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[supernova777]

this is a partial list, for the other half of the list see the thread:
os9 Compatible Audio Interfaces (with midi i/o) http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php?topic=362.0

Echo Gina (20-bit) (1997) (B&W g3 + yikes! g4 compatible with pci graphics macs only)

****new info regarding hardware compatibility
connects via PCI, compatible with pci powermac (beige+yosemite)g3/g4(yikes)...agp/adc powermac g4's are NOT COMPATIBLE due to motherboard electrical issue
os9 driver: http://files.echoaudio.com/drivers/mac/install_echo_card_4.0.hqx
article: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1997_articles/dec97/eventgina.html
driver downloads: http://echoaudio.com/pages/mac-os-x-software (scroll to the very bottom option)
manual: http://files.echoaudio.com/manuals/gina_mac_manual.pdf

WARNING: Not all Darla 20, Gina 20, Layla 20, and Darla24 cards are compatible with Power Macs. Unfortunately, this is a hardware incompatibility; as such, it cannot be worked around in software. When using these products, you may experience lockups or your Power Mac may not function reliably. Consequently, Echo Digital Audio will not provide technical support for these drivers.

Echo Digital Audio assumes no liability or responsibility for damages caused or loss incurred as a result of you downloading and using these drivers. You use this software solely at your own risk.

m-audio delta 410 (2001)

connects via PCI | DOES NOT ALLOW USE OF PRO TOOLS M-POWERED ON MAC (except on xp using cracked mp7)
can be combined with up to 3 other delta cards to add addtional i/o
IF USING MULTIPLE CARDS ON MAC OS 8/9 YOU **MUST** USE THE "M-Audio Delta 3.1.0 (1011a).sit" DRIVER
be sure to remove all other drivers first before installing, use sherlock to find + delete all the old files, install + reboot and you should see combined input+output count (16,24,32 outputs)

emagic audiowerk2 (1999)

connects via pci | developed for os9  | EASI drivers are Emagic's own proprietary driver (like ASIO)
article: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul99/articles/audiowerk.htm
driver : http://mac.brothersoft.com/emagic-audiowerk-driver-download.html
not reccomended but could work out great if bought for a low price

m-audio duo (2002)

connects via USB
more info: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct02/articles/maudio.asp


RME Digi 9652 Project Hammerfall (1999)
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep99/articles/rmehammer.htm

RME DIGI 96/8 PAD (2002)

http://www.rme-audio.de/download/968pae.pdf
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/feb02/articles/rmedigi0202.asp

edirol UA5 (march 2002)


http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar02/articles/edirolua5.asp

M-audio Delta 66 /w Omni I/O breakout box option (january 2001)

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan01/articles/maudio.asp
the cable connecting the delta + omni i/o box is called a male to female db15 cable you can buy a longer cable for more distance between the card + the breakout box

motu 828 (2001)

more info: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul01/articles/motu828.asp
more info: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr01/articles/applenotes.htm

motu 896

more info: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul02/articles/motu896.asp
wordclock compatible


motu 1224 (1999)

connects via 324 PCI card | can combine with the 2408 + other motu systems
driver download : http://cdn-data.motu.com/downloads/pci424/pci_os9.hqx
Contains audio drivers and application consoles for MOTU PCI-424/324 audio hardware, which includes the 2408 mk3, 24 I/O and HD192.Double-click installer and follow on-screen instructions.
wordclock compatible

Motu 2408 (feb 1999)


eight, 20-bit analogue inputs and outputs
article: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/feb99/articles/motu2408.654.htm
wordclock compatible

Motu 2408 Mk2 (2000)

http://www.sonicstate.com/digital/model.cfm?modelID=1299&manid=57&manuf=57
The mkII version is no different from the original except that the analog in/out has been upgraded to 24bit on balanced TRS connectors.
wordclock compatible

Motu 2408 Mk3 (2003)
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct03/articles/motu.htm

opcode datport

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul99/articles/opcodedat.htm

digidesign mbox (2002)
connects via usb | allows use of pro tools LE software (under os9 + mac osx)

MORE INFO: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun02/articles/digidesgnmbox.asp

m-audio Mobile Pre USB (2003)
EASILY CONFUSED WITH THE AUDIOPHILE USB~! MOBILE PRE HAS NO MIDI
compatible with os9 | allows use of pro tools m-powered 7+ (under mac os x 10.4+)
driver download: http://akmedia.digidesign.com/support/compressed/MobilePre_USB_Installer_1_5_2f1_77194.sit
firstgen:

http://web.archive.org/web/20030401224338/http://www.m-audio.com/products/m-audio/mobilepre.php
press release: http://www.m-audio.ca/images/en/press_releases/M-Audio_MobilePre2_PR.pdf
revision looked like this:


