David Wright <deb...@lionunicorn.co.uk> writes: > In terms of this computer, all those input and output sockets are the > equivalent of my little 3.5mm jacks (but with phantom power), and the gain > knobs are alsamixer sliders. > > [...] > > And so, by the sounds of the OP's solution post, the only functionality of > the Behringer being used is the four better quality DACs (rather than my > two), with four balanced outputs (rather than my two unbalanced ones through > a 3.5mm jack). > > [...] > > Would it help to see what kind of difference there is between a > sophisticated card like the Behringer and a run-of-the-mill soundcard, by > listing the ALSA Controls with amixer -c 2 scontents as I asked about > earlier?
Thanks, David. What is specifically your audio set, much simpler as you say? I'm also interested in what you are wondering... about possibly having the same functionalities with much a simpler arrangement... Rodolfo