the SB live has an SPDIF in and out, no toslink. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 3:35 AM Subject: Re: Sound devices for the PC
Ok well I have an older SB Live here and it doesn't unless you can possibly get some sort of digital I/O daughter board. On 18/02/2008, at 6:41 PM, constantine (on laptop) wrote: > The sb live does, I know that for a fact. > > Have a good day from Tyler C. Wood! > > contact details: > > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > skype: the_conman283 > > system details: > Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc > AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, > Fujitsu > 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:29 AM > Subject: Re: Sound devices for the PC > > > This is all very interesting but what I'm particularly concerned about > is whether these cards have digital i/o ports SPDIF ports if you like? > > On 18/02/2008, at 4:29 PM, Valiant8086 (on laptop) wrote: > >> Hi. >> I have an x-fi for my laptop but I don't like that one. Creatives >> are ok in >> general, I have an audigy in my desktop and it rocks. The live >> 24bits are >> all right too. turtle beach is supposed to make good high end sound >> cards. >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "constantine (on laptop)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:26 PM >> Subject: Re: Sound devices for the PC >> >> >> Hi Dane, >> >> I'm not sure exactly, but I love the connecsant cards. I have one on >> this hp >> pavillion of mine (laptop), and it performs beautifully- and right >> now there >> are no independant volume controls on this card (but I forget what >> its >> called). I'll look into it and see what I can find. I also have a >> SiS 7018 >> on this desktop sitting beside me, but its horrible. Don't go with >> SiS. >> Creative are really great; I have an SB live on another of my >> desktops. I >> love it. THe stario mix feature especially, since it keeps the base >> and >> doesn't distort at all, and also unlike some soundcards, when you go >> to 0 >> percent, it means 0 percent- and when you put it at 100, most >> soundcards >> I've used distort but don't get any louder- this one really pumps >> the volume >> up and performs spectacularely! >> >> hope that helps; >> >> Have a good day from Tyler C. Wood! >> >> contact details: >> >> email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> skype: the_conman283 >> >> system details: >> Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc >> AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, >> Fujitsu >> 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 5:55 AM >> Subject: Sound devices for the PC >> >> >> Hi everyone! >> Ok (as surprising as this may sound to a lot of people) I'm a novice >> with the PC technology (or trashbox as I prefer to call it <smile.) >> these days so I'd appreciate some input from other list members here. >> I've spoken about my DAT and I intend to get the digital converter >> that someone on this list kindly gave me the name of, I found it >> still >> in stock in some of the shops here so I've placed an order. >> The discussion has also prompted me to look at a new sound device for >> the Trashbox, I've used (up until now) SB Live cards, the Realtek >> ac97 >> built-in sound device on the Mother Board of the Trashbox and the >> Imic >> sound devices, all have performed to my expectations but now however, >> well I'm stepping into unfamiliar teritory as I want to purchase a >> sound card with digital i/o capabilities but on the other hand I want >> it to be as accessible with speech as is practical, I'm told that >> many >> of the new sound devices on the market have volume controls which >> differ from the standard windows volume controls, is this correct? >> I briefly looked at the catalogue displayed by my local computer >> store >> on the net http://www.istore.com.au and looked at the Creative brand, >> there's no shortage of sound devices there it would seem but which >> one >> to buy? Should I in fact steer clear of Creative completely and go >> for >> something else? >> Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. >> As a footnote to this, my Trashbox is approaching its fifth birthday >> so I'm wanting something which will be compatible with my current >> Trashbox and will be compatible with a new Trashbox which I plan to >> purchase in about 6 months all being well. Of course! if the device >> should be compatible with the Mac then that's a bonus but that's >> something that I don't class as a priority. >> Thanks In Advance >> >> ****************************** >> Dane Trethowan >> From Melton Victoria Australia >> Phone +613 9747 3975 >> Voiceover Tech Support +613 8732 9237 >> Fax +613 9743 7954 >> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> skype: callto:grtdane12 >> ******************************* >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.6/1282 - Release Date: >> 15/02/2008 >> 7:08 PM >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ****************************** > Dane Trethowan > From Melton Victoria Australia > Phone +613 9747 3975 > Voiceover Tech Support +613 8732 9237 > Fax +613 9743 7954 > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > skype: callto:grtdane12 > ******************************* > > > > > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1283 - Release Date: > 16/02/2008 > 2:16 PM > > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************** Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia Phone +613 9747 3975 Voiceover Tech Support +613 8732 9237 Fax +613 9743 7954 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: callto:grtdane12 ******************************* Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
