Audio System / Soundcard: Internal? External? Differences?

 
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Posted: 29.07.2009 - 21:45  ·  #1
Hi,

I'm planing to replace my current computer (again), where one important point, of course, is the audio part.

Up to now, an (old) TerraTec AudioSystem EWX 24/96 is running here, which is OK, but sometimes tends to crash my computer (blue screen).

What would be a nice audio solution for musicians currently? I am not sure about whether to use an internal or external solution, but think that internal suits my situation better. I don't know about the technical differences, though (if any).

My requirements are not that of a studio master. I have a small mixer going into and receiving out of the audio system and my Korg Workstation that goes in and out for Midi.

Hints and suggestions are most welcome :)

Cheers,
Stefan
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Posted: 29.07.2009 - 22:27  ·  #3
Ah, good one. Didn't think about Firewire, yet. Obviusly the better choice over USB.
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Posted: 29.07.2009 - 22:33  ·  #4
I would recommend:

- MOTU 828 II FW (I had in 2007 and 2008 - recorded "Soledad, Universal Quiet and Sequential Tourism" with it) or the newer MOTU 828 III FW
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 (I have this one now, it's excellent)

Both have multiple in- and outputs. Great sound quality.
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Posted: 29.07.2009 - 22:42  ·  #5
So one internal to one external ... :)
... erm ... no ... FW is firewire, isn't it?
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Posted: 30.07.2009 - 00:06  ·  #6
Don't buy the Behringer crap it sounds shitty.
Get Presonus USBBox or an M-Audio Fastrack pro if it has to be cheap.
Or get a second hand RME 9632 if you want very good drivers and sound quality
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Posted: 30.07.2009 - 09:02  ·  #8
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Don't buy the Behringer crap it sounds shitty.

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Get Presonus USBBox or an M-Audio Fastrack pro if it has to be cheap.

Well, no, it does not have to be cheap but reasonable. I am not going to open a studio ;)
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Or get a second hand RME 9632 if you want very good drivers and sound quality

Sounds interesting.
So you prefer an internal solution over external. Are there any technical reasons?
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