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eLASTIC
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 Posted - 2005/03/09 : 22:10:09
Hey, any suggestions on decent soundcards, and what do u guys think about the 'mia midi' pci card or should i go the usb range?
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Underloop
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Posted - 2005/03/10 : 10:52:14
go with pci.... much better performance. firewire interfaces aren't bad, but they're more expensive. USB is only really desirable if you need portability (laptops n such) IMHO.
I highly rate the M-Audio range of soundcards. I have the Audiophile 2496 (2in/2out) and its fantastic..... and now selling for nearly half teh price I bought it for!!!! grrrrrr
MOTU make some great cards too if you want a higher specced unit
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eLASTIC
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Posted - 2005/03/10 : 15:40:36
pci it is then.
just havn a look at our local price on the Audiophile 2496 and its pretty much in the same price range as the Echo Mia Midi, but the mia midi is not equiped for live recording.
does the Audiophile 2496 allow direct recording from a mic?
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Underloop
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Posted - 2005/03/11 : 10:24:14
quote:
Originally posted by scr8tch:
does the Audiophile 2496 allow direct recording from a mic?
It has phono inputs and outputs...... so in a word no lol
I'd seriously reccomend getting a seperate pre-amp/compressor (mic channel) anyway if your serious about recording, along with a decent mic. Either that or pass the signal through a mixing desk before going into the soundcard.
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eLASTIC
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Posted - 2005/03/12 : 01:38:22
hmmm might hav to look into that and see wat my budget is ; )
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ryg0r
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Posted - 2005/03/12 : 01:45:39
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Audiophile 2496
Great cards.
I have the Terratec Phase 28, which is awesome too. But for pluging in a mic, I use a separate pre-amp.
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eLASTIC
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Posted - 2005/03/14 : 05:32:51
sweet, thanx guys
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