choosing a semi-decent sound card

Mr. Grinder

Hey all,

Anyone help me on choosing a semi-decent sound card. My sound blaster is old and I'm having problems with it. Can't use it at all for recording - "line in" wont work. Did loads of research apparently it's a compatibility issue with Vista (go vista!)

Budget would be max 200 euro.

Thanks in advance!

Neurojazz

Mr. Grinder wrote: »

Hey all,

Anyone help me on choosing a semi-decent sound card. My sound blaster is old and I'm having problems with it. Can't use it at all for recording - "line in" wont work. Did loads of research apparently it's a compatibility issue with Vista (go vista!)

Budget would be max 200 euro.

Thanks in advance!

This isn't half bad - http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/1161-m-audio-delta-1010lt-10-in-10-out-pci-virtual-studio.html

There are also options if you have a firewire connection (1394) on your pc.

Hope that helps.

Mr. Grinder

Cool man! I'll look that one up alright.

Thanks for helping me out!

seannash

are you looking for a usb soundcard or one that you install into your computer?

Mr. Grinder

I'm not too bothered to be honest with ya'. As long as i can't get a line in recording and it's decent quality for music - I'm happy.

seannash

http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.family&ID=USBinterfaces

theres loads more to choose from besides m audio

Stab*City

Ive been through a few soundcards and i think next time i decide to upgrade i might go for something like a projectmix with a built in soundcard.. ive seen them going for as little as 400 used.. My friend has the projectmix (love it since seen his one) which comes with pro tools m-powered so its a win win.. i have the novation nio 2/4 at the moment for the laptop and the creative audigy 2 platnium ex for my box.. i find the novation to be a handy one especially for laptop djing.. but i love the audigy cuz of all the inputs..

Mr. Grinder

seannash wrote: »

theres loads more to choose from besides m audio

Thanks again . But I guess they are just interfaces tho' right?... Prolly need an actual sound card tho'.

Stab*City wrote: »

a projectmix with a built in sound card.. ive seen them going for as little as 400 used..

Bit out of my price range unfortunately...

Logical Fallacy

Lexicon Lambda = the ****.

oootini

my new motu ultralite mkiii just arrived in the post! daycint yoke!

Mr. Grinder

Neurojazz wrote: »

This isn't half bad - http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/1161-m-audio-delta-1010lt-10-in-10-out-pci-virtual-studio.html

There are also options if you have a firewire connection (1394) on your pc.

Hope that helps.

Thanks Neurojazz. I ordered that card on e-bay. Got a pretty decent deal too.

Cheers for helping me out!

empirix

save your money up and get an RME - superb!

Mr. Grinder

empirix wrote: »

save your money up and get an RME - superb!

Bit late for that.

empirix

mistake!!

decko69

the delta 1010 is an excelent sound card , i have one for years , works on all oppreating systems includeing 64 bit os i dont have the LT i have the 1010 which has a breakout box which can be rack mounted , a real work horse 10 outa 10