Discussion:
Investigate audio interfaces that support recording multichannel digital sound, such as those offered by MOTU (www.motu.com), M-Audio (www.m-audio.com), and Echo Digital Audio (www.echoaudio.com) , and answer the following questions:
1. How are the interfaces connected to the computer?
2. What types of audio connections are supported?
3. What are the minimum software and hardware requirements for the host computer ?
4. Which are best suited to use at home for simple composing and recording projects?
5. Which are best suited to use in recording studios or for recording a live concert?