Joe,
The main problem I notice with this card, is that it tends to phase out
centered voices on many stereo recordings. It also at times sounds as if
it has an overactive audio gain setting. I just never know how it is
going to react from song to song, or selection to selection. It just
isn't a very sound environment IMHO, not like my old Audigy, which was
both dependable, and at times, down right amazing as a reproducer of
pure audio.
I'll admit that my demands are small, since I only use my sound card for
listening to audio streams, and mp3 files, but very little in the way of
actual recording. But when I had occasion to do some of that, the
results were usually quite adiquit for my needs.
On 3/3/2016 7:24 AM, Joe Paton wrote:
larry,
exactly what issues do you have with the on-board realtek?
If you mentioned it in a previous post, I missed it.
Thanks.
On Thu, 3 Mar 2016 06:16:33 -0600
Larry Higgins <larryhiggin...@comcast.net> wrote:
It just says Realtek hi definition audio, and I have tried turning enhancements
off with no satisfaction, and no new drivers available according to my updating
facility for the card in the properties in the control panel.
If you are referring to something besides enhancements when you refer to
excelleration then I can't find any such setting anywhere on my system.
Turning off such excelleration was an option with my XP Computer, but
doesn't seem to be the case with this one .
On 3/3/2016 3:53 AM, Isaac wrote:
what is your onboard card, might need new drivers or excelleration > turned off
----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Higgins" >
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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
