searching for the right soundcard... plz help

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This is my current setup:

AMD K7 650 system
AKG C3000 mic.
ART tube MP mic. preamp.
Soundblaster Live value

The only thing I'm gonna record
is vocal. So, I don't need a card
with lots of outputs & inputs, or
even midi. I'm kinda interested in
getting the Delta 66 card. However, I'm not
sure if it's worth it. Plz help, any
suggestions?
 
Do you need the digital in and out? If not, consider the Delta44. If you need digital later, you can always add it with a dedicated card (like the Delta DiO).

The Delta44 is quite a bit cheaper than the Delta66 ($259 from Bayview Pro Audio).

I've had this card a short time now and I'm VERY happy with the quality of the sound.

--Dingo
 
umm, I guess I don't need the digital in and out but the Delta 66 is only 40 bucks more, I guess it's nice to have it.(and the break-out box is kinda cool) Anyway, have you ever used sblive or any soundcard of the same level? Is it really worth upgrading to the Delta card? =)
 
The soundblaster live works fine for many of us, but it's not a prosumer card. If you've got one already, give it a shot before splashing out.

- gaffa
 
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ac:
umm, I guess I don't need the digital in and out but the Delta 66 is only 40 bucks more, I guess it's nice to have it.(and the break-out box is kinda cool)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Really? You can get a Delta66 for only $299? Sheesh, I just checked Bayview Pro Audio and you're right. I don't think it was that cheap when I got my Delta44 - otherwise I would have gotten a 66 (even though digital IO is unimportant to me at this point). Oh well, if the $40 difference doesn't matter to you, I'd go for the 66 - even if the digital IO isn't important to you now, that $40 is probably a lot cheaper than buying something later.

BTW the Delta44 also has the break-out box. In fact, it's identical to the 66 except for the digital IO. Also, note that the digital IO is on the card, not the break-out box.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Anyway, have you ever used sblive or any soundcard of the same level? Is it really worth upgrading to the Delta card? =)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I've never used an SB card or similar for serious recording purposes. Apparently it's not bad, but I think you'll find it's not a scratch on some of the dedicated audio cards like the Delta cards. At least, that's the opinion I've heard from talking to people who've used both.

The first time I recorded something with my Delta44, I was amazed at the clarity and quietness of the sound. I put some stuff on CD, and played it full blast on my home stereo (it's a pretty good home stereo) - couldn't hear a scrap of noise.

Gaffa is right that many people do use the SBLive cards and similar for recording, but I think even gaffa is planning on updating to a "real" audio card, aren't you gaffa?

--Dingo
 
Dingo, indeedily-doodily, one day, when the time is right and the wallet full, yea, verily, I shalt venture forth into the bravest of digital worlds, and get myself a real soundcard. As to what one, I know not. Til such day, yon SBLive shalt be sufficent.

(Man, I'm tired....)

- gaffa
 
And, of course, you won't be using any pirated software with it! ;)

(Just a joke!)

--Dingo
 
Nope, got a legit version of n-Track (and may I say, have downloaded four updates since I bought it a month or two ago - go Flavio). Prior to that, used only demos (and yes, could get any software package I wanted to for free and tested the software by using the 'real' version).

- gaffa
 
Thx Dingo and gaffa, u guys are so helpful =)

So, what do you guys record mostly?
 
Me, just keyboards. Backing tracks for friends who can sing (unlike me) and stuff like that. The next Vangelis, of course... ;)

Maybe now that I'm starting to get a decent setup I'll do some vocals and acoustic intruments (I have some friends wanting to put some stuff down on CD), but I'll have to borrow the mics and a preamp (which shouldn't be too much trouble).

--Dingo
 
Hmmm, I just noticed ac - Bellevue, WA - I lived and worked in Bellevue for 2 1/2 years... (Well, I still "work" there, but live in Australia).

Shouldn't you be in bed by now? ;)

--Dingo
 
Acoustic stuff, and my brothers punkish outfit on occaision.

- gaffa
 
Really? cool, where do you work at?
Umm, I noticed that we're getting off topic, lol
Do you use ICQ or any other instant messenger? or maybe may I have your email address? =)
 
Don't forget to check past posts in this discussion group also - there are many threads about what sound cards to buy, some of which should discuss things of relevance to your situation.

--Dingo
 
This is probably way overkill but if you are interested in recording only two channels at a time with premium quality the LynxOne card has got the best AD converters on the market without going all the way with professional AD converters like Appogee. With this card and some decent software and good mics and preamps you could get a very clean sound (minus a lot of digital hash). I think you can only get it direct. Its $549 and the link is http://www.lynxone.com Iv done a lot of research on this because I'm in the process of building my own DAW and I record a lot of acoustic stuff so I want to keep it quite and real. Just an option.

Layth
 
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