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OK I am pretty tech savy, but this sound card stuff is making my head explode!:scratch:
I have a 2001 Vaio with a shitty SoundMax 16 Bit (I think) Audio Card. I have made soeme recording here and people think they sound decent, buth they likley aren't living up to their full potential. The card just has an 1/8" line in and 1/8" mic jack.
I also was at the Guitar Center and saw the M-Audio USB Interface that has 1/4" jacks and also built in mic pre-amps. Is this just the mechanism/interface to get your "sounds" into your pc or is this ALSO an upgaded sound card that replaces your pc's sound card? and is good for MP3's music dvd's gaming??
Do I need a bad ass sound card AND also an interface like that M-Audio type?
I am confused.:dunno:
I also was to get a good all around soundcard for ocassional gaming, listening to mp3's and dvd's etc. Mine is 4 years old and has to suck just by the sheer fact of how quickly things go out of date in the pc world.
Oh Ya I usually stick my mic or guitar 1/4" cord into a 1/8" adapter into the line in to record. Would love to just plug straigh in with the 1/4" cord.
Ok Let me TRY to Break It down this is getting to damn long
(That is what my wife told me),,,,,OK,,,,,,,,,,,only in my Dreams......
)
*********** BREAKDOWN***************
1. What is a Good Overall SoundCard?
for Recording#1/#2 General use
(Price not a Major Barrier, but I am a cheap ass and just want to get a good deal. I don't neeed Platnum Recording Versions, but want a decent one).
2. I see Creative Labs a lot SoundBlaster Versions is this good? Which One?
3. Should I/Do I NEED one with 1/4" Jacks (I would like it)
4. Do I need one with a mic pre amp? or can away with just a quality one.
5. Which one will be good for BOTH recording and as a general UPGRADE to my 4 year old Sony Vaio RX-550 SoundBlaster soundcard?
Thanks so much guys:icon_thum
Gary
(Texas Axe Slinger)
I have a 2001 Vaio with a shitty SoundMax 16 Bit (I think) Audio Card. I have made soeme recording here and people think they sound decent, buth they likley aren't living up to their full potential. The card just has an 1/8" line in and 1/8" mic jack.
I also was at the Guitar Center and saw the M-Audio USB Interface that has 1/4" jacks and also built in mic pre-amps. Is this just the mechanism/interface to get your "sounds" into your pc or is this ALSO an upgaded sound card that replaces your pc's sound card? and is good for MP3's music dvd's gaming??
Do I need a bad ass sound card AND also an interface like that M-Audio type?
I am confused.:dunno:
I also was to get a good all around soundcard for ocassional gaming, listening to mp3's and dvd's etc. Mine is 4 years old and has to suck just by the sheer fact of how quickly things go out of date in the pc world.
Oh Ya I usually stick my mic or guitar 1/4" cord into a 1/8" adapter into the line in to record. Would love to just plug straigh in with the 1/4" cord.
Ok Let me TRY to Break It down this is getting to damn long
(That is what my wife told me),,,,,OK,,,,,,,,,,,only in my Dreams......
*********** BREAKDOWN***************
1. What is a Good Overall SoundCard?
for Recording#1/#2 General use
(Price not a Major Barrier, but I am a cheap ass and just want to get a good deal. I don't neeed Platnum Recording Versions, but want a decent one).
2. I see Creative Labs a lot SoundBlaster Versions is this good? Which One?
3. Should I/Do I NEED one with 1/4" Jacks (I would like it)
4. Do I need one with a mic pre amp? or can away with just a quality one.
5. Which one will be good for BOTH recording and as a general UPGRADE to my 4 year old Sony Vaio RX-550 SoundBlaster soundcard?
Thanks so much guys:icon_thum
Gary
(Texas Axe Slinger)