I'm trying to decide which soundcard to buy. I started a thread earlier in the month and you all convinced me that I should spend around 150$ at the minimum. So, after searching the threads and the internet, here are my options, as best I can tell within my budget ($200 is the absolute most, counting taxes, shipping, etc).
My system:
2Ghz Celeron
256 MB RAM (working on upgrading to at least 512)
40 Gig HD
Win98
Yamaha PSR 640 MIDI keyboard (plugged into the integrated soundcard)
Running Cakewalk Home Studio 2002.
Want to do some homerecording, play around with some songs that I've written. Usually I get all my MIDI put down. Then I'll add guitar. And Finally voice(s) (Audio never sounds good on the intergrated sound card).
I am on a budget, but here are the pros and cons of each card as far as I can see (which isn't very far at all mind you).
Delta 44--Break out box (box reduces noise some?)
Echo Mia--less expensive than the Delta
Audiophile 2496--less expensive than either of the above.
I don't need a lot of input outputs as I will probably never input more than one track at a time. Any difference in sound quality in these cards?
By the way, my pricing range is based on what I've discovered through ebay, used/refurbished. I realize that each of these bought new is over my budget (with the possible exception of the Audiophile 2496).
Anyway, your recommendations, warnings, experiences are appreciated!
