John Bleichert wrote: >Hello All > >I'm evaluating a Delta44 sound card to use with Ardour and Audacity >(Audacity until Ardour stabilizes, and maybe afterward). I've grabbed the >manual for the 44 from the M-Audio site to check it out. The 2 example >recording layouts they provide in the manual require an M-Audio 'Audio >Buddy' (or something like it) to get a proper line level. > > I'm not completely sure, but I think the Behringer will do the preamping that you need. I guess the audiobuddy can provide phantom power if your mic(s) need it. I am also very close to getting the Delta44 (or maybe the 66, but I already have spdif)... so I'll be interested to see how your's and other's set-ups work. -Rich ps (did i intentionally unsubscribe to this list last year? or was there some problem?)