Converters...

[PRiZ]

Are converters that same as soundcards...
For instance the Lucid AD2496 converter, or is a soundcard needed aswell to use it...?

 

[PRiZ]

Also...

Are converters like the Lucid only really for recording very well, or are they good for making everything sound excellent?
Because if this is the case theirs no point considering it for a vocal oriented machine.

 

[tubedude]

The quality of the converters is hugely important if you are interested in getting a good sound. Also, a card like the Delta 1010 would be a good choice, cause it sounds pretty decent, and it was a word clock input. The clock is pretty important too, when it comes to getting that extra edge you want for excellent sound.
The Lucid is a converter with s/pdif outs. You will need a soundcard with S/pdif ins on it. It is a very good converter, never heard otherwise.

 

[j]

are you planning to master to vinyl?

 

[PRiZ]

hmmmm...

yeah, I would like to some day record to vinyl, never really thought about it though.
My first question wasn't answered though...I was asking if a machine for converters like the Lucid was considered a soundcard too, or is it only for upgrading your soundcard, and wouldn't work with out a soundcard?
thanks!

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

Re: hmmmm...

My first question wasn't answered though...I was asking if a machine for converters like the Lucid was considered a soundcard too, or is it only for upgrading your soundcard, and wouldn't work with out a soundcard?
thanks!

If I understand your question correctly, the answer is the Lucid is an A/D - D/A converter used to convert an analog signal to digital and back, nothing else.... it doesn't care if it's connected to a soundcard, or any other digital device, as long as the device supports it's digital I/O format (which varies depending on which model you get.)

Bruce

 

[j]

eeeerrrr........sorry PRiZ .....i wasn't being to the point , obviously....

no need for me to say more here, cause Blue Bear has answered your question.