L
L'espion Noir
Member
will i still need a mixer if i get something like the delta 44 because it seems to me that i'll be able to plug my keyboard and i get one my drum machine into the soundcard
thanks
thanks
J
j
New member
you should be able to record a keyboard and a drum machine at the same time without a mixer if you are using the delta 44
L
L'espion Noir
Member
can i also plug in 2 mics
if not is there a soundcard suitable for this set up
keyboard
drum machine
2 mics
that's all i know about right now (as far as gear goes)
if not is there a soundcard suitable for this set up
keyboard
drum machine
2 mics
that's all i know about right now (as far as gear goes)
Gidge
Lapdance Test Dummy
if you do the keyboard and drum machine mono (not recommended) it will work....to do 2 mics, stereo drum machine, and stereo keyboard, youll need 6 inputs....the Delta 1010 and 1010lt both have 8 analog inputs.....the 1010lt goes for $329......
Gidge
Lapdance Test Dummy
on the 44 the mic will have to go thru a preamp before going into the card....the 1010lt has 2 preamps but if they are condenser mics theyll need phantom power which the 1010lt doesnt have.....
J
j
New member
if you need preamps and phantom power , look at the omni studio . m-audio sells this as a combo delta 66 / breakout box...however, the breakout box, the 'omni in/out' will also work with the delta 44, and you can buy the card and the breakout box separately...as far as i know , the only difference between the 44 and the 66 is that the 66 has s/pdif...
i have the omni thing , i can check if it will do drum machine , keyboad (in stereo), and two mics , all at the same time....i'm pretty sure it will do this....
however, this will eventually get into issues about your software sequencer....for one thing, there are a lot of software drum machines out there....
i have the omni thing , i can check if it will do drum machine , keyboad (in stereo), and two mics , all at the same time....i'm pretty sure it will do this....
however, this will eventually get into issues about your software sequencer....for one thing, there are a lot of software drum machines out there....
L
L'espion Noir
Member
<the only difference between the 44 and the 66 is that the 66 has s/pdif... >
what's the s/pdif for
what's the s/pdif for
L
L'espion Noir
Member
is the Aardvark Direct Pro Q10 the way to go since it already has the mic pre
or should i get the delta 1010 and get the preamp separately
what are the pros and cons
guidance
or should i get the delta 1010 and get the preamp separately
what are the pros and cons
guidance
S
sucram
New member
S/PDIF
S/PDIF is a digital format. On the Delta 66, there's an input and an output on the card (not the breakout box) for coaxial S/PDIF. This is a stereo signal that is carried on a single 75ohm cable with an RCA connector (S/PDIF can also be transmitted across a fiber optic cable, with a TOSlink connector, just like ADAT but stereo). You can use it to transfer digital audio from your computer to another outboard digital device (such as a digital effects processor) and back in, thus keeping everything in the digital domain. This will save your signal from an unnecessary conversion to analog and back to digital. All conversions will degrade the signal to various degrees, depending on the quality of the converters. The Delta's convertors are not bad, certainly for the price, and get decent reviews. Be aware that the convertors for the Delta 44 and 66 are on the card, not in the breakout box. Their being inside the computer makes them subject to picking up "noise", though this hasn't been a concern for me. If you're a purist, you could consider the Delta 1010, which houses the convertors within the breakout box.
You could also use the digital input to route in audio that's been converted by a high quality external converter (Apogee), or perhaps a preamp with a digital output.
I've read that the Aardvark cards have good sound, but heard their support and updates leaves much to be desired. Their convertors (on the card) are sheilded under a housing to minimize computer "noise". I've never actually heard Aark stuff though. Getting a separate preamp for your mics would be more flexible, and would allow you to get a higher quality preamp, perhaps with a characteristic sound.
Hope this helps you out some.
-marcus
S/PDIF is a digital format. On the Delta 66, there's an input and an output on the card (not the breakout box) for coaxial S/PDIF. This is a stereo signal that is carried on a single 75ohm cable with an RCA connector (S/PDIF can also be transmitted across a fiber optic cable, with a TOSlink connector, just like ADAT but stereo). You can use it to transfer digital audio from your computer to another outboard digital device (such as a digital effects processor) and back in, thus keeping everything in the digital domain. This will save your signal from an unnecessary conversion to analog and back to digital. All conversions will degrade the signal to various degrees, depending on the quality of the converters. The Delta's convertors are not bad, certainly for the price, and get decent reviews. Be aware that the convertors for the Delta 44 and 66 are on the card, not in the breakout box. Their being inside the computer makes them subject to picking up "noise", though this hasn't been a concern for me. If you're a purist, you could consider the Delta 1010, which houses the convertors within the breakout box.
You could also use the digital input to route in audio that's been converted by a high quality external converter (Apogee), or perhaps a preamp with a digital output.
I've read that the Aardvark cards have good sound, but heard their support and updates leaves much to be desired. Their convertors (on the card) are sheilded under a housing to minimize computer "noise". I've never actually heard Aark stuff though. Getting a separate preamp for your mics would be more flexible, and would allow you to get a higher quality preamp, perhaps with a characteristic sound.
Hope this helps you out some.
-marcus
L
L'espion Noir
Member
thanks sucram
i will go with the delta 1010 is seems to be the best reviewed card for the money
again thanx
i will go with the delta 1010 is seems to be the best reviewed card for the money
again thanx