Good! I'll keep that in mind too! On 19/02/2008, at 3:08 AM, Gary G Schindler wrote:
> the SB live has an SPDIF in and out, no toslink. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 3:35 AM > Subject: Re: Sound devices for the PC > > > Ok well I have an older SB Live here and it doesn't unless you can > possibly get some sort of digital I/O daughter board. > > On 18/02/2008, at 6:41 PM, constantine (on laptop) wrote: > >> The sb live does, I know that for a fact. >> >> Have a good day from Tyler C. Wood! >> >> contact details: >> >> email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> skype: the_conman283 >> >> system details: >> Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc >> AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, >> Fujitsu >> 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:29 AM >> Subject: Re: Sound devices for the PC >> >> >> This is all very interesting but what I'm particularly concerned >> about >> is whether these cards have digital i/o ports SPDIF ports if you >> like? >> >> On 18/02/2008, at 4:29 PM, Valiant8086 (on laptop) wrote: >> >>> Hi. >>> I have an x-fi for my laptop but I don't like that one. Creatives >>> are ok in >>> general, I have an audigy in my desktop and it rocks. The live >>> 24bits are >>> all right too. turtle beach is supposed to make good high end sound >>> cards. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "constantine (on laptop)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:26 PM >>> Subject: Re: Sound devices for the PC >>> >>> >>> Hi Dane, >>> >>> I'm not sure exactly, but I love the connecsant cards. I have one on >>> this hp >>> pavillion of mine (laptop), and it performs beautifully- and right >>> now there >>> are no independant volume controls on this card (but I forget what >>> its >>> called). I'll look into it and see what I can find. I also have a >>> SiS 7018 >>> on this desktop sitting beside me, but its horrible. Don't go with >>> SiS. >>> Creative are really great; I have an SB live on another of my >>> desktops. I >>> love it. THe stario mix feature especially, since it keeps the base >>> and >>> doesn't distort at all, and also unlike some soundcards, when you go >>> to 0 >>> percent, it means 0 percent- and when you put it at 100, most >>> soundcards >>> I've used distort but don't get any louder- this one really pumps >>> the volume >>> up and performs spectacularely! >>> >>> hope that helps; >>> >>> Have a good day from Tyler C. Wood! >>> >>> contact details: >>> >>> email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> skype: the_conman283 >>> >>> system details: >>> Hp pavillion dv5220CA notebook pc >>> AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-37 2.0 GHZ, 1024 mb DDR ram, >>> Fujitsu >>> 100 gb 4500 RPM Hard Drive >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Dane Trethowan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 5:55 AM >>> Subject: Sound devices for the PC >>> >>> >>> Hi everyone! >>> Ok (as surprising as this may sound to a lot of people) I'm a novice >>> with the PC technology (or trashbox as I prefer to call it <smile.) >>> these days so I'd appreciate some input from other list members >>> here. >>> I've spoken about my DAT and I intend to get the digital converter >>> that someone on this list kindly gave me the name of, I found it >>> still >>> in stock in some of the shops here so I've placed an order. >>> The discussion has also prompted me to look at a new sound device >>> for >>> the Trashbox, I've used (up until now) SB Live cards, the Realtek >>> ac97 >>> built-in sound device on the Mother Board of the Trashbox and the >>> Imic >>> sound devices, all have performed to my expectations but now >>> however, >>> well I'm stepping into unfamiliar teritory as I want to purchase a >>> sound card with digital i/o capabilities but on the other hand I >>> want >>> it to be as accessible with speech as is practical, I'm told that >>> many >>> of the new sound devices on the market have volume controls which >>> differ from the standard windows volume controls, is this correct? >>> I briefly looked at the catalogue displayed by my local computer >>> store >>> on the net http://www.istore.com.au and looked at the Creative >>> brand, >>> there's no shortage of sound devices there it would seem but which >>> one >>> to buy? Should I in fact steer clear of Creative completely and go >>> for >>> something else? >>> Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. >>> As a footnote to this, my Trashbox is approaching its fifth birthday >>> so I'm wanting something which will be compatible with my current >>> Trashbox and will be compatible with a new Trashbox which I plan to >>> purchase in about 6 months all being well. Of course! if the device >>> should be compatible with the Mac then that's a bonus but that's >>> something that I don't class as a priority. >>> Thanks In Advance >>> >>> ****************************** >>> Dane Trethowan >>> From Melton Victoria Australia >>> Phone +613 9747 3975 >>> Voiceover Tech Support +613 8732 9237 >>> Fax +613 9743 7954 >>> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> skype: callto:grtdane12 >>> ******************************* >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.6/1282 - Release Date: >>> 15/02/2008 >>> 7:08 PM >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >>> http://www.pc-audio.org >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> ****************************** >> Dane Trethowan >> From Melton Victoria Australia >> Phone +613 9747 3975 >> Voiceover Tech Support +613 8732 9237 >> Fax +613 9743 7954 >> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> skype: callto:grtdane12 >> ******************************* >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1283 - Release Date: >> 16/02/2008 >> 2:16 PM >> >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ****************************** > Dane Trethowan > From Melton Victoria Australia > Phone +613 9747 3975 > Voiceover Tech Support +613 8732 9237 > Fax +613 9743 7954 > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > skype: callto:grtdane12 > ******************************* > > > > > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ****************************** Dane Trethowan From Melton Victoria Australia Phone +613 9747 3975 Voiceover Tech Support +613 8732 9237 Fax +613 9743 7954 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] skype: callto:grtdane12 ******************************* Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
