Guitar Jim
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My computer is pretty underpowered for recording to say the least.... 63mb ram, 20 gig, Intel 6oomhz, cheapie internal soundcard that came with the computer. I know I can get increased ram without any problem though. I just wish to record live acoustic guitar/vocal for personal use....... nothing fancy, no overdubs, need just 2 inputs for 2 mics or mic/guitar; I've downloaded both the Audacity and Kristal audio systems. My questions ( yep, I know they are very,very beginner ones) are:
(1) If I get an external soundcard do I just plug it into the line in socket or something else?
(2) If I get an internal soundcard then whereabouts and how is it installed and do all internal soundcards fit into all computers ( desktop) ?
(3) For my limited requirements which is the best way to go..internal or external?
(4) If I use a new soundcard does it just automatically take over from the one that's already in the computer or does that one have to be removed? Or do they simply work in conjunction with each other?
(5) If a soundcard has 2 input sockets then can I get by ok without buying an external mixer ( I'm thinking of the Behringer UB802 ), because I get volume/tone/reverb and other features with both Audacity and Kristal. I have vocal/guitar preamps I can use.
(6) Can anyone recommend a really simple, cheap soundcard that would suit my simple recording needs and one where the technology has gone into just getting a really good, clean clear sound rather than one that has heaps of features that I would never use?
Thanks a lot for any help.
(1) If I get an external soundcard do I just plug it into the line in socket or something else?
(2) If I get an internal soundcard then whereabouts and how is it installed and do all internal soundcards fit into all computers ( desktop) ?
(3) For my limited requirements which is the best way to go..internal or external?
(4) If I use a new soundcard does it just automatically take over from the one that's already in the computer or does that one have to be removed? Or do they simply work in conjunction with each other?
(5) If a soundcard has 2 input sockets then can I get by ok without buying an external mixer ( I'm thinking of the Behringer UB802 ), because I get volume/tone/reverb and other features with both Audacity and Kristal. I have vocal/guitar preamps I can use.
(6) Can anyone recommend a really simple, cheap soundcard that would suit my simple recording needs and one where the technology has gone into just getting a really good, clean clear sound rather than one that has heaps of features that I would never use?
Thanks a lot for any help.
