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Tren Hester Contributor
Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 36 Location: Dublin, GA
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject: Need a Sound Card |
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I am looking at a Dell P4 which, of course, comes with the latest Sound Blaster card. As I've looked at old voiceartist.com archives, I see that we all "agree to disagree" on sound cards.
Will the SB suffice for quality of dry voice work?
If not, any thoughts on the M-Audio Delta 44?
Or, what card are you using (and what do you like/dislike)? |
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billelder Guest
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Tren Hester Contributor
Joined: 24 Apr 2005 Posts: 36 Location: Dublin, GA
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:24 pm Post subject: Get The Nitro Tabs |
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My heart (and wallet) are hurting!
Bill, thanks for the reply. You've given me good advice in the past.
A radio friend has recommended a Digigram card in the $500 range.
Technically and practically, what do the high $ cards bring to the table? |
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billelder Guest
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Tren,
I PM'd you with more details.
Bill |
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dmgood Guest
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 6:36 pm Post subject: Need a Sound Card |
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I had a SoundBlaster in my PC and thought it sounded OK. Then I got an Echo MiaMidi and installed it along side the SoundBlaster. I didn't realize how noisy the SoundBlaster was until I was working with them side by side and the noise level became quite apparent.
Now I think the Echo is quiet and the converters good. But I wonder how I'd feel if I was working with it side by side with one of Bill's Lynx cards or a DAL CardDeluxe...
It's funny how you don't know how inferior something sounds until you've heard in comparison to something better. |
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steeleman Contributor
Joined: 18 Jun 2005 Posts: 39 Location: Birmingham, Al.
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:19 pm Post subject: sound card |
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I tend the favor the ECHO MIA to the higher priced Lynx One. I have both.
The Lynx is in the drawer sealed up. I am using the ECHO MIA. The issue
I had with the LYNX was the latency issues. I don't have time to worry
with sound card issues! I just want it to be right ALL the time.
Lynx is a great card. It uses those XLR connections versus the quarter
inch on the Echo. Both are balanced. It's just personal preference.
I would NOT waste my money on a Sound Blaster. The echo is only about
$170 to $180 bucks through Musicians Friend or BSW !
That's my two cents worth.,,, |
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Bruce Boardmeister
Joined: 06 Jun 2005 Posts: 7930 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:19 pm Post subject: Maybe you can skip the sound card |
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As I've noted in another post, I'm using a computer interface (Motu 828 Mk 2) from the folks at Mark of the Unicorn.
www.motu.com
You don't need a sound card. Everything goes through your Firewire connector (presuming you have a newer computer with Firewire). You can have up to 22 channels in and out with just the one wire.
They're running just under $700.00 new on Ebay, and used in the $300's, so it's more expensive than a sound card, but it does so much more and the free audio editing software is quite good.
Bruce[/url] |
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Frank F Fat, Old, and Sassy
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 4421 Location: Park City, Utah
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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... The MOTU 828 - now you're talking... I use one in my portable setup and have two in seperate studios (for a total of 24 tracks with lightpipe) for music. I also have RME's and a few other goodies, but for most VO style editing/recording, stick with a MIA, or one of these little ditties -
An M-Audio Firewire 410, PreSonus Firebox (each around $400.00), an M-Audio FireWire Solo ($200.00), Lexicon Omega (around $300.00), M-Audio MobilePre USB ($150.00), Edirol UA-25 USB (around $250.00), M-Audio Fast Track USB ($100.00), AudioTrak Maya44 USB or M-Audio USB 2496 Audiophile (both around $120.00) - Note: all of these are "external" cards - either Firewire or USB. My personal opinion is to move the card OPUT of the computer - for better sound quality.
There are others, and depending upon your choice of software, you can spend a little or a lot on a sound card to match your needs OR desires.
For many, many VO type applications - a MIA or Maya44 or USB 2496 will be the perfect ticket. IF you are into MIDI or recording music with multitrack sessions - then SPEND THE MONEY and get a soundcard which will meet your needs and requirements.
That said, remember VO is MONO, and Yes we sometimes record in stereo, but TWO (2) tracks of GOOD - 16 or 24 bit, 44,100 0r 48,000 kHz audio is just what the Doctor ordered... any more is over-kill when all we do is record our voices - we have only one mouth you know...?
Frank F |
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SoundsGreat-Elaine Singer King's Row
Joined: 30 Dec 2004 Posts: 1055 Location: Toronto, Canada
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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Frank F wrote: | .. we have only one mouth you know...?
Frank F |
By the way, how's yours? Feeling any better? _________________ Elaine
The Youthful Mature Voice (Emeritus)
Senectitude is not for the faint of heart. |
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Frank F Fat, Old, and Sassy
Joined: 10 Nov 2004 Posts: 4421 Location: Park City, Utah
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Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Well.... it's doing some better...the mouth that is... still cannot eat much and still am letting the fingers do the talking... The swelling is starting to subside a bit... but eating... I am learning about the "Seafood Diet" Where you "see" food and can't eat it... that's me...
Thanks for asking...
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kgenus Seriously Devoted
Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Posts: 889 Location: Greater NYC Area
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 11:40 am Post subject: |
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I'm using a DigiDesign 002r. Hindsite 20/20, I'd have gone with the Links solution Bill mentioned, the DA conversion is much better, the drivers work right and the AD is sweet - outboard processors like compressors, no problem.
Kevin _________________ Genus |
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