Interfacing Linux: MOTU 828 MK1

In 2001 MOTU figured out how to shove audio through a FireNoodle. Let's see what it takes to get this beast working on a modern PC running #Linux. Enjoy my content? Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/interfacinglinux RELATED PRODUCTS [Affiliate Links] MOTU 828 on eBay: https://ebay.us/zCJSI6 LINKS Read the review: https://interfacinglinux.com/2024/01/05/motu828/ X: https://twitter.com/intlinux Discord: https://discord.gg/rW3hAV923Y BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/interfacinglinux.com Wishlist: https://throne.com/interfacinglinux Have questions about your Linux setup? Ask in the forums. I'm here to help. https://interfacinglinux.com/community/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:06 PCI sound cards 00:56 Death of expansion slots 01:06 USB 1.1 audio interface limitations 01:24 MOTU 828 overview 04:08 FireWire on a modern PC 04:39 Linux FireWire drivers 04:51 FFADO Mixer setup 04:56 Linux Plug and Play 05:10 Jack setup with qjackctl 05:26 Stability test 05:46 Round-trip latency test 05:58 Audio quality 08:05 Final thoughts * Like comment and subscribe for more! Or don't, I'm not your boss.* Amazon Affiliate Links Interfacing Linux is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon properties including, but not limited to, amazon.com. As an associate we earn from qualifying purchases. eBay Affiliate Links Some of our posts at Interfacing Linux contain eBay affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and later make a purchase, we may receive a small commission. Money earned via affiliate links helps pay the fees to keep this site up and running.