Sound Cards & Audio Interfaces

[petejones]

Hi All,

A really basic question: Is a sound card required in a PC when using an Audio Interface?

Thanks

Pete

 

[Richie2708]

No.....

 

[petejones]

Thanks!

 

[somegeezer]

An audio interface is a sound card. Just generally geared toward music production, rather than gaming or just general sound that more likely use the term sound card instead.

 

[dgatwood]

Well, although you don't *have* to have a sound card, it's generally a good idea. You probably don't want system beeps going out through your monitor speakers at top volume.

 

[somegeezer]

Well, although you don't *have* to have a sound card, it's generally a good idea. You probably don't want system beeps going out through your monitor speakers at top volume.

Well, all motherboards come with some form of in-built sound card for your regular purpose stuff.

 

[petejones]

Not worried about system sounds - always turn 'em off!

The main reason for asking this question was to see if I need to invest in a good quality sound card or just settle for what I have.