Johnny Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 We're installing three Watchpax 4 for a permanent install, and we want to achieve 4 channel surround output from the playback. Preferably over Dante, but we have analog inputs to spare. Is there any multi-channel USB soundcard that's more or less officially recommended? I guess it's impossible/not recommended to install drivers (or Dante Virtual Soundcard) on the Watchpax units? Is it possible to use multiple 2-channel soundcards? Is it possible to output different audio channels on each machine? Thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator jfk Posted December 28, 2019 Moderator Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/27/2019 at 10:46 AM, Johnny said: We're installing three Watchpax 4 for a permanent install, and we want to achieve 4 channel surround output from the playback. Preferably over Dante, but we have analog inputs to spare. Is there any multi-channel USB soundcard that's more or less officially recommended? Depends on the age of the WATCHPAX 4. very recent WATCHPAX 4 FocusRite Scarlett 18i20 gen 3 Older WATCHPAX 4 GIGAPORT HD+ High Quality 24-bit 8-out USB Audio Interface Focusrite 18i20 is Scarlett gen 2 (note that the Focusrite USB interface have to be 2nd generation – 1st does not work, 3rd does not work with this version of the WATCHPAX 4 image) On 12/27/2019 at 10:46 AM, Johnny said: I guess it's impossible/not recommended to install drivers (or Dante Virtual Soundcard) on the Watchpax units? correct On 12/27/2019 at 10:46 AM, Johnny said: Is it possible to use multiple 2-channel soundcards? No On 12/27/2019 at 10:46 AM, Johnny said: Is it possible to output different audio channels on each machine? Yes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted December 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 The machines were delivered this autumn, does that count as very recent? I guess the smaller Scarlett interfaces would work just as well? I'd prefer balanced outputs, but 5 times the number of outputs and a full rack unit seems a bit much. Are there any sync/phasing issues etc to be aware of when running sound from separate machines? That seems to be the easiest solution as all three machines are in the same rack, essentially giving me 6 outputs "for free". Thank you! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dataton Partner RBeddig Posted December 30, 2019 Dataton Partner Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Using outputs on more than one server can lead to phasing. WATCHOUT is synchronizing over the network but not phase-accurate! If you produce your audio in a way that you don't have the same content on outputs of two otr more servers, e.g. using the other outputs more for additional effects, it would work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben Wessels Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/28/2019 at 6:42 PM, jfk said: Depends on the age of the WATCHPAX 4. very recent WATCHPAX 4 FocusRite Scarlett 18i20 gen 3 Older WATCHPAX 4 GIGAPORT HD+ High Quality 24-bit 8-out USB Audio Interface Focusrite 18i20 is Scarlett gen 2 (note that the Focusrite USB interface have to be 2nd generation – 1st does not work, 3rd does not work with this version of the WATCHPAX 4 image) Hi! This counts for the image version of the watchpax 4 or is there a hardware change? According to my supplier, i have R38 image installed, should the Gen3 Focusrite work? Thanks, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator jfk Posted December 31, 2019 Moderator Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/30/2019 at 3:00 PM, Ruben Wessels said: Hi! This counts for the image version of the watchpax 4 or is there a hardware change? According to my supplier, i have R38 image installed, should the Gen3 Focusrite work? Thanks, Yes, the FocusRite Scarlett 18i20 gen 3 is supported in WATCHPAX 4 r38. There is no hardware change involved. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruben Wessels Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 4:54 PM, jfk said: Yes, the FocusRite Scarlett 18i20 gen 3 is supported in WATCHPAX 4 r38. There is no hardware change involved. Ok, Thanks! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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