old MOTU FW 828 = WAY MORE CPU HEADROOM. :)

Opus · Post by **Opus** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:56 am

So, I finally got a FW interface. MOTU 828 (the original).
And immediately i noticed that my CPU meter dropped considerably. THIS IS EXCELLENT. The sound quality is excellent and it performs perfectly.

I had no idea I'd gain CPU headroom by using a FW interface. I thought if anything is would eat up more CPU resources.

I think a 2nd is on the shopping list...

jesQuick · Post by **jesQuick** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:34 am

Opus wrote:So, I finally got a FW interface. MOTU 828 (the original).
And immediately i noticed that my CPU meter dropped considerably. THIS IS EXCELLENT. The sound quality is excellent and it performs perfectly.

I had no idea I'd gain CPU headroom by using a FW interface. I thought if anything is would eat up more CPU resources.

I think a 2nd is on the shopping list...

Just out of curiosity... What type was your old card? USB? PCI? Guessing USB...?

Thanks,

-J

Opus · Post by **Opus** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:30 am

none. i was using the stereo analog out on my macbook.

i'd never use USB

old MOTU FW 828 = WAY MORE CPU HEADROOM. :)

old MOTU FW 828 = WAY MORE CPU HEADROOM. :)

Re: old MOTU FW 828 = WAY MORE CPU HEADROOM. :)