M-audio transit
compatible with os9 | allows use of pro tools m-powered 7+ software  (under mac os x 10.4+)

larger image: http://cdn.head-fi.org/e/e7/e71fe538_Transit+(01).JPG

M-audio groovelab

manual: http://www.m-audio.ca/images/global/manuals/GrooveLab_Quickstart.pdf

roland m1000 digital mixer audio interface

connects via usb | 4 spdif inputs + 1 stereo analog input =  10 channels
manual: http://lib.roland.co.jp/support/en/manuals/res/1811166/M-1000_Manual_e1.pdf
http://c1.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/M-1000_R-79ab0526f7d26301f8e57f726eae36ad.jpg
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun03/articles/rolandm1000.asp

edirol m-100fx
The M-100FX is a 10-channel Audio mixer with a number of useful Voice & Sound Processing effects.

connects via usb | not bus powered
rear image: http://www.roland.com/products/en/M-100FX/images/image_02_L.jpg
manual: http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=manuals&p=M-100FX&id=1811410
driver: http://www.roland.com/support/article/?q=downloads&p=M-100FX&id=1812824

edirol ua1ex


edirol UA-3FX


roland UA-5 (2001)


http://lib.roland.co.jp/support/en/manuals/res/1811507/UA-5_egfis3.pdf

Echo Gina (24-bit)(1999)

(revision of the pci card)
http://files.echoaudio.com/manuals/echo24_mac_manual.pdf
driver: http://files.echoaudio.com/drivers/mac/install_echo24_6.04.hqx

a note on combining multiple echo 24bit devices
Esync cables come with Gina24, and can be used to daisy chain several 24-bit Echo cards together. Esync is a
proprietary form of super clock that allows you to sync together multiple 24-bit
Echo products. Simply attach the Esync cable to the two-prong “Esync Out”
connector on the Layla24/Mona/Gina24 PCI card, and attach the other end to
the “Esync In” connector on your Gina24 PCI card.

Echo Darla (24-bit) (1999)


http://files.echoaudio.com/manuals/darla_mac_manual.pdf (original darla model)
http://files.echoaudio.com/manuals/darla24_mac_manual.pdf (24bit model)
http://www.pcrecording.com/darla.htm



emagic audiowerk8 (1997)
EASI drivers are Emagic's own proprietary driver (like ASIO)

Audiowerk8 is a Digital Audio Recording PCI-card for MacOS or Windows with Digital I/O (S/P-DIF), 8 analog Outputs, 2 analog Inputs.
Cascading 3 cards is possible, which will give the user 2 Ins and  24 physical Outs.

article: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1997_articles/jul97/audiowerk8.html
not reccomended but could work out great if bought for a low price

audiomedia III (1996)

specs: http://archive.digidesign.com/support/specs/toolbox_specs.html
driver: http://archive.digidesign.com/download/sndrvr/
allows use of pro tools LE software up to version 5.1.1 os9 | 6.2.3 osx | 6.1.1 winxp
g3/g4 compatibility info: http://archive.digidesign.com/compato/osx/tb/am3.cfm
more info: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1996_articles/jul96/digidesignsession.html

yamaha ds2416 (1998)

connects via pci 
article: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct98/articles/yamahadspf.html
manual: http://www.ds2416.org/xpisoftware/Manual/DS2416.pdf
driver info: http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2001/04/06/new-mac-drivers-for-yamaha-cards/
driver downloads: http://www.megatrade.ru/English/Yamaha_Support.html

terratec-producer-phase-26-usb

manual : http://ftp.terratec.com/Producer/PHASE/PHASE26USB/Manual/PHASE26USB_Manual_GB.pdf
The MAC OS 9 drivers.The PHASE 26 USB System is equipped with a special ASIO driver. The MIDI port is notavailable under MAC OS 9. Furthermore, the Sound Manager is not supported. Thefunctions of the ASIO ControlPanel are pretty much identical to those of the WindowsVersion. In the version that is currently being shipped, direct monitoring is not supportedby the MAC OS9 ASIO driver

opcode DATport
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul99/articles/opcodedat.htm]http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul99/articles/opcodedat.htm
opcode SONICport

opcode SonicPort
http://web.archive.org/web/19991006112043/http://www.opcode.com/products/sonicport/

