E-MU 0404 Digital Audio Recording System

[gwayms]

I am think of buying one of these. Cna someone give me information on it.
Right now I am just plugging everything into my stock soundcard using adapters fro 1/4 to 1/8. I am using Acid recording program and that is basically it. I usually record guitar, drums (from my keyboard), and vocals straight into the sound card.
Can someone tell me if this will work with Acid or if I even need Acid after buying this. And if so how much will it improve the recording from what I am doing now? I appreciate any info on this. Thanks

 

[Garry Sharp]

It will give you much higher quality recording and playback than a stock soundcard. You'd better check on the Acid website that Acid supports the E-MU drivers. Yes, you would still use your usual recording software.

One other point is that you didn't mention pre-amps for the guitar and vox. Are you using an external mixer / preamp or are you using your soundcard's mic input (very bad idea for quality). If the latter, you will need to get an external preamp or mixer.

I think the 0404 is a great card for the money and you will notice a huge improvement.