Using Audacity on Asus EEE PC 901

[surfingalien]

Hi!

I want to use Audacity to make recordings (44.1 Khz, 16 bit) using and Asus EEE PC 901. I did some 2-hour tests that were without errors / glitches, using an Edirol EU-25EX (USB sound card).

My question is if I can expect any issues while making recording for a longer period of time using the Asus? In other words, is it the Asus fast enough?

Any thoughts will be highly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Peter

[steve]

If you managed to record more than a few minutes, then it is clearly fast enough. It may struggle if you try to multi-track.
Note that audio recording and editing uses a LOT of disk space - take care that you do not inadvertently fill the drive.

[surfingalien]

Hi Steve (the fiddle)

No multi-track, just stereo. I should have enough space for a few recording sessions, and the I will burn it either to a DVD, or put the recording on a portable HD. The little editing I will do will be no more that fade-in - fade-out, but I will do that on my desktop.

I am just amazed that Audacity can do a better job than the bloated software I got with the Eridol I bought...

Thanks for the info!

Regards,
Peter

[steve]

It's good to know that Audacity actually works on an EEEPC + USB sound card. Makes a nice, portable, high quality recording solution.

[surfingalien]

Hello Steve,

Yes, I like the idea. The EEE PC should be powerful enough, and it's pretty light. Even the Edirol USB device is easy to carry along... I should be fine.

I will use the setup in November. My fiancée will perform together with a friend a friend of hers in a number of places in the USA, and they need to make a demo-CD. She plays piano, and her friend plays trumpet. I hope things will work out

Thanks again!
Peter