Linking soundcards via firewire / spdif?

[Si.]

hmmmm! Maybe this so?

[stjohn]

do u really need all of those routings Si? just go with what you have... theres more than enough options there!

i still think SPDIF possible tho. we were on PC when we did it.

[Si.]

I just want a fast way to record in 8 ins from md, 6 ins from virus, synths, hardware fx etc etc. Fran was saying it would be a good idea to get one rory?

We have a decent card now and its too slow working as we are. Just want to improve the environment in there. I definitely don't want to downgrade audio quality though!

I am the first to admit I am new to patchbays but I understand how they work - just never had the need for them before.

How can I improve the workflow in there? Sick of stopping every few mins to record every channel on md seperately, then doing virus, etc... Also would like to start using outboard fx gear...

[Si.]

mackie desk doesnt have spdif as far as I know, only a firewire extension

we have an m-audio firewire 1814 already, trying to incorporate the desk into the set up as another bunch of ins...

Not same manufacturer, let alone same model! Thats the prob...