[03:24] <len-1304> zequence, have you ever heard of these? http://www.audioscience.com/internet/products/sound_cards/asi564x.htm
[03:32] <len-1304> They seem to actively support linux. They have 8i/o PCIe cards with the ability to have up to 4 cards in a system (32 channels)
[03:33] <len-1304> In/outputs can be either/or AES or line level and are generally grouped in pairs. (the AES3 standard)
[03:36] <len-1304> They appear to be designed for broadcast work and are likely to be pricey for that reason.
[03:43] <len-1304> $1300 - $1700 depending on options :) The lower price is for either audio i/o or AES. The higher price is for both.
[10:10] <zequence> len-1304: Nope, never heard of them. I guess I would only know about cards that appear in different audio specific stores, generally. And even there, it's seldom I take a look around these days
[15:28] <len-1304> zequence, the audio science cards have some interesting features for streaming.
[15:29] <len-1304> It is certainly a name to remember if someone asks about HW for broadcast, either on air or internet
[15:30] <len-1304> It may also have some use for multi-channel (surround) mixdown. as it allows a set of channels to be locked as one stream. With just one set of controls.
[16:00] <len-1304> They have one set of cards with on board MP3. That is an MP3 stream can be sent to the card and get audio out or audio in will generate an MP3 stream
[16:49] <len-1304> Digigram also advertises Linux support. Alsa shows as of 1.0.25.
[16:57] <len-1304> Wow, thats the first time I have seen this: "Due to the reduced length of the PCI EXPRESS bus connector and the resulting lack of mechanical stability, we strongly advise against transporting cards installed in a computer"