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im looking into buying a new soundcard for my computer. it seems theres a delay between my midi keyboard and it recording on the computer. is this fixed with a better soundcard? if not what else is there to do?

james23452 wrote:im looking into buying a new soundcard for my computer. it seems theres a delay between my midi keyboard and it recording on the computer. is this fixed with a better soundcard? if not what else is there to do?

James - Have you used our SEARCH link at the top >> http://www.acapellas4u.co.uk/forum/search.php

type in soundcard into the keyword search box and hit return - I think you'll agree that there's a plethora of exisiting topics on soundcards already.

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I use a M-audio delta 1010 and it's great. Haven't gotten too many good reviews on the soundblaster one's There are alot of good topics dealing with soundcards and whatnot over at yourbeats.com. I may be late on this one but hey i tried

Hammerfall HDSP 9632 with WCM and AES/EBU option (i only use this for digital in/out on AES/EBU 192khz) and this connected to external AD/DA.

nstorm wrote:i'm running a sound blaster audigy 2 zs, and that does everything alright for me, but I haven't had the chance to use any MIDI, but I'd assume that it'd do the job alright...

I'm on the same card and can confirm it performs well on MIDI as well as all other areas.

I'm an M-AUDIO FAN but then i use a MAC so its quite compatable

M-AUDIO is accaptable entry-level for home music i like that cards

*sugar* just realkised that this popular thread scuppers my plans to have this topic for our next poll.

ah well nevermind - forum members who know me by now should know I'd prefer an active forum, spam free etc etc.. it's great.

please keep it up.

acapella

I use a DIGI001 card and break out box.
Works wonderful and I have had no issues with that hardware.

uhh okay i feel stupid but I just got this old PC from my parent's house and dont have a clue what kind of soundcard it has. Its probably not that good so my question is: if i bought a different sound card would it greatly improve my recording quality?

Right now I just have RCAs coming from my mixer with a stereo jack converter that i have plugged in to the "Line in".

I'm not really using any midi at this point mainly b/c my keyboard is a POS. So any suggestions guys?

I have a Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro.
24bit/96kHz Recording

juno wrote:uhh okay i feel stupid but I just got this old PC from my parent's house and dont have a clue what kind of soundcard it has. Its probably not that good so my question is: if i bought a different sound card would it greatly improve my recording quality?

Right now I just have RCAs coming from my mixer with a stereo jack converter that i have plugged in to the "Line in".

I'm not really using any midi at this point mainly b/c my keyboard is a POS. So any suggestions guys?

Ur mixer have symetric out ? (XLR or TRS jack) (which mixer ? - brand name, model and i will see if dont know what is symetric connection). And pls try show me what is the level what u want reach in sound quality!

I only have RCA (Phono) outputs - no XLR or TRS
Its a Numark DXM-06......i know, i can hear you now fgp303, "the dxm-06 is s**t" - but hey, i have to live within my means

I'm not too interested in making mix CDs right now - what I want to do is use my tables to record sounds, loops, and live mash-ups into a software program.

I really just want as much "bang for the buck" when it comes to sound quality if you know what i mean. Something maybe in the $200 range.

m audio here did buy a emu proteus the other day but took it back to shop very unstable and but well worth getting 1 when the drivers are all updated id wait while if can and go 4 the emulater x its around 180 quid but is packed with loads of sounds and the sampler is wicked im gonna get that 1 prolly in a month or 2 when the drivers are updated

juno wrote:I only have RCA (Phono) outputs - no XLR or TRS
Its a Numark DXM-06......i know, i can hear you now fgp303, "the dxm-06 is s**t" - but hey, i have to live within my means

I'm not too interested in making mix CDs right now - what I want to do is use my tables to record sounds, loops, and live mash-ups into a software program.

I really just want as much "bang for the buck" when it comes to sound quality if you know what i mean. Something maybe in the $200 range.

Hehe i now say s**t but i not really like numark... its one of the standard bedroom mixer i only like the pioneer djm-600 (which good for work but nothin special + dont like the soundquality). If u want record in good quality u can do two think first try buy a soundcard around 200bux and after go truogh teh signal than ur mixer which is not to good i think (i try be maximalist) buy an external RIAA corector (just good not buy toy) liek this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5755338429&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1

i buy one from this at 91usd (usualy price between 50-450usd depending who sell it) its a symetric device but u can use in asymetric mode and choose card for 110bux. (this riaa corrector better than any mixers built in one). later if have more money try pick up a Motu 1224 system from ebay or anywhere.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41784&item=7305997963&rd=1

like this if need digital in/outs with analog but i prefer the Motu 1224 its around same price.

or send it to me and i can caprute the vinyl if its really important or maybe not need send the disc cos i have some tousands of 12" maybe u want same what i have...

i have a STAudio c-port 2000.. 8in/8out 24bit/96khz

i use audigy and dj console
and i must say that both work very well for me
the console is cool cauze u can use it even wit an old notebook witout loosing quality in recording
a must buy in my opinion
Ax

u guys with the 2496, do you use a mixer with it? or not? headphones?

i use the protools mbox for my personal computer and its great, never any problems plus it gives you the pre-amp, the inputs, and the protools le software for not that much more than for a good sound card.

i own an audiophile usb sound card and to be honest i never have had any problems with it

edirol ua-5 (24 bit / 96 khz) but i'm now looking to get something with firewire. Hopefully.

www.edirol.co.uk

Protools TDM Mix or HD (If you can afford it) if latency is your issue this is your best chance of solving it also the MOTU firewire interfaces are exceptional, DIGI002 is a very nice box but I've heard of latency problems with these also.
Protools also makes a 2 in 2 out budget option called M-Box which is usb and oh so portable.
Also if you use rewire the protools implimentation is super stable.

any M-audio will do great. as long as its a multi-track card it should work.

Yeah mate I use the Creative Audigy2z

I've been using a PC instead of Mac recently,
just cuz I built a cheap one....

This is the soundcard I use: echo layla 24/96
rackmounted 1u unit
8in 8out no latency....
good stuff!

I'm also wanting to sell a ProTools system w/ the mac included:
ProTools 4.3
Digidesign Audiomedia 3
PowerMac 8600/300

If anyone is interested email me: flippy@3kingscrew.com

I'm using a M-Audio Delta 1010 and is doing the job pretty well