Erik, I'm having good success with the Delta1010 LT. I know the analog and SPDIF I/O works as does MIDI input. I've not tested MIDI output yet, but I suspect it works. I've heard that not all of the LT functions are supported by ALSA, but I have yet to find one that I need. For what you're wanting to do the Delta 44 or 66 would work, but if you can spend the extra money for a 1010 it would allow you to do more in the future. As to your external mixer question, I don't have one, but the 1010LT has 2 mic preamps. If you go with the 44, 66, or 1010, or want better quality pres, you'll need a mixer or external preamp. An external mixer is not a requirement in the DAW world, but it can be helpful for monitoring and such. Personally, I'd use the money for a better soundcard or some nice pres. Greg --- Erik Steffl <steffl@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I would appreciate some advices as to what HW do I need to do > some > simple recording. > > Here's what I would like to be able to do: > > tasks: record a guitar, possibly other instruments (not > neccessarily > at the same time), record old vinyl from turntable etc. [using > linux PC] > > in: > > few audio channels (I can think of using 2 or 4 so I guess I > should > plan for about 8?) > > midi > > out: > > just stereo audio? or optical digital something? does it make > sense > to have many outputs? > > midi > > other: > > full duplex, I think built in midi wavetable synth is good > enough for > me, not sure about external mix (I've read recommendation to have > one > but I'm not sure why). > > I've read that Delta* cards are fairly good and well supported > under > linux - looks like delta 66 is what I want? What about Delta > 1010-LT - > same price, more in/out but no external box (=lower sound > quality?). > > What about midi? I'd like to have midi in/out and wavetable > synth > (not sure if I really need synth). The sync-ing midi and audio is > done > by apps so I don't have to worry about cards working well together? > > I can read the specs but I'd really appreciate practical advices > > since I have almost no experience (well, I have few audio cards:-). > > TIA > > erik > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/