Need a new Linux-compatible audio Interface

[asbak]

I have one laptop where one of the usb ports needs at least a jackd buffer size of 128. On another port I can use much lower buffer sizes. I don't think that that's a Focusrite issue but I can't prove that.

The one port may be on a shared bus (with other ports & devices) and the better port is dedicated?

[bluebell]

I have one laptop where one of the usb ports needs at least a jackd buffer size of 128. On another port I can use much lower buffer sizes. I don't think that that's a Focusrite issue but I can't prove that.

The one port may be on a shared bus (with other ports & devices) and the better port is dedicated?

I don't think that's the reason because I use the Scarletts on an USB hub. Some say you shouldn't but it works fine on three different computers.

[asbak]

It can be hit and miss. My Behringer UMC goes nuts on a hub and is unusable although it works great in an on-board USB port, whilst my older Edirol UA-25 didn't mind a hub at all.

[Nachei]

Thank you for all the info, and sorry if my comments on Behringer caused some blisters... Munch munch... This is the sound of me eating my prejudices towards that brand. I can do without the Amazonian Rainforest Virgins at the moment...

[craigbass76]

qeiynn? How'd you make out? I'm getting ready to buy one and wanted to see what happened in your world. I'm replacing a little Behringer analog mixer.