Hello,

can anybody recommend a quality 2-channel A/D converter with USB,
firewire or PCMCIA connection for laptop recording? Budget is limited
to 500 $.

I first considered getting the E-mu 1616M for its reportedly excellent
A/D converters. But then I realized I would also be paying for built-in
preamps, DSP, 32 channel mixing, multi-effects processing, 8 analog
outs, etc, for which I have no use. I would prefer a more condensed
solution.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Hesham