Originally i was going to build a computer and use the M-AUDIO Audiophile 2496 soundcard.
If it is possible I would like to use a laptop to record my mixes and still obtain a good quality recording.
Will i need a separate interface besides just going from the mixer out to the laptop in? I can't imagine the soundcard that will come with the laptop will be that great.
Thanks for the help
Zzyzx
Dec-14-2003 14:06
DJTJ
linuXaddict
Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Bournemouth, UK when I'm at home, Cardiff, UK when I'm at uni
You're right, no soundcard built into a laptop is going to be anywhere near professional quality for recording. Your best bet is to find a good quality external USB soundcard. M-Audio make an Audiophile USB box, you might want to investigate this. I haven't used it personally so I can't comment on its quality, but M-Adio stuff is usually pretty good.
Dec-14-2003 15:58
Zzyzx
tranceaddict
Registered: Sep 2003
Location: Las Vegas, NV
quote:
Originally posted by DJTJ
M-Audio make an Audiophile USB box
That's exactly what i need. If anyone uses this product can they comment on the quality of it?
Zzyzx
Dec-14-2003 16:37
kevM
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: May 2002
Location: London, Canada
My dad has a USB soundcard for recording on his laptop its very nice.
Registered: Jul 2003
Location: near Vancouver, Canada
There is a high quality notebook card called the Indigo IO at http://www.echoaudio.com - does analog stereeo input and output. Plugs into your PCMCIA slot or whatever it is called.
Dec-15-2003 10:13
Sjodalf
Mr. Lines
Registered: Dec 2002
Location: Deep down in the forest, where no broadband exist..
I use Sound Blaster MP3+ from Creative (USB) with my laptop,
and it works very well!