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/apr04/articles/terratecphase88.htm

esi gigaport (2002-2006)

http://download.esi-audiotechnik.com/download/esi/gigaport_ag/gigaport_ag-english.pdf
8 output USB Audio Interface

Sonorus StudI/O (1998)

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep98/articles/sonorus.html
manual : http://www.sonorus.com/studiomanual.pdf
http://www.sonorus.com/
driver: http://www.sonorus.com/STUDIO18.sit
http://web.archive.org/web/20030218061302/http://www.sonorus.com/backplate.box/
http://web.archive.org/web/20010630172924/http://www.sonorus.com
syncing two sonorus cards

Alesis ADAT edit (1999)

an adat interface card for mac os 9.. comes with software made by emagic
article : http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug99/articles/alesisadat.htm
http://www.sweetwater.com/publications/sweetnotes/sn-latesummer99/page11.html
http://alesis.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/0/9d2b1fc3c579211a294dbd112724fbbe/file/adatedit_manual.pdf


roland rpc-1

http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/344

[Knezzen]

Have to add some stuff here as well.

M-Audio Cards I have that work great in OS9:

Delta 44:

Driver: http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.drivers&f=295

Delta 66:

Driver: http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=support.drivers&f=295


Digidesign cards I have that work great in OS9:

Pro Tools 24|MIX:

Driver: Built into Pro Tools 5 TDM

Digidesign Project II:

Driver: http://archive.digidesign.com/download/sndrvr/
Note: Does not work with Pro Tools TDM. It's a Direct I/O card and works great in Logic, and with Cubase with the ASIO driver found on the link above.

[arjen_1]

Hi,



I would like to add the ESI Waveterminal U24. (http://www.esi-audio.com/products/u24/)
Works flawlessly with OS9 (AISO). Low latency.

Kind regards,
Arjen

[smilesdavis]

digidesign hd core pcix work as well

[nateman831]

With a lot of links going dead over time, and drivers being especially hard to track down sometimes, I spent awhile making notes on various audio interfaces. I figured I may as well share with everyone else

Mods - please feel free to let me know if theres a better way to share this

(Incoming posts below)

[nateman831]

** Lynx Two **

-PCI Card
-superb audio quality
-24bit 192Khz capable on analog I/O
-24bit 96Khz capable on digital I/O
-Can add channel I/O’s using optional LS-ADAT and LS-AES LStream daughter cards
-Up to 3:1 Sample Rate Conversion

If you want the same audio quality of the LynxTWO, but only need two channels and do not need SMTPE capabilities, check out the Lynx L22.


-=VARIANTS=-

*Lynx Two-A — 4 analog ins, 4 analog outs
*Lynx Two-B — 2 analog ins, 6 analog outs
*Lynx Two-C — 6 analog ins, 2 analog outs


-=BREAKOUT CABLES=-

CBL-L2AudioA - analog audio (balanced) cable for Two-A
   25 pin d-sub connector to four male XLR and four female XLR
CBL-L2AudioB - analog audio (balanced) cable for Two-B
CBL-L2AudioC - analog audio (balanced) cable for Two-C
CBL-L2Sync - Digital I/O and time-code sync
   HD-15 connector to (4) BNC and (2) XLR
CBL-L2Sync - Secondary option for digital I/O - but not time-code
   HD-15 connector to (2) BNC and (2) XLR


-=SPECS=-

-4 Balanced analog inputs & 4 balanced analog outputs on “A” model
-24-bit AES3 or S/PDIF I/O with full status and subcode support
-Dynamic range: 115dBA (input), 116dBA (output).
-Signal-to-noise ratio: 114dBA (input), 116dBA (output)
-Digital I/O: AES-EBU or S/PDIF, transformer-coupled, on XLR flying lead connectors
-SMPTE timecode I/O: LTC in and out using BNC connectors on flying leads, supporting 24, 25, 29.97, and 30 frame rates (drop and non-drop).


-=DRIVERS=-

MacOS 9
Macintosh ASIO 2.0 driver (no SoundManager a.k.a. system sound)
ASIO Driver v1.0b9
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114093351/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/LynxTWOv1.0Build9.sit

The card ships from the factory with Windows firmware installed. The driver requires the latest Macintosh firmware to be loaded first

OS 9 Firmware Updater:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114091910/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/L2Update21.sit

OS X Firmware Updater:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114095136/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/L2UpdateX21a.sit


-=LITERATURE=-

User Manual
https://cdn.lynxstudio.com/go/wp-content/uploads/LynxTWOManual.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20030404203114/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/LynxTWOManual.pdf

