2 soundcards but only one for recording?

[larry_b_p]

I have a XP pro OS with plenty of ram and a fast processor that currently has a SB audigy pro platinum card that my kids all like for games. I want to get a better card (e.g. M-Audio something) for recording, but would face a mutiny if we lost the 6.1 output on the games. Is it possible to have both cards in the machine but use the M-Audio only for recording? I asked a local guy at a store and he said it was imnpossible, but I would appreciate feedback from anyone here.

[RideTheCrash]

It is quite possible...well for me anyways, I use my onboard soundcard and Delta 1010lt for recording.

[trahx]

Many people have done 2 soundcards. Search around here or check out www.ezboard.com.
Good Luck!

[TimOBrien]

I ran an Echo Mia and and SBLive in 2 computers for a couple of years.

Sure, you can do it...

[AussieInLondon]

Originally Posted by larry_b_p

I have a XP pro OS with plenty of ram and a fast processor that currently has a SB audigy pro platinum card that my kids all like for games. I want to get a better card (e.g. M-Audio something) for recording, but would face a mutiny if we lost the 6.1 output on the games. Is it possible to have both cards in the machine but use the M-Audio only for recording? I asked a local guy at a store and he said it was imnpossible, but I would appreciate feedback from anyone here.

The above post is nearly identical to my situation (minus the kids). The thread I found this in did not say anything more than YES IT IS POSSIBLE.

I would like to know HOW it is possible and what to look out for in the way of conflicts that anyone may have had doing this?

I am not a newbie when it comes to pc's - I built the last 4 I've owned - but as everything is working perfectly in it's current form, with the exception that I would rather use an M-Audio card for in/out recording, I do not want to screw it up and have to start again. (nightmare scenario - 180GB main drive + 80GB slave - do not want to go there.)

So, as I am a newbie with home studio stuff - can someone please give me the full story on 2 cards (the two mentioned) in one machine?

Thanks in advance....

[MemoGtr]

ive been using two soundcards, one for recording and one for everything else
just check your software...there must be an option somewhere to choose either one of the soundcards available