Budget

[bsr2002]

Hey I know I'm on a budget but I would like to know what everyone is using for Sound Cards in thier PC's. This will really help out alot and will let me know how much I need to save.

Thanx in advance.

 

[Stealthtech]

Soundcards range from $150 upwards of $1000's
Depends on your needs....# of ins and outs, preamps, XLR, 1/4", RCA, SPDIF, Optical.
Basic 2 in 2 out cards range from $150-$500 with and without breakout boxes.

 

[trogdor]

save some cash, and then start surfin ebay! You can find alot of info on everyone's favorite cards by using the search function here.

I'm using a MOTU 2408 MKII, about $400 on ebay.

 

[Gidge]

im using a Delta Audiophile ($139) but my needs are very basic and amateurish.........

you need to decide how many inputs/outputs you need....what type of inputs you need (1/4",rca,s/pdif,etc), and what sound quality you expect (demo,pro,etc).......

 

[christiaan]

Went from an Audiophile to a delta 410, tried an Echo Mia for a week but put the delta 410 back (needed to sell either of the two cards). Sold the Delta 410 yesterday along with a 4x4 midisport, planned on getting a 1010LT for a couple of hours but in the end ordered another audiophile after checking my bank account.
Does that make sense? Probably not. But the audiophile will still give me the connectivity I need for the time being and M-audio cards serve me well. (And I can really use the money that I saved on not getting a 1010LT). And they sell for almost newprice in the Netherlands to people who don't know they're a lot cheaper in Germany.

To make a long story short: For $150,- you can get a mighty fine audio card.