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Analog inputs provided by IA04 offer superior audio performance compared to
analog inputs on older versions of 861. IA04 can be configured to provide up to
six stereo inputs or up to two six-channel inputs. This level of performance and
flexibility minimizes the need for additional analog input cards to be specified,
reducing complexity and 861 configuration prices for many customers.

Still feels like things are fundamentally 6-channel input.
It seems to me that if they did support 8-channel input through out why limit analog input to 6 channels on a brand new card.

- Fiddler (IMHO)

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