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layout: wiki
title: "Known Good Devices"
title: "Sound Devices"
lang: "en"
permalink: "/wiki/Sound-Devices"
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# Known Good Devices
# Sound Devices

This page lists hardware known to work or not work with Jamulus (although it may vary between Windows, Mac and Linux). Please update with any new information you have (and indicate the platform(s) you have used).
Thanks to Jamulus users, this page lists audio devices known to work (or not) with Jamulus.
_**Note**: If they work or not depends on your operating system (Linux, MacOS, Windows, etc.)_.

### Known to Work with Jamulus
You can update this page with the information you have. **Please indicate the platform(s) you are using!**. Just click on the edit icon on the bottom of this page.

#### USB Microphones
## Audio devices known to work with Jamulus

* Blue Yeti microphone. Works well on Mac (there is a checkbox to turn off local monitoring). Works OK on Windows with ASIO4ALL but with a bit more latency than on Mac. You can turn off the local monitoring if you go deep into the settings. Latency on Linux is good but I did not find any way to turn off the local monitoring.
### USB/USB-C devices

* [Shure X2u](https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/accessories/x2u-xlr-usb-interface) XLR to USB audio interface with headphone jack, converting an XLR mic into a USB mic. Set PC/Mic mix dial to 100% PC and listen to the output on headphones. Tested using Raspberry Pi 4 running Raspberry Pi OS Buster, kernel version 4.19.
#### Microphones / DI Boxes

* **[Blue Yeti](https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/)**, USB Microphone
Works well under **macOS** (there is a check option to disable local monitoring).
Works well under **Windows 10 with ASIO4All**, a bit more latency than under macOS. You can disable local monitoring by going deep into the settings.
Latency is good under **Linux**. You can't disable local monitoring (or we haven't found out how to do it, feel free to send us the information if you know how to do it).

#### Audio interfaces
* **[Shure X2u](https://www.shure.com/en-GB/products/accessories/x2u-xlr-usb-interface)**, USB to XLR audio interface with headphone jack connector that converts a wired microphone to a USB microphone.
Set the PC/Mix dialog box to 100% PC to listen to Jamulus' mix on the headphone output.
Tested with a Raspberry Pi 4 under **Raspberry Pi OS Buster**, kernel version 4.19.

* Ammoon [AGM02](https://www.ammoon.com/p-i3974.html) and [AGM04](https://www.ammoon.com/p-i4049.html) USB mixer: relatively inexpensive 4 channel USB mixers, both tested on MacOS Catalina, the AGM02 tested on Windows 10. On Windows 10, with ASIO4ALL, the AGM02 can be used as an input, and the onboard audio as the output. There is no way to monitor only the USB return signal on the AGM02. (USB Audio)
**Note:** The Ammoon AGM04 appears to be a re-branded [ART USBMix4](https://artproaudio.com/product/usbmix4-four-channel-mixer-usb-audio-interface/).
* **[Behringer UGC102](https://www.behringer.com/behringer/product?modelCode=P0198)**, Guitar-to-USB Interface (guitar and bass)
_Note: On **macOS**, this device appears as "USB Audio Codec". When selected for input and output in Jamulus, the **UGC102** headphone jack is the output (and cannot be used for input)._

* ART USB Mix4 (USB audio interface + 4 channel mixer).
#### Audio interfaces / digital mixing consoles

* Audient EVO 4, [driver download and install](https://evo.audio/driver-installation/) (USB Audio)
* **[Solid State Logic SSL2+](https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/ssl2-plus)**, USB-C/USB digital audio/MIDI interface 2 in/4 out
Works great under **Linux** (Ubunutu 20.04 or Raspberry Pi OS (Buster)), **macOS** (not tested on Big Sur) or **Windows 10** with the [native ASIO driver](http://eu1.download.solidstatelogic.com/SSL%202/SolidStateLogic_UsbAudio_v4.67.0_2019-10-21_setup%20(3).exe).
The monitoring of the Jamulus mix is done by moving the "MONITOR MIX" completely to the right to "USB". See the [official manual](http://eu1.download.solidstatelogic.com/2%20Plus%20/SSL%202%20Plus%20User%20Guide_ENGLISH.pdf).

