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krussedull wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:20 am Hi, I assumed there was a thread like this, with an overview over what audio cards members have that works on linux.
..but I can't seem to find it, henc this new topic.

Would you be kind enough to share what audio card you are using that works with linux?

..my good 'ol TC Electronic Konnekt 24D just freaked out and is unusable, so I'm looking to buy a new good sound card.

Thank you!

ps. If this thread receives a lot of answers/links etc, I will maintain a list here...

Concerning USB audio interfaces I've used a "Behringer UMC204HD" and still am using a "MOTU M4 v3" and an "ESI Maya22 USB".
All of the three worked/work very well on Debian 11/12 with a real-time-kernel from the official repos and have good to excellent specs.

Despite other postings here I didn't/do not have any disturbances (x-runs, crackling, ...) while recording or playback with these interfaces, even on very weak machines (Intel Atom D510, D525).

Additionally I am still using a "Terratec Phase X24 FW" firewire interface which also works very well with Debian 11/12. You get a used one very cheap these days.

[Edit: added additional info]

bluzee wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:44 pm For USB devices in the 2-4 channel range I think most if not all should work fine. [...]

Babarosa wrote: ↑Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:39 am I've got a "Behringer UMC204HD" and a "MOTU M4". Both are very good concerning the specs and both work very well on Linux.

I'm afraid that I do not agree. Many of the more expensive ones require a driver and/or Windows setup utility. Some of 'm may work after some puzzeling (see some of the very long topics here on 'm), but that's not for the faint of heart and Linux beginners. There are less Class Compliant devices out there than you might think

merlyn wrote: ↑Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:31 pm There's also a Focusrite Scarlett. I haven't tried one myself but I have seen posts from people who have it working, and there is a thread here at Linux Musicians about a GUI control panel for gen2/3 scarletts.

Behringer -- UMC range
Focusrite -- Scarlett range

Babarosa wrote: ↑Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:39 am I've got a "Behringer UMC204HD" and a "MOTU M4". Both are very good concerning the specs and both work very well on Linux.

That's good news. I thought there were some problems with MOTU. What kernel are you using?

bluzee wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:44 pm

For USB devices in the 2-4 channel range I think most if not all should work fine. Might be better to compile a list of any that don't work.

I also have a UMC404HD and I like it fine. I still have a Delta 66 PCI card but it needs external preamps.

Hello dear sir!
I am happy Fedora 39 user, and looking for audio device with decent headphones output with abitily to have 2.1. audio system. Two of them is generic audio monitors, and one subwoofer. Looks like Motu m4 does have 4 output monitors ports, can you please share info how they works? Is it possible to connect L and R monitors to 1 and 2 output and subwoofer to 3rd?
Maybe I can direct contact you for a couple of questions please?
Thank you!

Well, the 404HD has a master out which is basically a stereo mix down L/R then it also has 4 individual outputs that can be assigned as you like. How you route the audio where you want will depend on the software you are using and the audio server be it Jack, Pipewire, etc. So, yes you can do a 2.1 mix.

I maintain a list of the 20 or so audio interfaces I have tested over the years.

Most USB and FireWire interfaces JustWork™ if all you need is basic AD/DA.

Komplete Audio KA6 (old and new versions). Work out of the box. Rock solid.
Maudo M-Track8 works, but no driver for internal software routing.
Venerable M-Audio 24/96 is fine if you can get a PCI adapter.

Thank you a lot for the information!
Looks like I'm still not found best variant for myself yet. I liked motu, but headphone output on a weak side. Gathering information about Audient iD14 mk2 at the moment, and looks like nowadays there is successful cases: https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxaudio/com ... are_button

krussedull wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:20 am

Hi, I assumed there was a thread like this, with an overview over what audio cards members have that works on linux.
..but I can't seem to find it, henc this new topic.

Would you be kind enough to share what audio card you are using that works with linux?

..my good 'ol TC Electronic Konnekt 24D just freaked out and is unusable, so I'm looking to buy a new good sound card.

Thank you!
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ps. If this thread receives a lot of answers/links etc, I will maintain a list here...

For a Linux-compatible audio card, I recommend checking out the UGREEN USB 3.0 Hub/USB sound card. It’s a versatile device that also functions as a 3-port USB 3.0 hub and is supported on Linux via plug-n-play. Another good option is the TROND External USB Audio Adapter, especially if you need a single sound port1. For a comprehensive list, the ALSA project wiki and linux-sound.org are great resources to explore. Good luck with your search!

Most sound cards until the semi-professional range should work. If you are unsure, use a search engine and in most cases you will get a result.

Professional sound interfaces which were intended for big studios with lots of inputs and outputs, no so much.

The biggest advantage for using Linux in music production is that you can use older hardware perfectly, which saves a lot of money.