soundcard question

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I've seen several sound cards recommended (over the SB) and just wondered if any of these include their on onboard processor vs. bogging down the computer's cpu? Seems like I've read where that is the disadvantage of many audio cards other than SB.

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Rut
 
Most audio cards bend over backwards to take load OFF of the CPU. They boast about it.
 
i dont know where you heard that rut.
it really depends on the soundcard. some have more powerfull architectures than others. but every soundcard has to conform to windows and pc architectural interface standards.
 
So does the maudio 2496 do most of it's processing onboard?, Besides lower noise, what benefits would I see going from a soundblaster audigy to a $100 maudio card.

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Rut
 
Lower noise, better DA/AD convertors, greatr dynamic range with 24/96 recording
 
Audigy 4 is out...any comments?

I hear that the audigy 4 is out and that it is boasting superior sound clarity and reproduction. Any thoughts?
 
hottrocker said:
I hear that the audigy 4 is out and that it is boasting superior sound clarity and reproduction. Any thoughts?
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Superior to what? It's a gamer's card. That is what it accels at. Look elsewhere if you want to record.
 
If it's onboard effects DSP that you are thinking about ....
Creative's Emu line offers some internal effects DSP. The cheapest being the 0404.
Other stand-alone DSP cards would be the likes of a highly acclaimed UAD1 or one of the TC Electronic's Powercore options.
 
Recording-wise, it is best to stay away from any soundblaster cards. They are simply not made for it. My old SB Live was great for recording when I was getting my feet wet but it didn't take long for me to outgrow that and move into an Audiophile 2496. I've been using it for over a year and I love it.
 
Is it possible to run both a sb and another sound card in the same system? Say the sb for games/dvd's and the maudio for recording?

Rut
 
rut said:
Is it possible to run both a sb and another sound card in the same system? Say the sb for games/dvd's and the maudio for recording?

Rut
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The simple answer is yes, the right answer is no. Whatever sound card you pop in to replace the SoundBlaster will have a subset of it's functionality. It won't have any issues accomodating your gaming pursuits.
 
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