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Is the Audigy 2ZS Platinum 2 worth getting? I now use SB Live.
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Thanks all for the advice. On paper the soundblaster Platinum Pro
looks better, but I now realize it's not really any good. I understand Firewire only to a limited extent. I'm now debating between the Audiophile 2496 and the Audiophile Firewire. Is the Firewire faster for audio recording, MIDI, or everything relating to the soundcard? Why is it so good? Also, why do people reccomend Windows xp over other Windows for audio? Kurt Riemann wrote in message . .. On 8 Aug 2004 22:27:27 -0700, (Bob) wrote: Any advice on whether this card is worth getting? It looks good to me. Only thing is that I'd like a card that has more mic inputs; it has 2, plus 1 pair of RCA inputs. I'm looking to reduce audio latency; might this card help? Any other suggestions for cards I might consider? I'm using windows 2000, so many M-Audio cards won't work with that, although if it's really worth it I would consider changing my OS. Thanks for any advice. I use an M Audio firewire audiophile card with ASIO and get 8ms latency on softsynths, Very Impressive with a $500 2.8 ghz XP installed HP Fred Meyer computer. It's totally worth the OS (and computer) upgrade these days. Kurt Riemann |
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Thanks all for the advice. On paper the soundblaster Platinum Pro
looks better, but I now realize it's not really any good. I understand Firewire only to a limited extent. I'm now debating between the Audiophile 2496 and the Audiophile Firewire. Is the Firewire faster for audio recording, MIDI, or everything relating to the soundcard? Why is it so good? Also, why do people reccomend Windows xp over other Windows for audio? Kurt Riemann wrote in message . .. On 8 Aug 2004 22:27:27 -0700, (Bob) wrote: Any advice on whether this card is worth getting? It looks good to me. Only thing is that I'd like a card that has more mic inputs; it has 2, plus 1 pair of RCA inputs. I'm looking to reduce audio latency; might this card help? Any other suggestions for cards I might consider? I'm using windows 2000, so many M-Audio cards won't work with that, although if it's really worth it I would consider changing my OS. Thanks for any advice. I use an M Audio firewire audiophile card with ASIO and get 8ms latency on softsynths, Very Impressive with a $500 2.8 ghz XP installed HP Fred Meyer computer. It's totally worth the OS (and computer) upgrade these days. Kurt Riemann |
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Firewire is an interface for the computer that allows you to run devices
externally, rather than internally. If you know what USB is, it's similar to that, just a different interface and requires a different type of cable than USB to send data to your PC. If you're confused, just consider Firewire an alternative to USB. They both allow you to hook up and run external devices (like hard drives, digital cameras, etc.) via a cable plugged into your computer. To use Firewire, however, you'll need to have a Firewire PCI card installed in your computer. If you have an Audigy, you should already have a Firewire port, as it comes equipped with one on the Audigy. One of the main advantages of Firewire is convenience, not necessarily performance. As far as performance goes, however, you shouldn't notice any difference between the internal and external versions. I can attain a 2 ms latency in MIDI, which should be good enough for anyone. I also like the external (read Firewire) option because it minimizes IRQ conflicts and assuming you have a Firewire port, there's no jacking with the innards of your PC. You just plug it in the back of your computer via the Firewire cable, install the drivers and you're up and running. It worked like a charm for me. Also, if you have a laptop, you can unplug it from your PC and use it in conjunction with the laptop. The Firewire version has a breakout box, which I really like over the internal version, since it has a headphone jack and level control knobs on it. The PCI version doesn't. With the breakout box, it's easy to adjust inputs and outputs if need be, since they're on the breakout box; no having to get behind your PC. If you can't afford the Firewire version, or just don't want to spend the money, you should do fine with the internal version. If you have a little extra, I'd recommend the Firewire, however. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. -- J.C. Scott "Nothing cures insomnia like the realization that it's time to get up." "Bob" wrote in message om... Thanks all for the advice. On paper the soundblaster Platinum Pro looks better, but I now realize it's not really any good. I understand Firewire only to a limited extent. I'm now debating between the Audiophile 2496 and the Audiophile Firewire. Is the Firewire faster for audio recording, MIDI, or everything relating to the soundcard? Why is it so good? Also, why do people reccomend Windows xp over other Windows for audio? Kurt Riemann wrote in message . .. On 8 Aug 2004 22:27:27 -0700, (Bob) wrote: Any advice on whether this card is worth getting? It looks good to me. Only thing is that I'd like a card that has more mic inputs; it has 2, plus 1 pair of RCA inputs. I'm looking to reduce audio latency; might this card help? Any other suggestions for cards I might consider? I'm using windows 2000, so many M-Audio cards won't work with that, although if it's really worth it I would consider changing my OS. Thanks for any advice. I use an M Audio firewire audiophile card with ASIO and get 8ms latency on softsynths, Very Impressive with a $500 2.8 ghz XP installed HP Fred Meyer computer. It's totally worth the OS (and computer) upgrade these days. Kurt Riemann |
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Firewire is an interface for the computer that allows you to run devices
externally, rather than internally. If you know what USB is, it's similar to that, just a different interface and requires a different type of cable than USB to send data to your PC. If you're confused, just consider Firewire an alternative to USB. They both allow you to hook up and run external devices (like hard drives, digital cameras, etc.) via a cable plugged into your computer. To use Firewire, however, you'll need to have a Firewire PCI card installed in your computer. If you have an Audigy, you should already have a Firewire port, as it comes equipped with one on the Audigy. One of the main advantages of Firewire is convenience, not necessarily performance. As far as performance goes, however, you shouldn't notice any difference between the internal and external versions. I can attain a 2 ms latency in MIDI, which should be good enough for anyone. I also like the external (read Firewire) option because it minimizes IRQ conflicts and assuming you have a Firewire port, there's no jacking with the innards of your PC. You just plug it in the back of your computer via the Firewire cable, install the drivers and you're up and running. It worked like a charm for me. Also, if you have a laptop, you can unplug it from your PC and use it in conjunction with the laptop. The Firewire version has a breakout box, which I really like over the internal version, since it has a headphone jack and level control knobs on it. The PCI version doesn't. With the breakout box, it's easy to adjust inputs and outputs if need be, since they're on the breakout box; no having to get behind your PC. If you can't afford the Firewire version, or just don't want to spend the money, you should do fine with the internal version. If you have a little extra, I'd recommend the Firewire, however. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. -- J.C. Scott "Nothing cures insomnia like the realization that it's time to get up." "Bob" wrote in message om... Thanks all for the advice. On paper the soundblaster Platinum Pro looks better, but I now realize it's not really any good. I understand Firewire only to a limited extent. I'm now debating between the Audiophile 2496 and the Audiophile Firewire. Is the Firewire faster for audio recording, MIDI, or everything relating to the soundcard? Why is it so good? Also, why do people reccomend Windows xp over other Windows for audio? Kurt Riemann wrote in message . .. On 8 Aug 2004 22:27:27 -0700, (Bob) wrote: Any advice on whether this card is worth getting? It looks good to me. Only thing is that I'd like a card that has more mic inputs; it has 2, plus 1 pair of RCA inputs. I'm looking to reduce audio latency; might this card help? Any other suggestions for cards I might consider? I'm using windows 2000, so many M-Audio cards won't work with that, although if it's really worth it I would consider changing my OS. Thanks for any advice. I use an M Audio firewire audiophile card with ASIO and get 8ms latency on softsynths, Very Impressive with a $500 2.8 ghz XP installed HP Fred Meyer computer. It's totally worth the OS (and computer) upgrade these days. Kurt Riemann |
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