dorkfish711

Xlr To Optical Interfaces?

First off I want to say that this is a fantastic forum, I got alot of helpful advice on my last post and as a matter of consequence I am posting this. I need an interface with at least two xlr in and preferably an optical out to connect to my g5 and I was hoping I could get some suggestions. I am trying to build a set up to work with MOTU DP to record acoustic guitar and vocals right now and I want to able to record the guitar in stereo. So if anyone has any suggestions as to the hardware or a different means to achieve this I am open to any and all suggestions.

Audio Recording Programs

I recently bought a G5 powermac and I am looking for an audio recording program in the range of $300 that can offer surround sound mixing, unlimited or a large amount of tracks, at least 24 bit and preferably something higher than 44100 sampling rates, a good amount of effects, and general useablity. I would also like to be able to do video synchronization. I have looked at a program called Deck 3.5 by a company named BIAS but I do not completely like the layout of the program, so I was wondering if anyone else knew of anything they could refer me to. Basically I am looking for a high quality low cost recording program, original I know.