sound cards for a pc??
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Posted on Jun 16, 2005 08:55 am
little guy
just a good guesser
Member Since: Oct 04, 2004
as of right now i've got my stock soundcard that came with my computer. i've been looking for a better soundcard, but every soundcard out there for recording has a bazillion inputs, which i really don't need. mainly because i come directly out of my mixer into my pc. so all i really need is one input into the sound card, and of course your typical outs. any suggestions?
i've seen M-Audio all over the place when it comes to this topic.
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Jun 16, 2005 09:12 am I would suggest the ESI Juli@, I love mine, stereo ins, stereo outs (either RCA or 1/4", your choice), S/PDIF in and out and optical out. simple card, simple config, low latency and great sound. Another option is the M-Audio 2496, RCA ins and outs and S/PDIF. Juli@ has lower latency, but they both work great and sound great...and have just simple stereo input/output.
Oh, both have MIDI ins and outs too...
little guyjust a good guesserMember
Since: Oct 04, 2004
Jun 16, 2005 09:22 am hey thanks for the suggestion, i'll definately look into those. any other suggestions anyone?
Jun 16, 2005 09:36 am Some people are really digging the EMU stuff as well service.bfast.com/bfast/c...mp;bfmtype=gear also a simple card. Good reviews, good price, decebnt features and such. I haven't used it myself, whereas the other two I have actually owned (the Juli@ I still do)
little guyjust a good guesserMember
Since: Oct 04, 2004
Jun 16, 2005 09:47 am dB you say that the juli@ has lower latency the the M-audio, how much of a difference... approximately?
little guyjust a good guesserMember
Since: Oct 04, 2004
Jun 16, 2005 09:59 am hey great review. very informative. the juli@ really sounds like it could be the one. the main reason why i'm interested in a new soundcard is because with my current (realtek ac'97 ??) i hear my computer processing noises through my monitors, also there is a bit more latency and static noise than i'd prefer.
Jun 16, 2005 10:12 am If you have an AC'97, you needent explain any further why you want a new card :-) "AC'97" explains it all. Something like Juli@ or any of the others I mentioned would make a WORLD of difference for you.
Personally, I dig ESI, every product of their Noize2u and myself have tried has been nothing short of stellar. The best drivers of any devices I have personally owned, and that has bee a few...
little guyjust a good guesserMember
Since: Oct 04, 2004
Jun 16, 2005 10:20 am thanks a million for the help. this site as far as i'm concerned is the best site out there.
Jun 16, 2005 10:25 am glad to hear it :-)
little guyjust a good guesserMember
Since: Oct 04, 2004
Jun 17, 2005 09:11 am well, i went for it. ordered the soundcard. it should be arriving next week. i must say i'm pretty excited, hopefully it will make a difference. i'm wondering though, should i still keep the AC'97 card in my computer so i'll have both soundcards, or should i just remove it all together and keep it as a back up card?
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Jun 17, 2005 11:32 am I'd keep it for gaming and playback...then just record and monitor thru your new card. Or, you can bypass the stock sound card altogether and hook your computer speakers up to your new card and set it as the default playback device in Windows.
Jun 17, 2005 11:36 am Have you looked inside your PC to see if you even can take it out. Realtek AC'97 are often just chips build in to the motherboard that can only be disabled in BIOS, not removed...either way, no harm leaving it in or removing it.
If you use MIDI sounds from the Realtek then you'll need to leave it in, most pro cards (Audiophile and Juli@ included) have MIDI ins and outs, but not actual MIDI sounds...
little guyjust a good guesserMember
Since: Oct 04, 2004
Jun 17, 2005 12:34 pm i'll probably just leave it in.
