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What type of soundcard should i get? HELP
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Raptor
I'm currently looking for a new sound card. I'm using a soundblaster 16 right now and all my recorded dj sets come out distorted. Any Suggestion ?
rxt
It all depends what you are using it for.

Im assuming that you are trying to record mixes via your line in (connected to a mixer). This should work fine without distortion... check your cables, make sure they are all plugged into the right ports.

If you are 100% it is your card, then and all you want to do is line-in recording, then i would say just get the Sound Blaster Live!. It will work fine.

However, if you want to do more, like mix on the computer... etc, get a soundcard that has either 2 different output devices, or a 5.1 options. So you can split the front/rear speakers for different channels.
DjJade
m-audio...whichever one suits your needs i have the audiophile 2496 and its perfect for what i need it for.
Vero
definitly M-Audio. ive had bad luck with alot of sound blasters, including the SB live, and audigy.
Alccode
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Originally posted by DjJade
m-audio...whichever one suits your needs i have the audiophile 2496 and its perfect for what i need it for.


I second that exact card. Unless you are against phono in/out (you will need an amp for your headphone), this card is amazing! And I love the philosophy: no-frills, great sounding card without useless features. Good stereo sound is all I need! :)

Good luck!
Raptor
thanks for all the suggestions. i may either get the Audiophile USB or the Delta 66 both from M - Audio. The price isn't too big of a change on ebay :D
SUNWmsf
Echo Mia 24/96 for internal. works on Wintel and MAC OS. 24-bit/96 khz : PCi bus : 125$
T:REBEL
SOUNDBLASTER EXTIGY.

I think that's the name of it.
DeleriuM2K
SoundBlaster Audigy 2
best consumer card on the market and the only card that supports 24bit/192khz audio (true dvd sound)

5.1
I record all my sets through it and dont get any distortion whatsoever
DJ Kibon
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Originally posted by DeleriuM2K
SoundBlaster Audigy 2
best consumer card on the market and the only card that supports 24bit/192khz audio (true dvd sound)

5.1
I record all my sets through it and dont get any distortion whatsoever


I'm probably going to buy the SB Live Audigy 2 Platinum at some point in the near future, as I want a bit more out of my sound card than just prosumer sound (i.e. playing games).

The 2496 is very tempting, but I'm not sure I would pick it unless I had a separate comp devoted to sound stuff.

DjJade
just use two soundcards... i have an audigy for normal comptuer stuff and a devoted 2496 for recording my sets. its only like 150 dollars
m0sh
Echo Mia !
Great sound card...my friend has it

Here's a review :
Echo Mia


the 24bit/192khz audio dvd is BS...its for surrond ...not producing but dunno if you need that for recording live sets...hmmm I think I want to get one also do I need 24bit card for recording livesets if I got a 24bit mixer?
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