what is your onboard card, might need new drivers or excelleration turned
off
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Higgins" <larryhiggin...@comcast.net>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 3:40 AM
Subject: Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please
Joe, thanks for your thoughtful and deliberate response. I did a specific
Google search yesterday for Audigy drivers for use with my particular card
and Windows 8.1, something I thought I did a while ago, and came up with
the particular set of drivers directly from Creative Labs through a tech
discussion group. I plan to have my daughter remove and install the sound
card to the Dell some time this week, and give them a try. Hopefully the
card will give me the performance hoped for, or at least remembered by me.
It sure has to beat the on board contraption I am using now. If not, then
I guess the search is on again <smile>. And if everything works out well,
then I'll drop a short note to let the list know about it.
Thanks again,
Larry
On 3/1/2016 11:07 AM, Joe Paton wrote:
Hi Larry,
The stumbling block may be the requirement for accessible software along
with
the device.
I am running a Roland Duo Capture external usb card here. It's easy to
set up,
it works with the windows mixer, so you don't need preparietory software.
There are hard controls on the front pannel, 2 quarter inch jack sockets,
with XLR
capability.
This takes a stereo feed from my mixer, but it might not have enough
inputs for
you I don't know.
A Nice card though.
then there is
Focusrite's Scarlett range which provides a choice of USB audio
interfaces to
cater for any scenario.
You might need to talk to a local dealer about these, but the advantage
is that
they have good Mic pre-amps, plus line-in sockets.
Sorry this is so sketchy.
Joe
On Tue, 1 Mar 2016 09:44:20 -0600
Larry Higgins <larryhiggin...@comcast.net> wrote:
Listers,
I guess that subject line kinda says most of it, but just some
clarification.
I am looking for some suggestions for a reasonably priced USB sound card
without any game audio gimmickry like what I am experiencing with my
Realtek card on my Dell, but a pure audio presentation.
At present, and most likely for the foreseeable future, I will continue
to be using an analog stereo system, so don't need to pay particular
attention to HDMI, or anything related to that.
Would like to have a card with all the appropriate line inputs and
outputs, and with the quality of an audigy, or maybe even better, if that
is indeed possible for a good price. And just as a bonus, I would like to
be able to access the software that comes with it using Window-Eyes.
The only reason I am asking about a USB card is because I don't want to
have to install a regular card. However, if my best bet is to just forget
USB in favor of some real quality, I would be willing to do so.
Of course, I am primarily acquainted with Creative Lab cards,
but any other reputable brand would be acceptable.
Thanks for any input,
Larry
