Hi Chris, yes they do. www.turtlebeach.com whether the included software is accessible, is not clear. But I reckon they are still good devices.
Joe On Thu, 3 Mar 2016 17:55:52 -0500 Chris Skarstad <rascal0...@verizon.net> wrote: Speaking of sound cards, has anyone tried the sound cards by Turtle Beach of late? Back when I was using a laptop, I used a turtle beach audio advantage SRM and it worked quite nicely. When I got my pc I really didn't have much need for it since the internal card did everything I need so I didn't use it much after that. Do they still make good sound cards these days? if so I may consider one for my next pc. On 3/3/2016 4:52 PM, Joe Paton wrote: > yes. > > > On Thu, 3 Mar 2016 21:24:48 +0000 > goshawk on horseback <goshawk_on_horseb...@fastmail.co.uk> wrote: > > I do the USB card for audio and onboard card for the screen reader thing, > and it has served me very well, especially when playing different audio > things through the USB card for example. as if a bit of audio I am playing > is very loud, I don't get any issues with not being able to hear my > screenreader over the loud audio, as all I do is either back the volume of > the USB card off, or boost that of the onboard card. because I use a mixer > desk, I can do this very easily. > > Simon > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe Paton" <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 9:10 PM > Subject: Re: Possible Recommendations for a good USB sound card please > > > Hi Larry, > > On this dell optiplex, there is a default sound card, which is a real tek.. > > Now here's the interesting thing. > > The windows mixer, offers limited access to all the controls on the card. > Further, these controls can be accessed, using an app called "dell audio." > This opens up all the card's controls. It is not accessible by three screen > readers, but I suspect that screen mignification users may have a little > more opportunity. > > Next, the version of drivers, either provided by Dell, or Real Tek. Certain > drivers, do nott offer the range of controls in the default installation, > but > also these drivers leave the card in a flatter audio state, with no extra > audio > effects turned on. > > So what I am thinking, is, that it might be possible to turn off the effects > that you don't want, either by the driver file itself, or, access to the > control pannel installed by the computer manufacturer. I used dell in my > example. > > Next you could argue, hell, why waiste my time. You could use the default > card > for screen reader, then a second card for your audio. I made the asumption > that you want to do more than just replay high quality audio. So in either > case > Larry, creative audigie do a usb card, with controls onboard. I tended to > think of a PCI audigie card, forgetting about the usb offerings. > > > good luck, and good listening. > > Joe > > > > > On Thu, 3 Mar 2016 09:36:21 -0600 > Larry Higgins <larryhiggin...@comcast.net> wrote: > > 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" > >>> <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 >>>>> >>>>> >>> > -- Joe Paton <j...@vi-ability.demon.co.uk>