Brochures (two different versions):
https://web.archive.org/web/20050325202931/http://lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/LynxTWOBrochureHiRes.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20010603094637/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/LynxTWOBrochure.pdf

Ad:
https://web.archive.org/web/20030917121925/http://www.lynxstudio.com/reviews/LynxTWO%20Ad%20Mix%20Oct%202002.pdf


-=REVIEWS=-

The Stereo Times, Oct 2002
https://web.archive.org/web/20040221001557/http://www.stereotimes.com/acc101502.shtm

Sound on Sound review, Mar 2002
https://web.archive.org/web/20030917135646/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/LynxTWO%20Sound%20On%20Sound%20Review%20Web.pdf
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/lynx-studio-technology-lynx-two

Pro Audio Review, Oct 2002
https://web.archive.org/web/20030917115821/http://www.lynxstudio.com/reviews/LynxTWO%20ProAudioReview%20Oct2002.pdf

ProSoundNews, Jul 2002
https://web.archive.org/web/20030917104223/http://www.lynxstudio.com/reviews/LynxTWO%20ProSoundNews%20July2002.pdf

iXBT Labs
http://ixbtlabs.com/articles2/lynxtwo/index.html

EQ Magazine, Jun 2002
http://www.lynxstudio.net/reviews/LynxTWO%20EQ%20June2002.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20030917111730/http://www.lynxstudio.com/reviews/LynxTWO%20EQ%20June2002.pdf

PC AV Tech, Feb 2002
https://web.archive.org/web/20040223000045/http://www.pcavtech.com/soundcards/lynxtwo/

[nateman831]

** Lynx L22 **

-PCI Card
-superb audio quality
-24bit 192Khz capable on analog I/O
-24bit 96Khz capable on digital I/O
-4-channel architecture
-Can add channel I/O’s using optional LS-ADAT and LS-AES LStream daughter cards
-Offers 2 channels of Lynx 192kHz conversion


-=BREAKOUT CABLES=-

CBL-L22Audio
CBL-L22Sync


-=SPECS=-

-Analog: Two inputs /Two outputs; Electronically balanced or unbalanced, XLR connectors on L2Audio Cable
-Digital: One input and one output AES/EBU or S/P DIF format, transformer coupled, XLR connectors on L2Sync Cable
-Dynamic range: 117dBA (input), 117dBA (output).
-Signal-to-noise ratio: 116dBA (input), 117dBA (output)
-Digital I/O: AES-EBU or S/PDIF, transformer-coupled, on XLR flying lead connectors


-=DRIVERS=-

MacOS 9
Macintosh ASIO 2.0 driver (no SoundManager a.k.a. system sound)
ASIO Driver v1.0b9
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114093351/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/LynxTWOv1.0Build9.sit

The card ships from the factory with Windows firmware installed. The driver requires the latest Macintosh firmware to be loaded first

OS 9 Firmware Updater:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114091910/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/L2Update21.sit

OS X Firmware Updater:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114095136/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/L2UpdateX21a.sit


-=LITERATURE=-

User Manual:
https://cdn.lynxstudio.com/go/wp-content/uploads/LynxL22Manual.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20030620221022/http://lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/LynxL22Manual.pdf

Brochure:
https://web.archive.org/web/20030414185556/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/LynxL22Brochure.pdf


-= REVIEWS=-

MIX Magazine:
https://www.mixonline.com/technology/field-test-lynx-l22-pci-audio-card-369947

Archimago’s Musings:
https://archimago.blogspot.com/2017/04/retro-measure-2002-lynx-l22-pci-audio.html

MacWorld, Dec 2004
https://web.archive.org/web/20041214135144/http://www.macworld.com:80/2004/12/reviews/audioconverters/index.php

[nateman831]

** Lynx AES16 **

-PCI Card
-Up to 16 channels of AES/EBU digital input and output
-Sampling rates up to 192
-Strictly digital I/O, no analog


-=VARIANTS=-

* Lynx AES16  -  Includes no cables
* Lynx AES16-XLR - Same card, but ships with (2) 6’ cables with XLR and BNC connectors
* Lynx AES16-SRC - Sample Rate Conversion model


-=BREAKOUT CABLES=-

CBL-AES1604 six foot cable with 8 XLR connectors, AES, (4) In (4) Out [standard cable]
CBL-AES1605 - cable to connect to Aurora. Is compatible with devices with standard Yamaha digital I/O pin-out from Yamaha, Apogee, Mackie and others


-=Expansion=-

Lynx LS-ADAT (16 channels ADAT light-pipe)


-=SPECS=-

-Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz.
-LStream header expansion port


