[Linux-users] USB audio

[Jerry McBride]

On Friday 24 August 2007 02:26:03 am Roger Oberholtzer wrote:
> 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.

If you don't mind a kind suggestion on your project... but keep it simple... 
If you're going to be  running one wire, then there's very little additional 
work and cost in adding in a dozen more... Personally, I'd rather rely on 
good old fashioned wire and speakers than an additional layer of hardware and 
drivers.

Just my humble opinion. Cheers and have yourself a nice weekend.



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