Aggregated MAC device reliable?

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dreamspy
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Aggregated MAC device reliable?

Post by dreamspy » Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:22 am

Is combining audio interfaces as an Mac aggregated device reliable?
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Greenapples2019
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Re: Aggregated MAC device reliable?

Post by Greenapples2019 » Sun Jul 16, 2023 9:42 am

I’ve found it’s 100% reliable for 90% of the time. Great if you’re at home but I wouldn’t gig with it.

Never had a problem with ADAT though if that’s an option.
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Chancery
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Re: Aggregated MAC device reliable?

Post by Chancery » Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:46 am

I used to have MOTU M2 and M4 as aggregate and had zero problems.
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fishmonkey
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Re: Aggregated MAC device reliable?

Post by fishmonkey » Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:00 am

the operating system is creating a virtual audio device and so no, it's not as reliable as a single interface.

i also wouldn't rely on an aggregate device in a live sound scenario...

https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/artic ... interfaces
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