Affordable card for Stereo Mixdown to Laptop

[moelar2]

Hi All,

I'm not really a computer based recording buff. I do all my recording on DAW's then transfer a stereo mixdown to my PC. Now that I have a laptop, It makes it VERY easy for me (i don't have to move my computer from the desk to my control room).

Is there a good, affordable (under $150), card that will give me stereo in/out @ at least 20bit, but preferably 24? Since I'm using a laptop, I'll probably need something with USB, unless you have other suggestions... Doesn't have to be too elaborate, just need stereo input.

Thanks in advance.

oh, BTW - whats the deal with the "turtle" cards???

 

[tdukex]

M-Audio has a very good reputation for making high quality cards. Here's their newest and cheapest:

http://www.midiman.com/store/mercha...roduct_Code=ma_dio2448&Category_Code=ma_cards

Or you might take a small step up to their Audiophile:

http://www.midiman.com/store/mercha...uct_Code=ma_audiophile&Category_Code=ma_cards

I think if you shop around you can find it for $199.

 

[moelar2]

Thanks for your reply TDUKEX.

Since I'm using a laptop, I think I need something that is USB. Of cours, there's the whole ECHO Laptop system, but thats upwards of $700; a little over my budget, especially for a stereo mix.

any USB suggestions?

 

[giaschel]

M-Audio also has USB cards:

http://www.m-audio.com/products/m-audio/USBaudio.php

 

[giaschel]

And MOTU has the 828:

http://motu.com

 

[Downside Studio]

Has anybody experience with the 828? I mayby want to buy one for my Powerbook G3