Need pci to usb (or ieee) adapter for Echo Layla 3G (if such exists) at DVinfo.net

Dwight Flynn · May 20th, 2008, 02:32 PM

I am porting my echo layla 3G sound card to another machine (a superior quad core). The only problem is that it does not have any free PCI slots. I was wondering if there exists a reasonably priced pci to usb or firewire adapter that would allow me to plug in the echo pci card externally and port it through my spare usb or ieee slots (or some similar device)?

Jim Andrada · May 20th, 2008, 07:09 PM

I think you need a PCI bus extender. I just Googled around and found the following

http://www.cyberresearch.com/store/c...600_3227.2.htm

No idea how good it is etc, and you'll need some kind of chassis to put it and the PCI cards in, may need additional power etc I have no idea how well these things work but I have heard of people using them. Aside from the link, I can't be of much help.

Dwight Flynn · May 21st, 2008, 12:37 PM

You know it's what I need (or close) but not at that price. It's cheaper to buy another PC. I didn't know what it was called though, so maybe there are reasonably priced options. Thanks

Steve House · May 21st, 2008, 01:40 PM

Or cheaper to sell the Layla and get an AudioFire.

Jim Andrada · May 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM

Actually I think the reason for a bus extender is that you have more cards than will fit in the machine and they all have to be accessed by the same CPU{s), in which case the separate PC trick won't work.

May 20th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#1
Dwight Flynn Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 393	Need pci to usb (or ieee) adapter for Echo Layla 3G (if such exists) I am porting my echo layla 3G sound card to another machine (a superior quad core). The only problem is that it does not have any free PCI slots. I was wondering if there exists a reasonably priced pci to usb or firewire adapter that would allow me to plug in the echo pci card externally and port it through my spare usb or ieee slots (or some similar device)?

May 21st, 2008, 01:40 PM	#4
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Or cheaper to sell the Layla and get an AudioFire. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams! Last edited by Steve House; May 21st, 2008 at 02:26 PM.

May 20th, 2008, 07:09 PM	#2
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	I think you need a PCI bus extender. I just Googled around and found the following http://www.cyberresearch.com/store/c...600_3227.2.htm No idea how good it is etc, and you'll need some kind of chassis to put it and the PCI cards in, may need additional power etc I have no idea how well these things work but I have heard of people using them. Aside from the link, I can't be of much help.

May 21st, 2008, 12:37 PM	#3
Dwight Flynn Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 393	You know it's what I need (or close) but not at that price. It's cheaper to buy another PC. I didn't know what it was called though, so maybe there are reasonably priced options. Thanks

May 21st, 2008, 02:22 PM	#5
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Actually I think the reason for a bus extender is that you have more cards than will fit in the machine and they all have to be accessed by the same CPU{s), in which case the separate PC trick won't work.