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basementjack
09-30-2006, 08:43 PM
Hi everyone,

I'm a windows user and am contemplating picking up an external usb sound interface...

Does anyone know if the FastrackPro or Mobile Pre can work in Windows without drivers? (background: I have an external usb sound card now - and it used the 'built in' usbsound drivers windows XP has) I realize the asio drivers are probably better for some uses, but for my intended purpose (Acoustical room measurements) I'd like to avoid adding drivers to the laptop.

Lastly, are there any other products I should consider. Ideally, it would have both analog and digital out and it would be even better if the digital out was optical (again for the intended purpose, not trying to start a debate of which format is actually better)

- Jack

basementjack
10-01-2006, 03:57 PM
Ok made some progress and really encouraged!

Downloaded the MobilePre Manual,

and right from the manual:

"In fact, the MobilePre USB is also
class-compliant on Windows XP & Mac OS X 10.2.6 & higher, so no driver
installation is necessary—just Plug and Play."

So the MobilePre might be the way to go - add to that I searched ebay and have seen them go for as low as $65.

(anyone live near Chicago with one they want to sell?)