Sound

mjroddy wrote on 7/6/2006, 12:13 PM
I just purchased a new system (mild nightmare), and they didn't include a "good" sound card.
I mainly do :30 cable commercials, industrial videos, How-To videos and the ilk. Someday I may mix 5.1, but that's not today.
Is there a card that is more recommended than others - one that might take me into the future but not break my wallet?
Or am I ok with going out of the existing sound card in to my Mackie 1402 and out of that into some modestly good studio speakers?

Comments

Stuart Robinson wrote on 7/6/2006, 1:36 PM
I'm really picky when it comes to audio but have been delighted with the E-Mu 1820M. It's not cheap so falls into your "might take me into the future" category. Multi-channel I/O up to 192kHz. The fidelity is outstanding.

My only complaint is that the breakout box gets too warm. Talk about a nit-pick!
BrianStanding wrote on 7/6/2006, 2:16 PM
I've never heard anyone say a single thing bad about an Echo MiaMidi. I have one, it's been absolutely sterling, great sound quality, 24/96, 1/4" inputs, S/PDIF in/out, rock solid drivers. At about $125 it's easy on the wallet, and should play very nicely with both Vegas and your Mackie.
mjroddy wrote on 7/7/2006, 11:28 AM
Thanks very much. The Echo MiaMidi sounds like a good deal for my needs. Since I don't do music myself (just stock libraries), anything too fancy is a waste of money and resourses.
Thanks again!
busterkeaton wrote on 7/7/2006, 11:34 AM
If you are not doing recording, M-Audio has the Revolution for about $100.
mjroddy wrote on 7/7/2006, 11:54 AM
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-Revolution-7.1-PCI-Surround-Recording-Card?sku=703670
I was JUST looking at that one. Seems like a good option
and for no 7.1 but lots of inputs, this looked good too:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-Delta-44-Digital-Recording-System?sku=701346
farss wrote on 7/7/2006, 2:24 PM
M Audio Firewire 410 here, very easy to swap from PC to PC or use in the field.

Bob.
chrisconleyradio wrote on 7/10/2006, 10:50 AM
try the "USB matchbox" from Henry Engineering. all the info can be found at www.henryeng.com.