* Behringer UCA222 & UCA202 U-Control (USB audio) _Note: Works best on Mac and Linux. On Windows, [ASIO4ALL](https://www.asio4all.org/) driver works OK but not great. There is also the [native driver](http://www.behringerdownload.de/_software/BEHRINGER_2902_X64_2.8.40.zip) which Behringer withdrew support for a while ago, and therefore removed from their download section._
* **[Ammoon AGM02](https://www.ammoon.com/p-i3974.html)** and **[Ammoon AGM04](https://www.ammoon.com/p-i4049.html)**, low-cost USB 2-channel and 4-channel compact mixing consoles
Both tested on **macOS Catalina**.
The **AGM02** tested on **Windows 10**. On Windows 10, with ASIO4ALL, the **AGM02** can be used as an input, and the onboard audio as the output. There is no way to monitor only the USB return signal on the **AGM02**.
_**Note:** The Ammoon AGM04 appears to be a re-branded [ART USBMix4](https://artproaudio.com/product/usbmix4-four-channel-mixer-usb-audio-interface/)._

* Behringer UGC102 (USB interface for guitar/bass) _Note: On Mac, appears as "USB Audio Codec" - when selected for input and output in Jamulus, the UGC102 headphone jack is the output (and cannot be used for input)._
* **ART USBMix4**, USB 4-channel compact mixing console (_see above_)

* Behringer UMC202HD, UMC204HD, and UMC404HD interfaces, [Windows 7 to 10 ASIO Driver](http://downloads.music-group.com/software/behringer/UMC/UMC-Driver_4-59-0.zip) (USB Audio)
* **[Audient EVO 4](https://evo.audio/products/evo-4/overview/)**, USB digital audio interface 2-in/2-out
[Driver installation and download](https://evo.audio/driver-installation/),

* Behringer X32 digital mixer with X-USB 32-in/32out (USB audio)
* **[Behringer UCA222](https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0A31)** & **Behringer UCA202 U-Control**, 2-in/2-out USB Audio Interface with Digital Output
_Note: Works best on **macOS** and **Linux**._
On Windows, [ASIO4ALL](http://www.asio4all.org/) driver works OK but not great. There is also the [native driver](http://www.behringerdownload.de/_software/BEHRINGER_2902_X64_2.8.40.zip) which Behringer withdrew support for a while ago, and therefore removed from their download section.

* Behringer XENYX 302USB (USB audio) [Behringer ASIO Driver](http://www.behringerdownload.de/_software/BEHRINGER_2902_X64_2.8.40.zip)
* **[Behringer UMC202HD](https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0BJZ)**, **UMC204HD**, et **UMC404HD** USB digital audio interfaces
[pilotes ASIO pour Windows 7 à 10](http://downloads.music-group.com/software/behringer/UMC/UMC-Driver_4-59-0.zip)

* Behringer XENYX Q502USB (USB audio) [Behringer ASIO Driver](http://www.behringerdownload.de/_software/BEHRINGER_2902_X64_2.8.40.zip)
* **[Behringer X32](https://www.behringer.com/behringer/product?modelCode=P0ASF)** X-USB digital mixing desk 32-in/32-out

* Behringer XENYX Q802USB (USB audio) [Behringer ASIO Driver](http://www.behringerdownload.de/_software/BEHRINGER_2902_X64_2.8.40.zip). This Behringer ASIO Driver does not appear to be very good. Audio latency with this 'unsupported' driver seems poor - not better than ASIO4ALL. It's good device for Mac and Linux, but perhaps not for Windows. More testing is required.
* **[Behringer XR18](https://www.behringer.com/product.html?modelCode=P0BI8)** (XR serie), USB digital mixing consoles

* Behringer XR18/XR16/XR12 digital mixers (USB Audio)
* **[Berhinger XENYX serie](https://www.behringer.com/series.html?category=R-BEHRINGER-XENYXSERIES)**, USB digital audio interfaces
[Behringer ASIO Driver](http://www.behringerdownload.de/_software/BEHRINGER_2902_X64_2.8.40.zip). This Behringer ASIO Driver does not appear to be very good. Audio latency with this "unsupported" driver seems poor - not better than ASIO4all. It's good device for **macOS** and **Linux**, but perhaps not for Windows. More testing is required.