-=DRIVERS=-

MacOS 9
Macintosh ASIO 2.0 driver (no SoundManager a.k.a. system sound)
ASIO Driver v1.0b9
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114093351/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/LynxTWOv1.0Build9.sit

The card ships from the factory with Windows firmware installed. The driver requires the latest Macintosh firmware to be loaded first

OS 9 Firmware Updater:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114091910/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/L2Update21.sit

OS X Firmware Updater:
https://web.archive.org/web/20060114095136/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/drivers/L2UpdateX21a.sit


-=LITERATURE=-

User Manual (two different versions)
https://cdn.lynxstudio.com/go/wp-content/uploads/AES16UserManual_20040810_A.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20040611203339/http://lynxstudio.com:80/manuals/AES16UserManual.pdf

Pinouts
https://web.archive.org/web/20101126125509/http://lynxstudio.com/pdfs/AES16Pinouts.pdf

Product Announcement, AES16
https://web.archive.org/web/20030917071006/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/AES16PressRelease.pdf

Product Announcement, AES16 SRC
https://web.archive.org/web/20060318013601/http://www.lynxstudio.com/pr200401D.html

Press Release, Jan 2004, Pro Recording Community Embraces Lynx AES16
https://web.archive.org/web/20060318013902/http://www.lynxstudio.com/pr200401C.html

Brochure
http://www.lynxstudio.net/reviews/AES16Brochure.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20030917140845/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/AES16Brochure.pdf

https://web.archive.org/web/20030917071006/http://www.lynxstudio.com:80/reviews/AES16PressRelease.pdf


-=REVIEWS=-

Pro Audio Review, May 2004
https://web.archive.org/web/20050207125438/http://www.proaudioreview.com/par/may04/lynx_aes16.shtml

MIX Magazine, Oct 2004
https://web.archive.org/web/20051227004118/http://mixonline.com/products/review/audio_lynx_aes_aesebu/

Sound on Sound, Jun 2006
https://web.archive.org/web/20160628062135/http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/lynx-aurora-16-aes16
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/lynx-aurora-16-aes16

Resolution Magazine, May/Jun 2004
https://resolutionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lynx-AES16.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20220122231631/https://resolutionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lynx-AES16.pdf

[nateman831]

** DIGI 32 Series **

-PCI Card
-24 bit / 48 kHz Digital Audio   (96 kHz for later Pro model)
-32-48 kHz Sample Rate   (96 kHz for later Pro model)
-Strictly digital I/O  (except Analog Line Out for Pro model)
-Optical In and Out, Coaxial In and Out, Internal In and Out
-Multiple cards can be run in parallel


-= VARIANTS =-

DIGI 32   (2-channel stereo)
DIGI 32/8   (8 channels via optical (ADAT)
DIGI Pro   (2-channel Stereo, Up to 96 kHz (48 kHz for earlier versions), 20 Bit Analog line out)


-= DRIVERS =-

Drivers v1.3b4
Mar 2000
Possibly MacOS 7.6+
https://web.archive.org/web/20010706085426/http://www.rme-audio.de:80/download/mac32_5.sit


-=User Manuals (PC)=-

DIGI 32
https://archiv.rme-audio.de/old/english/download/32e.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20040101082436/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/download/32e.pdf

DIGI 32/8
https://archiv.rme-audio.de/old/english/download/328e.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20040101054233/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/download/328e.pdf

DIGI 32 Pro
https://archiv.rme-audio.de/old/english/download/32pe.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20040101164832/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/download/32pe.pdf


-=Website=-

DIGI32
https://web.archive.org/web/19990901222552/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/digi32/digi32.htm

DIGI32/8
https://web.archive.org/web/19990502111101/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/digi32/digi328.htm

DIGI32 PRO
https://web.archive.org/web/19990502123312/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/digi32/digi32pr.htm


MacOS Info Page
https://web.archive.org/web/19990218171205/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/mac/index.htm

MacOS Driver Info
https://web.archive.org/web/19990502215352/http://rme-audio.com/english/mac/mac32.htm

Reviews
https://web.archive.org/web/19990222151058/http://rme-audio.com/english/reviews.htm

Configuring Logic, Samplitude, and Cubase (PC)
https://web.archive.org/web/19990428000356/http://rme-audio.com/english/techinfo/setup.htm

Configuring Cakewalk and SAWPlus 32 (PC)
https://web.archive.org/web/19990428002452/http://rme-audio.com/english/techinfo/setup2.htm

FAQ
https://web.archive.org/web/19990901233722/http://www.rme-audio.com/english/faq/faq32e.htm