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Subject: another "what soundcard for me"
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Original Message 1/23 10-Nov-03 @ 07:59 PM - another
so i'm going through the old threads on "what soundcard for me"-type questions. i'm wondering if that information (dated at least 1/2 year ago) is still good info? I mean, because pc hardware seems to advance so quickly.
any advice? I want it primarily for recording. Anything else is a bonus.
-j
Message 2/23 10-Nov-03 @ 08:03 PM - RE: another
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I had an idea for a script once. It's basically Jaws except when the guys in the boat are going after Jaws, they look around and there's an even bigger Jaws. The guys have to team up with Jaws to get Bigger Jaws.... I call it... Big Jaws!!!
Message 3/23 10-Nov-03 @ 08:15 PM - RE: another
budgest is probably around 500 cdn.. but i would REALLY want to keep that lower!
I reckon 1 stereo in is enough (i can just record each part at a time right? or is it better to record it all in one go using many ins?)
s/pdiff is for digital i/o right? My a5k doesn't have that expansion on it so i guess i don't need it.
midi, if it didn't cost too much extra, wouldn't be bad either. (i assume some cards have less latency?)
I should've added that this is for a pc.
-j
Message 4/23 10-Nov-03 @ 08:17 PM - RE: another
-j
Message 5/23 10-Nov-03 @ 11:13 PM - RE: another
Anwyay, just my opinion.
Message 6/23 11-Nov-03 @ 12:42 AM - RE: another
Midi is a must if you have any outboard gear. Personally, I can't imagine writing music without a musical keyboard.
There are lots of options out there for under 500Canadian. That's what, $300US? Midiman has some options, hoontech makes a decent card, and I think you could get an Aardvard LX6 (I have this card) for around there. Not sure though.
Anyhow, I think you'll kick yourself for buying only what you need now. You don't want to have to buy another card in a couple of years because you underbought now.
Message 7/23 11-Nov-03 @ 02:02 AM - RE: another
about the overbuying: point taken.
i'll look around at the ones you mentioned (including the audiophile.. even tho that rca action does kinda bug me ;)).
thanks for the tips.
-j
Message 9/23 11-Nov-03 @ 03:08 AM - RE: another
its called a patchbay, bro.
;)
as for RCA...no need for a converter. there are 1/4" to RCA cables that work just fine. its the same thing, no signal loss, etc, but NOT balanced. Wont matter most likely in your sitch
as for inputs...do you plan to mix in the computer? and...need to record more than a few external parts? because you will find that if you write an entire song in MIDI, and then want to track all those parts from external gear, you will most likely wish you had extra inputs.
I still have quite a few old songs that Id like to re-do in the PC, but I just dont feel like goin through and recording each god damn track that used to be in external/midi form
the Audiophile is definitely a great basic card, no doubt
I use an RME digi96/8PST which can be found for $200 or less used. 1/4" analog IO, SPDIF IO, and ADAT IO...no midi tho...
Message 10/23 11-Nov-03 @ 04:10 AM - RE: another
influx: yea, i plan to mix on computer. my plan was to record each part separately and then record that.. i guess more inputs would make that process a bit easier.. but i guess i just always thought one should do it one by one just to be careful...
i dunno... i'm obviously not informed heh. maybe i should do a bit of research on my recording process to pc first....
-j
Message 11/23 11-Nov-03 @ 04:19 PM - RE: another
Message 12/23 11-Nov-03 @ 05:02 PM - RE: another
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I had an idea for a script once. It's basically Jaws except when the guys in the boat are going after Jaws, they look around and there's an even bigger Jaws. The guys have to team up with Jaws to get Bigger Jaws.... I call it... Big Jaws!!!
Message 13/23 11-Nov-03 @ 08:11 PM - RE: another
if you write the parts, and then say, "ok, thats it"...then you track it and move on, thats one method
but if you are like some, and you want to write out an entire song, in midi, and THEN track it all and mix it...going back through and tracking individual parts could take quite some time, but its ONLY a time thing, nothing else
so...save some cash for now, get the audiophile, or check out the hoontech. the brits love those things!
Message 14/23 11-Nov-03 @ 08:57 PM - RE: another
thanks for the tips everyone!
-j
Message 15/23 11-Nov-03 @ 10:40 PM - RE: another
Message 18/23 13-Nov-03 @ 12:57 AM - RE: another
Seriously Dave, I did think about getting one a while ago, but I just didn't see an advantage for me with my setup, and how I record. I don't have a lot of outboard effects, and my soundcard has 2 stereo pair in. I don't think a patchbay is of much use for me.
Message 19/23 13-Nov-03 @ 06:40 PM - RE: another
patchbays dont really introduce noise tho
Message 20/23 19-Nov-03 @ 09:20 PM - RE: another
As far as soundcards, those already mentioned are excellent, plus you might check out the Echo cards (the Gina and Darla come in around your price range) as well as the RME Digi96 cards. If you need mic inputs, the Ardvark 24/96 (very similar to DefZ's line 6) are most handy.
Message 21/23 20-Nov-03 @ 07:03 PM - RE: another
do you use that DigiCheck software? for an RTA, etc?
I got it, and..it seems incredibly inaccurate and a bit annoying..
any experience with it?
Message 22/23 25-Nov-03 @ 09:32 PM - RE: another
Ive Been using this card for a while, it sounds clean, and has super low latency. Only 1 input / 1 output but seriously, unless youre like recording live drums you don't really need more!
At the time I paid 300 Canadian including the digital I/O bracket shipped from Korea to Canada.
I'm sure its much cheaper now.
Tom
Message 23/23 16-Dec-03 @ 07:56 AM - RE: another
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