* Edirol FA-66 (FireWire) - good on Mac, Linux, and Windows [ASIO driver](https://www.roland.com/global/products/fa-66/downloads/)
* **[Focusrite Scarlett serie](https://focusrite.com/en/scarlett)**, USB digital audio interfaces
_Note: if you have issues with the buffer size going to 136, download the updated driver version `4.64.15.598` from [http://beta.focusrite.com/](http://beta.focusrite.com/)_

* Focusrite Clarett 4Pre interface (Thunderbolt 2)
* **[iConnectivity AUDIO4+](https://www.iconnectivity.com/products/audio/iconnectaudio4plus)**, USB digital audio interface

* Focusrite Scarlett interfaces (USB Audio) _Note: if you have issues with the buffer size going to 136, download the updated driver version `4.64.15.598` from [http://beta.focusrite.com/](http://beta.focusrite.com/)_
* **[Lexicon Omega](https://lexiconpro.com/en/products/omega)**, USB digital audio interface
_Note: Works best on **macOS** and **Linux**. There is a driver for Windows but this does not allow to use 64 samples buffer size and adds some latency compared to, e.g.,the mocOS driver._

* HiFiBerry DAC +ADC (HAT). Virtually no jitters and the good latency (20 millseconds). No headphone amplifier, so you'll need one of those. I used a Rolls MX122 mini mixer. Tested using Raspberry Pi 4 running Raspberry Pi OS Buster, kernel version 4.19.
* **[Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2](https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/audio-interfaces/komplete-audio-1-audio-2/)**, USB digital audio interface
Tested on **Windows 10** with 64 sample buffer and am getting great sound and total latency around 15ms over the ping time.

* iConnectivity AUDIO4+ interface (USB)
* **[Steinberg UR22C](https://new.steinberg.net/audio-interfaces/ur22c/)** USB-C/USB3 digital audio interface
Works directly on **macOS** with a beautiful sound even with un-balanced jack.
Works on a **Raspberry PI4** provided `jackd` version used is the one from `/usr/bin` (Tweaking `raspijamulus.sh`). Not tested on PC.

* Lexicon Omega (USB audio) _Note: Works best on Mac and Linux. There is a driver for Windows but this does not allow to use 64 samples buffer size and adds some latency compared to, e.g., the Mac driver._
* **[Steinberg UR22 MKII](https://www.steinberg.net/en/products/audio_interfaces/ur_series/models/ur22mkii.html)**, USB digital audio interface
Sounds great, can achieve 32 frame buffer and works on **Windows** and **Linux**.
Not tested on **macOS**.

* Line 6 Helix Stomp, read [Remote Jamming with Helix and Jamulus](https://jimamsden.wordpress.com/2020/04/04/remote-jamming-with-helix-and-jamulus/) for setup on a Mac. (USB Audio)
* **[Yamaha AG03](https://usa.yamaha.com/products/music_production/interfaces/ag_series/index.html)**, USB digital audio/MIDI interface

* MOTU Ultralite (2010 FireWire model mk1/mk2), 2015 MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, Apple Thunderbolt/FireWire adapter.
#### Amp modelers/effects pedals for instruments

* Native Instruments Komplete Audio 2, Tested on Win10 with 64 sample buffer and am getting great sound and total latency around 15ms over the ping time. (USB Audio)
* **[Line 6 HX Stomp](https://line6.com/hx-stomp/)**, USB multi-effects pedal for guitar
See [Remote Jam with Helix and Jamulus](https://jimamsden.wordpress.com/2020/04/04/remote-jamming-with-helix-and-jamulus/) for settings on a Mac.

* Resident Audio T4 (Thunderbolt 2)
#### Digital recorders

* Soundblaster live with kX ASIO driver
* **Tascam DR-07X** stereo recorder with USB audio into computer, headphones in line-out of the recorder.
It can also be used with an external mic in the line-in (had to use a pre-amp with that). Tested on **Windows 10**.

* Soundblaster Audigy 4
* **Tascam DR-40X** stereo recorder as above. Set "Monitor" to "PC/Mac". **Linux Ubuntu 18.04**.

