Re: Mac compatible 5.1 audio sound cards
Re: Mac compatible 5.1 audio sound cards
- Subject: Re: Mac compatible 5.1 audio sound cards
- From: Bob Lang <email@hidden>
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:34:07 +0100
Hi everyone and thanks for the comments so far.
The project I'm considering needs a device that Audio Midi Setup
recognises as a true multi channel output device. This means that
optical/SPDIF/Dolby digital won't work. The sound quality does not
need to be any better than 44.1 kHz 16 bits per channel and I only
need audio output - no Midi or audio input
So far, it looks like Mac support for high end audio interfaces is no
problem, but such devices cost several hundred dollars.
Unfortunately, for the project I'm considering, many of the potential
users will only be able to afford lower priced interfaces (say up to
$150) so unless there's a reasonable prospect of a range of these
being available there's no point even starting it. No doubt there
will be some users who are happy to pay more but there won't be enough
of these users to make the project viable.
The real issue, and the crunch for the project, is whether it's
possible to go and buy any cheapo PCI/USB/FireWire 5.1 card and expect
a Mac to be able to drive it. So far, I can't come up with any
definitive answers on this.
Best
Bob
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