[PlanetCCRMA] I'm really getting into this -- need input on entry-level pro-quality hardware

[Fernando Pablo Lopez-Lezcano]

> only partially supported.  So, can anyone recommend something that
> works well?  I’m hoping to find something with the following features
> (and realizing that I may not get them all):
> 
>  
> 24bit/96khz A to D conversion
> 
> External unit (so there is no interference from PC circuitry, unless
> experience shows this isn’t really a problem.)
> 
> At least 4 inputs, 8 would be better
> 
> Less than $500??
> 
> Good dynamic range
> 
> I’ve got a few devices that output SPDIF, so it would be cool if I
> could get an input for that too.

I have a lot of Midiman OmniStudio boxes here at CCRMA (a Midiman Delta
66 + external OmniIO box). It is well supported by ALSA (as well as the
1010lt mentioned in the same thread) and has 4 line level inputs and
outputs (balanced), 2 mic amps, can do 24/96Khz i/o, and has 1 spdif
port. Very good audio quality. The only thing missing is a MIDI port. 

-- Fernando