Mario,
1. I hear with my own ears that the Tascam can handle multiple audio streams from different applications running simultaneously. I trust my ears.

2. The Tascam guy tells me the 208i will smoothly handle any number of audio applications that are running as long as those applications do not have “exclusive control”. I trust this expert.

3. The AI is telling me the 208i can handle multiple audio streams. I trust the AI.

Do you realize that all 3 agree?

On the other hand, you are telling me that the Tacam is not multi-client. I don’t trust that. Do you even own one? Once again, what is the source of your information to back that claim?

You then say that ALL interfaces are multi-client. I don’t trust that. First, that is in direct conflict with your earlier statement. And, “ALL” is a very big word. Have you tested ALL interfaces? Once again, what is the source of your information to back that claim?

If you can’t provide sources for your information, I think we should end this discussion. This is going nowhere. With all due respect, you sound very confused.

Mario, I know the reality of this interface; I use it daily. And I’m telling you it can handle multiple audio streams with no problem.

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