Martin Quinn wrote:

Hi,

Am wondering whats the best soundcard option for my new Dell Centrino laptop
running Cubase SX 2. The device should be:
1. USB, Firewire or PCMCIA
2. give me at least 2 ins and 2 outs. Preferably 1 mic preamp input with an
XLR with the quality of somethin like an Mbox

Not sure of the exact specs of RME's Multiface or Fireface thingie but they
have a pretty good rep.


3. preferably SPDIF I/O
4. optionally 1 ADAT I/O port
5. At least 1 MIDI in and Out


Am I describing an Mbox?

I'm planning on using the laptop live to run software samplers and synths
off as well as a portable writing/editing computer

thanks for the suggestions,

Martin