* Steinberg UR22C (USB3, USBC 32bits 192khz). Works directly on a Mac with a beautiful sound even with un-balanced jack. Works on a Raspberry PI4 provided jackd version used is the one from /usr/bin (Tweaking raspijamulus.sh). Not tested on PC.
* **[Zoom H4](https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/handheld-recorders/handheld-recorders/h4/)**, USB portable recorder
Works well on Mac, PC and Raspberry Pi4

* Steinberg UR22 MKII. Sounds great, can achieve 32 frame buffer and works on Windows and Linux. Not tested on Mac.

* Tascam DR-07X stereo recorder with USB audio into computer, headphones in line-out of the recorder. It can also be used with an external mic in the line-in (had to use a pre-amp with that). Windows 10.
### Firewire devices

* Tascam DR-40X stereo recorder as above. Set "Monitor" to "PC/Mac". Ubuntu 18.04.
* **[Presonus StudioLive 16.4.2 AI](https://www.presonus.com/products/StudioLive-1642AI)** (StudioLive AI series), Firewire digital mixing desk
Works perfectly with Jamulus under **macOS** (not yet tested on Big Sur). Assign the individual inputs in Jamulus or the corresponding inputs to a stereo auxiliary mix (to be patched in "Universal Control") if more than two channels. Use outputs 17-18 to monitor the Jamulus mix.
These devices work under Windows, they should work with Jamulus under this OS (not tested).
Not tested under Linux, may (or may not) work, see [here](https://forums.presonus.com/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=2717).

* Universal Audio Arrow (Thunderbolt 3). Achieved lowest-ever latency with this device.
* **[Edirol (Roland) FA-66](https://www.roland.com/global/products/fa-66/)** Firewire digital audio interface
Good on **macOS**, **Linux**, et **Windows**, [Pilote ASIO](https://www.roland.com/global/products/fa-66/downloads/).

* Yamaha AG03 (USB audio)
* **[MOTU Ultralite](https://motu.com/products/motuaudio/copy_of_ultralite/body-old.html)** (2010 models MK1/MK2), Firewire digital audio interface
Tested on e MacBook Pro 2015, **Mac OS X** 10.11.6 (El Capitan), Apple Thunderbolt/Firewire adaptor.

* Zoom H4 (regular USB) - Works also Mac, PC and Raspberry Pi4
### Thunderbolt devices

* Zoom TAC-2 (Thunderbolt 2)
* **[Focusrite Clarett 4Pre](https://focusrite.com/en/usb-c-audio-interface/clarett-usb/clarett-4pre-usb)**, Thunderbolt 2 digital audio interface

### Known Not to work with Jamulus
* Zoom B3 bass amp-modeling pedal. Does not support 48000 Hz. (USB Audio)
* **[Resident Audio T4](http://www.residentaudio.com/t4overview)**, Thunderbolt 2 digital audio interface

* **[Universal Audio Arrow](https://www.uaudio.com/audio-interfaces/arrow.html)**, Thunderbolt 3 digital audio interface
This device provides the lowest latency.

* **[Zoom TAC-2](https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/audio-interface/audio-interfaces/tac-2/)**, Thunderbolt 2 digital audio interface

### Internal soundcards

* **[HiFiBerry DAC+ ADC](https://www.hifiberry.com/shop/boards/hifiberry-dac-adc/)**, Raspberry Pi compatible HAC internal sound card.
Virtually no jitter and good latency (20 milliseconds). No headphone amp, so you'll need one. Used with a mini console [Rolls MX122](https://rolls.com/product/MX22s). Tested on Raspberry Pi 4 under **Raspberry Pi OS Buster**, kernel version 4.19.

* **[Soundblaster Live!](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Blaster_Live!)**, PCI internal sound card
With [kX ASIO driver](https://www.kxproject.com/)

* **[Soundblaster Audigy 4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Blaster_Audigy#Sound_Blaster_Audigy_4)**, PCI internal sound card

## Audio devices known not to work with Jamulus

* **Zoom B3**, USB amplifier modeling pedal for bass. **Does not support 48 KHz**.

* **Line6 Bass POD**, USB amplifier modeling pedal for bass. **Does not support 48 KHz**.