Jeff Medin :
I am going to get a new computer very soon. What is the "most
compatible" sound board for use with (optical I/O) minidisc work. (Maybe
MP3 down the road) But for now, it's mainly making compilation MD's from
CD's.
I went for an Soundblaster Live! Platinum. It has an expansion box which
fits in a spare disk bay and allows front access to digital SPDIF (RCA),
optical, analogue aux2 (RCA) and MIDI (DIN), all both in and out, as well
as a microphone and headphone socket. There's also the usual line in/out,
CD and mic sockets on the card too.
It works very well and comes with loads of applications including one
called Minidic Center which allows you to compile 'albums' of tracks (e.g.
your mp3s) then 'burn' it to MD. It will insert 5 seconds (configurable)
between each track to allow the MD to create track marks.
It installs a task bar called Creative Launcher. I have it set to autohide
at the other side of the screen from the Windows task bar. I find it useful
to have easy access to the volume and recording levels.
I wanted the ease and flexibility of all the ins/outs at the front of the
computer and the guaranteed 'compatibility' that comes with the
Soundblaster, particularly since I only run NT4. I've been quite happy with
it.
I also plan on getting the Sony MD PC2 Computer MD package. I would
like to get something that will allow full digital in and out without
going analog at all. Is this possible?
I should think so. I can do that with my MDS-J520 deck.
Usual disclaimer: my fortunes are in no way connected to Creative Labs or
any of their products, worse luck. It's the other way around!
John
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