question on usb vs digital audio

[helpmeout5555]

i have digital audio out, and im currently using usb for my main controller .....would digital audio put out better quality sound than going out of usb?

[TCM]

I don't understand your question.

My controller, Axiom 49, is connected via USB.
There is NO SOUND travelling this route.
The sound is taken care of by the A/D D/A in your interface!

I do :) What I guess is helpmeout55 probably does not know his USB audio is also digital, because his USB interface does not provide digital connections. He uses "digital out" term for some built-in audio interface.
Question which one is better can not be answeres unless mesured/auditioned.

[helpmeout5555]

yes, sorry for being a noob...zolko is right....How is no sound coming from usb if The firewire device is using usb and sound is coming from the device?....


From the computer there is audio going to the device through usb? correct?


am i missing something?

Yes, I guess you are missing and messing something :)
Look at your setup. What audio devices are present/connected? Which of them you want to use for what purpose? Are your questions are Pro Tools related?

Yes, I guess you are missing and messing something :)
Look at your setup. What audio devices are present/connected? Which of them you want to use for what purpose? Are your questions are Pro Tools related?

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by helpmeout5555

yes, sorry for being a noob...zolko is right....How is no sound coming from usb if The firewire device is using usb and sound is coming from the device?....


From the computer there is audio going to the device through usb? correct?


am i missing something?

Yes you are missing something - a basic knowledge of how things hookup and what terms mean what. The firewire device is using USB - what does that mean? They are two completely different connection protocols.

[Dism]

About we answer the question with some information...

All sound coming into your computer is digital.

Whether you are hooked up via USB, FireWire or even just plugged into the line in jack... there is Analogue to Digital conversion going on. The connection type is irrelevant. USB cannot "sound better" than FireWire or S/PDIF it is all interface dependent. It all comes down to the preamps and converters in your interface. How it is connected to your computer does not matter.

[helpmeout5555]

fosho, still scratching my head. not saying i dont belive what your knowledge is stating.


Still hard to understand that digital audio out wouldnt provide better quality audio than usb...But im still trying to understand it.


Thanks for all the input...I understand that You guys are going out of yourway to help others. Thanks again

[helpmeout5555]

i just assumed that the specific port off the motherboard for digital audio out would provide better quality than going through usb....


i know i sound stubborn, but thanks again