particular converter.
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Post by ericn on Jul 26, 2015 10:24:42 GMT -6
Different interfaces via USB has always been problematic. Laptop wise use Thunderbolt to PCIe to AES cards.
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Post by gouge on Jul 27, 2015 2:02:33 GMT -6
Different interfaces via USB has always been problematic. Laptop wise use Thunderbolt to PCIe to AES cards. yeah I think the issue is when they are different models. looking at the spec sheet of a few usb interfaces seem they need to be the same type to be linked.
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Jul 27, 2015 4:54:40 GMT -6
Different interfaces via USB has always been problematic. Laptop wise use Thunderbolt to PCIe to AES cards. yeah I think the issue is when they are different models. looking at the spec sheet of a few usb interfaces seem they need to be the same type to be linked.
Their driver needs to be designed to work with multiple interfaces simultaneously. like, how you can daisychain up to 4 apollos together, or 4 of the old motu interfaces together. |
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Post by ericn on Jul 27, 2015 7:22:48 GMT -6
yeah I think the issue is when they are different models. looking at the spec sheet of a few usb interfaces seem they need to be the same type to be linked.
Their driver needs to be designed to work with multiple interfaces simultaneously. like, how you can daisychain up to 4 apollos together, or 4 of the old motu interfaces together. This is why I have always gone PCI , Then PCIe and now thunderbolt! As much as USB has improved, it's still really meant for the world of Printers , mice and such! |
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Post by NoFilterChuck on Jul 27, 2015 21:19:15 GMT -6
Antelope Orion's 32 channels of I/O via USB and Apogee Symphony IO's 16 channels of I/O via USB would beg to differ, ericn |
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Post by ericn on Jul 27, 2015 21:31:14 GMT -6
Antelope Orion's 32 channels of I/O via USB and Apogee Symphony IO's 16 channels of I/O via USB would beg to differ, ericnThey are the exceptions Chuck , but a major (VP) level guy at one of the largest PC makers still tells me if I want more than 24ch of bi directional IO at 96/24 I don't want USB ! I listen and I have seen to many who were promised what can be done today via Ethernet ( Dante and if you want big I/O count you need a dedicated card ) or thunderbolt ! |
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But u should be able to use any stand alone converter with a solid hardware/ software interface like lynx AES, or rme, ahead of ur daw software.
