Sound Cards....What kind?
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stranger233
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I currently use the one that came with my HP, but I'm about to upgrade to a midiman Delta 66 for better quality..
stranger233
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I first use the the SoundBlasterLIve and
switched to Wave from Creative Labs.
switched to Wave from Creative Labs.
stranger233
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It REALLY depends on what you want, but for 300 dollars, you can get the midiman delta 66, 4 line level ins/outs, and digital I/O...
I've been doing the research, and this seems like the best deal for me.
if you don't need digital I/O, the delta 44 is about 30 bucks cheaper, and has the 4 ins and outs
and if 300 bones is too much, soundblaster platinum is reputed to be a decent card...
it really all depends on what you're doing, and what equip you've already got.. check around some of the previous threads, and you'll find plenty of info.
stranger233
I've been doing the research, and this seems like the best deal for me.
if you don't need digital I/O, the delta 44 is about 30 bucks cheaper, and has the 4 ins and outs
and if 300 bones is too much, soundblaster platinum is reputed to be a decent card...
it really all depends on what you're doing, and what equip you've already got.. check around some of the previous threads, and you'll find plenty of info.
stranger233
ola
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Most (all?) Pro/Prosumer soundcards have 1/4" or even XLR I/O. However, I don't see how a 1/4" -> 1/8" adapter could make you loose a significant ammount of quality. Unless you're using really crummy old ones with lots of oxide and stuff. I think it's more an issue of the quality of the preamps that uses 1/8" connectors.
First of all, decide how many I/O you need and what types and also if you will be running a lot of Midi. Then decide on the quality you want. 24bit/96kHz or "only" 16/44.1 and also how much you are willing to spend. Finally check for compatibility. Make sure that the card has working drivers for your OS and not just betas that "will be finished soon...".
It's a real jungle but reading the eleven million posts in the soundcard forum helps a lot.
Good luck
/Ola
First of all, decide how many I/O you need and what types and also if you will be running a lot of Midi. Then decide on the quality you want. 24bit/96kHz or "only" 16/44.1 and also how much you are willing to spend. Finally check for compatibility. Make sure that the card has working drivers for your OS and not just betas that "will be finished soon...".
It's a real jungle but reading the eleven million posts in the soundcard forum helps a lot.
Good luck
/Ola
Right now I'm using a SIIG 128PCI crap-ass card that I got cheap for around $30.
Hopefully will be upgrading to a LynxOne this summer as soon as I find around $500 that's not earmarked for groceries
LynxOne is not a multi-input card, but a hi quality 2 channel card that offers some great features and specs. Connectivity is the main selling point for me as I really want true AES/EBU connections.
Hopefully will be upgrading to a LynxOne this summer as soon as I find around $500 that's not earmarked for groceries
LynxOne is not a multi-input card, but a hi quality 2 channel card that offers some great features and specs. Connectivity is the main selling point for me as I really want true AES/EBU connections.
tutton
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Maxi Studio ISIS 8x1/4 ins 4x1/4 outs
1/2 Rack
you dont loose quality when reducing you adaptor from 1/4 - 1/8 signal in signal out
1/2 Rack
you dont loose quality when reducing you adaptor from 1/4 - 1/8 signal in signal out
junk e-mail
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Gadgetlabs has some good cards www.gadgetlabs.com