HDX and 3rd Party Firewire Audio Interfaces

[hatepop]

I've done some research on this, but only to get mixed answers both from Avid & Users.

Can one use a HDX card to run Pro Tools & AAX-DSP Pugins but use another 3rd Party Audio Interface
NOTE: The 3rd Party AI is to be connected via Firewire to the computer, not to the HDX card.

Can't seem to find a solid answer.

[nst7]

No, this can not be done.

[albee1952]

What is this "3rd party" device. You must use some sort of HD-connected interface to use the HDX card(and its processing power), but many interfaces can connect to an HD interface with a digital connection. But if you are trying to use HDX, without an HD IO, that will not work(but on a tight budget, a used 96IO or 192IO will accept a lightpipe stream from lots of affordable boxes). Be more specific about your needs and what you have, and you will get the best advice on how to proceed

[nst7]

He was specifically asking about using a firewire interface. He may be aware of the third party options that hook up to the HDX cards.

[JFreak]

HD, HD|Accel, HD|Native, and HDX always require HD interface connected, no exceptions.

[hatepop]

Thanks for the replies, I haven't decided on the Firewire Interface as yet. But none the less, a HD interface is required.

Is there an alternative to the HD I/O that anyone can recommend?

[nst7]

Yes. Lynx Aurora and Apogee Symphony IO. There's a couple others like Prism and Mytek, but I don't keep up with what's current with them.

[Barry Johns]

You could with a dual boot system.