Emu 1820 and a Hackitosh build help!

alfletch2989 · Aug 9, 2009, 10:33 AM

Hi there ,
I have a emu 1820 soundcard originally for PC. Now for music production i use a mac book with Logic. I've been considering building myself a hackitosh and installing my 1820 pci card (its not the m version although my friend has it). This would be hooked up to a mixing desk using all the analog outputs and inputs. Is the Kx driver stable for recording or should i give it up and save up for a 'mac supported' sound card. Building a hackitosh involves testing and stability issues so adding this card would cause double the hassle with correcting errors... Some advice would be much appreciated,
Thanks Al Fletcher

smoerk · Aug 11, 2009, 12:07 PM

The kx driver doesn't support recording. Besides that it works fine for me with the 1820. I haven't tested all outputs though.

The only other PCI sound cards that has driver support I know of are the RME HDSP models. There are official drivers from RME.

I would recommend an PCI or PCIExpress sound card, if you don't need the card for a laptop.

alfletch2989 · Aug 11, 2009, 11:13 PM

Thanks for your c
info.. The Kx team seem to be addressing the recording issue by end of yhis year i'm hoping. Anyway i may keep hold of it as i really loved this card..

Aug 9, 2009, 10:33 AM	#1
alfletch2989 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Emu 1820 and a Hackitosh build help! Hi there , I have a emu 1820 soundcard originally for PC. Now for music production i use a mac book with Logic. I've been considering building myself a hackitosh and installing my 1820 pci card (its not the m version although my friend has it). This would be hooked up to a mixing desk using all the analog outputs and inputs. Is the Kx driver stable for recording or should i give it up and save up for a 'mac supported' sound card. Building a hackitosh involves testing and stability issues so adding this card would cause double the hassle with correcting errors... Some advice would be much appreciated, Thanks Al Fletcher

Aug 11, 2009, 12:07 PM	#2
smoerk DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Re: Emu 1820 and a Hackitosh build help! The kx driver doesn't support recording. Besides that it works fine for me with the 1820. I haven't tested all outputs though. The only other PCI sound cards that has driver support I know of are the RME HDSP models. There are official drivers from RME. I would recommend an PCI or PCIExpress sound card, if you don't need the card for a laptop.

Aug 11, 2009, 11:13 PM	Thread Starter #3
alfletch2989 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Emu 1820 and a Hackitosh build help! Thanks for your c info.. The Kx team seem to be addressing the recording issue by end of yhis year i'm hoping. Anyway i may keep hold of it as i really loved this card..