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What sound cards does everyone use or recommend?

Hi peeps,

after some techincal problems with my soundcard, im lloking for a good sound card to add to my setup.

Im looking for a good quality soundcard that offers hi quality in's + out's and is fairly easy to install. Software + extras are NOT a must.

Im looking at these at the moment:

1) - Hoontech/Staudio DSP24 ~ very cheap �110 and seems good quality
2) - Echo Mia ~ most expensive but has balanced jack I/O
3) - Terratec EWX 24/96 - general middle one @ �135
4) - M Audiophile 24/96 - at bottom cos dont need midi (gonna get midex 3)

Ill probably go for the hoontech as its cheap and does seem to be very good quality. It'll also give me more money for a virus b

What does everyone recommend or use?

I have the M-Audio Delta 44 and its great. Perfect, clear, and crisp sound quality. 2 pairs of 1/4 outs and 2 pairs ins. My S/N ratio is around 85dB, which is very good in my opinion (will depend on ur cpu and where u install the pci card.)

And it was extreemly easy to install.. just thow in the PCI card, hook up the external break out box, and download the latest drivers (off internet or CD) and ur good to go.

Highly recommended.

If you are not for a high end audio system and want a card to support everything, be cool and offer high quality u might as well go for the SoundBlaster Audigy.
It gives 24bit/96 khz and it has a firewire port too(the simple version,if you add the panel it gives you 2 and other stuff and you rule!)
As for every other application,it'll get you as far as you want.
Should you be going for a professional card u might consider Chrono's suggestion.
later m8

I'm thinking of getting the M-Audio delta 44 or Audiophile in the coming days.

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Originally posted by Dj DoomForce It gives 24bit/96 khz

Im pretty sure it only gives this for playback, and recording is still at 16/44.

Cheers for your suggestions, but im gonna go for the echo card because its got mutli client drivers, so i can run vaz modular and cubase at the same time.

Its easy to install and has some of the least problems compared to other cards ( so that ive read on various music sites). And its got balanced jack I/O which is gonna give hi sound quality. Bit expensive though

thats a good choice! just to let u know the Delta 44 supports multi client drivers aswell, I can run as many music programs as I want all at the same time.. plus balanced 1/4" ins and outs.

The Echo is great if you plan on using multiple softsynths at the same time. You can assign each softsynth to one of 8 virtual outputs. The only drawback with it is that it doesn't have a midi interface onboard (if you have external gear, then you'll have to pick up a seperate midi interface to run it all).
I personally use the Audiophile and it's great...
{edit} just re-read your original post and saw that you don't need midi. the echo will be great for you! {/edit}

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Originally posted by DJ Chrono Im pretty sure it only gives this for playback, and recording is still at 16/44.

Yes it records on 16 bit 42Khz max.
I think the sound qualety is good and it has a low latency when you use the ASIO driver. great for softsynths and audio recording.

I use an audigy platinum Ex and it works great for me.

Oops it records 16 bit 48Khz not 42

Hoontech/Staudio DSP24 has same chip as Terratec EWX 24/96 and perhabs better board. So it's the best from the list.

At least as far as I know it has a knob for input amplification and the same quality inputs as terratec.

I got me a m-audio quattro which seems to do the job, chose it over the delta-44 just coz its got a midi in and out. Does some strange things at times but only if you put the wrong settings in.

ive finally decided to go for the hoontech after all. No balanced jack outs but ive used the money saved to buy 256mb more ram!!!

Now does anyone know how to uninstall a soundblaster

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Originally posted by flutlicht junky Now does anyone know how to uninstall a soundblaster

its quite simple really.. just take a pair of plyers and rip it out

I managed to pick up an M-Audio Delta 66, and I absolutely LOVE the quality. 4 analog ins and outs and one digital in/out. No onboard MIDI, so I'm using a SoundBlaster Live! for that. It was a real bitch to get the two cards working together, but once I got it, they've played nice together ever since.

Removing the SB is simple, pop open the case, unscrew the mounting screw, pull the card. And of course the most important step: smash the card repeatedly with a hammer!

he hee i havent got a screwdriver to remove the card, but i have got a hammer

Guess how im going to remove the soundcard

UPS are gonna deliver it today!!! cant wait + it hope it goes well.

ive got hubi's loopback installed ready for use with vaz modular too.
And ive got a tune in sooooooo happy with ready to put online by this weekend hopefully.

I just picked up an M-Audio Delta 66 soundcard now trying to figure out how to get it working togethar with Soundblaster Live.

Anyone care to make a donation to my bank account?? I'm pretty broke after this purchase.

he hee side note

just had the delivery of the hoontech -> looks a little more like an expensive terratec card to me

I think ill sit on this for a few days and see if they notice

I'd go for Audiophile as it has the best sound. Hence the name

I believe you get better sound quality if you go for Audiophile and get a decent mixer and a decent mic preamp (i.e. joe meek). The quality of a the preamps is much better than on built in mic preamps on most soundcards, besides how much do you think you have to pay for a soundcard with 10- or perhaps 16 inputs? Mucho mucho expensivo.

I wouldn't get a behringer mixer, I've got one and I think it's way too noisy. They use cheap components and use cheap solutions to make their mixers as cheap as possible.

I don't think any of those cards are bad, it's just that I think Audiophile has the best soundquality

my 2cents.

I know that the RME are cool card...also because are all expandible

just got my Delta 66 installed. the sound is just f****** amazing!! so crisp and clean! should have gotten rid of my soundblaster a while ago

those still using soundblaster should go get themselves a better card while I save up for a good pair of monitors now

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Originally posted by SAGE2635 just got my Delta 66 installed. the sound is just f****** amazing!! so crisp and clean! should have gotten rid of my soundblaster a while ago those still using soundblaster should go get themselves a better card while I save up for a good pair of monitors now

Amen to that! I used to think SB cards were pretty good, but once you compare them to 24/96 cards, they're @#$%. I will give SB this: they are versitile cards (MIDI, wavetable, etc.), but the sound quality is just lacking in comparison.

Sage: Congrats on the new Delta 66 card.

I wish I could afford monitors. Spent all my $$ on new TT's & a mixer. Money well spent though!

If your looking for good monitors the k-roks have very good specs, and above all have a good bass sound.

You might want to look at powered monitors as it would save on space and having to pay out for a good quality amp too!

Just installed my terratec 8i/o card!!! I means i can have vaz modular running and have separate outs for kick drums, claps etc for eq'ing and fx in my desk. Woo hoo!

yes people.. smash those soundblasters.

they are the most overpriced consumer solution. *HURL*

If you want a soundblaster quality soundboard, do yourself a favor: get an el-cheapo $10 sat. night special. you wont know the difference.

-mer

I strongly advise against buying real studio monitors for $750+ .. they are seriously a waste of money. From listening to my speakers, which I got from radio shack for $100 (1/2 sale) and comparing to real studio monitors, the only major difference is price.

you may hear the slightest bit better quality out of expensive ones.. but basically get a nice pair of bookshelf speakers with a sub, and your good to go.



I've got the MB6's. lol, my review is right under the description on their site. check it out.

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