[SOLVED] RFC: Firewire/USB Audio h/w options

shrike · Last edited by shrike on Wed May 25, 2022 7:33 pm; edited 2 times in total

I am considering the purchase of a USB audio device (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MTrackDuo--m-audio-m-track-duo-usb-audio-interface) but I do not know if linux will support it. Reading Audiodef's tales of woe regarding Onyx firewire mixers bodes ill.

The use case here is to connect a recently acquired amp/FX modeller via it's L/R XLR connectors for sound at home.

Hmm.. I just noticed that the modeller has a SPDIF out connector. Probably a easier/cheaper way to go. But it would still be good to know if USB/Firewire audio is an option.

Thanks,

shrike

EDIT 1: Added "Audio" to Title.
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NeddySeagoon · Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 8:32 pm Post subject:

shrike,

Google turns up https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxaudio/comments/mqc0je/maudio_mtrack_solo_on_linux/
The topic is the Solo but the Duo is mentioned too.
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shrike · Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 3:11 am Post subject:

Thanks Neddy,

Evidently "USB Class" compliance covers MIDI, video, audio and of course storage.

Amazing what a basic search can reveal. :oops:

shrike
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NeddySeagoon · Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 4:53 pm Post subject:

shrike,

Its not always that simple.

You can have a USB device that is not covered by a 'class' driver. Then it needs its own driver.
You made a lucky choice.

e.g. UVC is the USB Video Class driver but look at all those other USB video drivers in the kernel.
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shrike · Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 7:31 pm Post subject:

NeddySeagoon,

"Its not always that simple."

You're right. However, I am now aware that some products claim USB Class compliance. But that is no substitute for proper research.

Thank you for clarifying.

Sincerely,

shrike
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