can't find a dual channel audio board ?

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I am looking to purchase a 2 input sound card for a conference recording software and I can find lots of sound cards but the mic inputs are all mono. All I need is a stereo mic input. Obviously there are fancer cards but this is for a non-profit group that doesn't have lots of $$
TIA
 
I have never seen a soundcard with a stereo mic input. Just buy a Y-adapter and split the stereo cable into its L and R connectors.
 
Some basic computer soundcards have a stereo line-in....
 
A stereo mic input?

What for?

Don't stereo mics just have two mono XLR plugs?
 
I am looking for stereo mic inputs

When I look at the mixer for say a sound Blaster the mic input appears to me mono ... I would need a preamp to use the line input
 
Yes, you are indeed out of luck.

One audiobuddy is $80 or so. That plus one soundcard with a stereo line in will do it for you.
 
is there a MAya 44 in my life?

for the cost of a preamp I might as well get a Maya 44 - no?
TIA
 
Re: is there a MAya 44 in my life?

twestheimer said:
for the cost of a preamp I might as well get a Maya 44 - no?
TIA
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Huh?

The Audiobuddy costs $90 online. Why would you want the Maya44? Its $120 online.

I think you're confusing balanced 1/4" connections with stereo - they are not the same thing.
 
The Maya still has only one mic input, so you would need a two-channel mic preamp to use a pair of mics into the Line In, thereby spending extra money for nothing.
 
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