MOTU Traveller, a new firewire interface, Computer Hardware Options

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MOTU Traveller, a new firewire interface

[AlanAudio]

While I understand the criticisms of this design, I feel that you really should be trying to see what MOTU are attempting to produce.

In a studio context, while space should not be squandered, there is room to put in an extra box or two to provide desirable features. If a given unit is 2U instead of 1U, it's rarely a deal-breaker.

I work almost exclusively on location. Having everything that I'm likely to need in one small housing will more than offset any inconvenience brought about by having MIDI sockets on the side.

When something has to be squeezed into a finite space, compromises have to be made. They might have chosen two D25 connector for 8 analogue audio inputs and outputs, but instead specified individual connectors. I would certainly welcome individual outputs as it means that most of the interconnecting leads will be bog-standard ones. The choices made appear to be sensible ones under the circumstances.

Don't forget, the unit is called 'The Traveller' - it's intended for people who need everything possible squeezed into a tiny space.

Judging solely on your report and on the pictures, I think that MOTU have come up with another winner.