Why is the Audio 8 DJ so processor intensive?
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    Default Why is the Audio 8 DJ so processor intensive?

    Hi,

    I recently bought the A8DJ soundcard, replacing a 3 year old M-Audio Firewire Audiophile.
    Although the sound of the A8 seems cleaner and punchier than the Audiophile, there are some questions that come into my mind.

    Using the >Firewire, my settings were
    -Latency 2ms
    -CPU Meter: no more than 1/4 (ocassionally)

    Now with the A8,
    - Latency 5.5 ms
    - CPU meter: between 1/4 and 1/2, closer to 1/4

    Why is this card so processor intensive? Will these latency settings affect my performance?

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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    I really doubt you'll notice.

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    I havent had any problems with the processor spiking or going ape shit with my rig. What do you have hooked up to your usb ports? A8 + VCI...anything else? Do you have ur bluetooth & wifi turned off while playing?
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    I only have hooked a VCI 100, a Firewire 800 HD, Wifi and BT turned off.. that's it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jgcamil View Post
    I only have hooked a VCI 100, a Firewire 800 HD, Wifi and BT turned off.. that's it.
    I have processor spikes too... but that happens whether or not my Audio 8 DJ is plugged in.
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    I remember reading that USB itself is more processor intensive than Firewire, perhaps there is some truth to that.

    Regardless, I wouldn't worry about it at all.

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    ei guys i sow the other day a guy using the behriger3000 , does any one know if that thing haves an internal soundcard?

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    Hmm I have a pretty quick computer, so I dont know if this counts. My audio 8 doesnt hog the processor at all. Try reinstalling the drivers and see that resolves the issue.
    Thank Ya!!!

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