Nov 04, 2005 04:53 pm Cant tell ya much bout everything else but the S/PDIF stands for Sony Phillips Digital Interface. Its a coaxal (sp) connection for a cleaner audio signal.
Dilemma: USB vs. PCI Sound Interface?
Posted on Nov 04, 2005 04:16 pm
ChinmayL
Member Since: Nov 04, 2005
Hello,
I've just started getting into recording. I just have a digital piano and an M-Audio USB UNO Sport right now. I've been experiencing latency when trying to record in realtime using VST instruments.
I've been looking into either the M-Audio Audiophile 2496 or the Tascam US-122, since both seem to be well-reviewed and popular. I've having a hard time trying to decide between the internal vs. the external interface however (and the $100 vs. $160 price tag). Is the mobility of the external USB interface worth it? How's the latency difference? Also, will I need to replace my computer's soundcard after getting either one of these?
I will be only recording one instrument at a time, at most two, but will definitely be using VST instruments mostly. I'm not exactly sure what the S/PDIF thing is for either.
Any help and suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Nov 04, 2005 04:53 pm Cant tell ya much bout everything else but the S/PDIF stands for Sony Phillips Digital Interface. Its a coaxal (sp) connection for a cleaner audio signal.
Nov 04, 2005 04:58 pm S/PDIF is a common digital interface that looks like RCA jacks, but they are digital, not analog.
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Also, will I need to replace my computer's soundcard after getting either one of these?
Ummmm, either of the devices you mention WILL replace your computer sound card themselves (or can anyway). I would go internal myself, I hate loads of external crap...any latency issues and such would likely be determined by your computers USB interface, if it's version 1 USB I'd go internal, if it's USB 2, then you shouldn't really notice much.
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