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Title: Sound card reccomendations
Post by: DaryanLenz on December 07, 2002, 11:05:22 PM

So I am going to get a new soundcard, and was thinking about getting a usb device, like the emagic 2I6 in case I wanted to get into 24 bit, but that won't be until I get the loot for a v3!  Anyway, any thoughts on this?  Should I just stick to a pci card?  Keep in mind I do almost all of my listening through the computer, so high quality is a must!

Thanks for the space

Daryan Lenz

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: jpschust on December 08, 2002, 12:23:15 PM

D, what are you running now?

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: DaryanLenz on December 08, 2002, 03:49:46 PM

I have just been using a zoltrix nightengale pro 6, which is fine for transfers, but playback leaves a lot to be desired.  

 :'(

Daryan

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: JeffK on December 08, 2002, 04:03:07 PM

RME DIGI96/8 PST... best card I've ever owned.  It's not cheap though either.

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: hippies on December 08, 2002, 11:57:06 PM

i've got a SEK'D Prodif Plus i could hook ya up with...

Mercedes of Soundcards and expensive as hell when new a coupla years ago...i could prolly make ya a pretty good deal...=)

  8)

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: DaryanLenz on December 09, 2002, 03:51:59 PM

Thanks for the help, I am going to get scott's sek'd!!  Merry Chistmas to me!

Daryan


Now if I could just talk my college girlfriend here at Cornell into that V3
:-)-~~~

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: jpschust on December 09, 2002, 07:26:12 PM

talk her into a 170 rig.  

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: DaryanLenz on December 15, 2002, 07:03:13 PM

If I could talk her into a 170 rig, I would probably set a date...well, maybe not, but it would be a great present!

Daryan

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: BCostigan on April 14, 2003, 11:55:22 AM

Can anyone recommend a reasonably inexpensive soundcard for transfers??  I don't even begin to know what to look for. :P  I'm running Win XP

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: jpschust on April 15, 2003, 03:29:39 AM

MAudio Audiophile 2496  The thing is a TANK.

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: nickgregory on April 15, 2003, 08:48:56 AM

Quote from: jpschust on April 15, 2003, 03:29:39 AM

MAudio Audiophile 2496  The thing is a TANK.

I have to agree.  I use the Audiophile 2496 and have not had any problems at all.  You can get them at Guitar Center for ~$150-175...

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: save on April 15, 2003, 09:39:32 AM

i'd have to agree too...the audiophile 2496 is a great card.  i'm running it on my pc w/ windows xp and haven't had any problems!

Peace,
Justin

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: BCostigan on April 15, 2003, 10:58:52 PM

Thanks guys!  Now if we could get everyone to agree like that on T-shirt color............ ;)

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: F.O.Bean on April 16, 2003, 02:15:43 AM

hah......never gonna happen...... ;D

bean

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: creekfreak on April 16, 2003, 10:31:30 AM

yes, the audiophille 2496 works like a champ...have yet to have a single problem with mine, done tons of transfers.

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: blu666z on April 16, 2003, 12:36:13 PM

This is what I run and have been very happy with the results.

http://www.americas.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=251

-Kevin

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: nickgregory on April 16, 2003, 12:39:53 PM

Quote from: blu666z on April 16, 2003, 12:36:13 PM

This is what I run and have been very happy with the results.

http://www.americas.creative.com/products/product.asp?product=251

-Kevin

The problem with Creative Labs stuff is that they un-necessarily resample all incoming input....

Nick

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: Stumptown Matt on April 16, 2003, 04:57:29 PM

I have a hercules GT-XP and I like it so far.

Title: Re:Sound card reccomendations
Post by: Brian Skalinder on April 16, 2003, 04:58:30 PM

I'm happy with my Ego-Sys Waveterminal 2496.