[Linux-users] USB audio

[Roger Oberholtzer]

On Thu, 2007-08-23 at 17:55 -0400, Kurt Wall wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 22, 2007 at 01:49:20PM -0400, Kurt Wall wrote:
> > On Tue, Aug 21, 2007 at 04:25:30PM +0200, Roger Oberholtzer wrote:
> > > 
> > > Hello
> > > 
> > > Is anyone using a USB audio device with Linux? It seems that there is
> > > some sort of a standard for these. But there is no requirement that all
> > > devices follow that standard. Nothing new here. Just looking for
> > > pointers to possible devices.
> > 
> > Roger,
> > 
> > I have one at home. Some little TurtleBeach thing I bought from NewEgg.
> > The sound isn't great, but that might have reflected the Linux driver's
> > quality more than the underlying hardware. When I get home tonight, I'll
> > see if I can dig it up and get the specifics.
> 
> As promised, here's what I bought:
> 
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829118107
> 
> It wasn't this card precisely, but an earlier version.

Thanks for that. It is generally what I was looking for. As always, the
wish list has more...

I will put this in measurement systems in US-type vans, where the
computer is in the back and the operator, up front, has a display with
USB connectivity. Putting USB sound up there eliminates cables. Ummm no
more canbles ... uummm no more cables ... (chanted from a comfy lotus
position). So, I have been looking at things like
http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Speakers.html

I see in the Linux USB sound drivers a reference to a USB sound
standard. I just never see a USB device claiming to follow it. I bet the
Turtle Beach one does, as it worked for you.

Time to experiment.

-- 
Roger Oberholtzer

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