The card has 4 outputs, but only two knobs. The other two outputs can only be controlled in software smh. Not that it matters much, but I'm still pleased to know I won't have to reverse engineer another USB bullshit protocol in my life.
@newt
Why did you not make sure it works properly before buying it? 🤔
@newt
Is it the same as with input devices: it's in some generic mode for this class of devices with only the basic features and to use the more advanced ones you have to do the actual bringup?
But again, you only need to do it once during the initial setup. After that it just works.
@newt@stereophonic.space
@newt
Good! Firewire interfaces of this class don't require external power either, unless you're using Sony's port variant branded i.LINK — it's the most compact, think mini-USB sized, but provides no power at all.
@newt
And most Firewire devices — the card I've posted earlier today included, with the exception of the most compact devices like web cams, can act as hubs two: they usually have two ports, you can use either one to connect the device itself and the other one to daisy-chain another device.
