USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi all. I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. So it's important that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, and probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, such as JAWS. At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it only has a line in facility. Any advise very welcomed. Best wishes. Andy Logue Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
External USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hello list, My name is Sharonda. though I've been on this list a while, I have only been lurking. I am now ready to do some hobby recording and need lots of help. I have a Windows 7 computer with JAWS 14. I have a Yamaha MM6 keyboard and want to record some songs that I have written. I want to get a fairly inexpensive USB sound card. What is the list's recommendation for this? I'm sure I will need a sound editor as well. Should I use Sound Forge or Goldwave? Are there any tutorials for either product? Thanks in advance for your assistance. This is truly a new area for me, so I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go. -- Sharonda Greenlaw President (Phoenix Chapter) National Federation of the Blind - Skype: sharonda2004 Twitter: shari_rocks Facebook: facebook.com/TheSharondaWhiteGreenlaw To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... And do you have the optical cable? Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist Independent Living Aids "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" 200 Robbins Lane Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 Fax: (516) 937-3906 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype: ILASteve Web Site: http://www.independentliving.com http://www.soundbytes.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi all. I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. So it's important that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, and probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, such as JAWS. At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it only has a line in facility. Any advise very welcomed. Best wishes. Andy Logue 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]
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
My turtle beach internal is supposed to have optical in and out. I'm not sure what those connectors are like. I find 2 square things that stick out a ways that feel like they have a tiny holl in the middle where a pin on a cable might fit in. I wanted to use mine with my Iriver H120 mp3 player/recorder because my stereo mix is of real low quality for some reason as compared to the speakers. I'd rather not have to deal with splitting the speaker connection if I don't have to, but not sure what sort of cable to get because the Iriver has a normal mini plug that supposedly can be switched into optical mode. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:59 AM Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation > Hi all. > > I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. > > I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit and > record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an Optical > out > socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. So it's > important > that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, and > probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, > such > as JAWS. > > At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external sound > card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it only has > a > line in facility. > > Any advise very welcomed. > > Best wishes. > Andy Logue > > > > > 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]
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi again Brent. Can you tell me which screen reader you are using with your Turtle Beach? And do you have any problems making adjustments to the settings etc. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 3:27 AM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > My turtle beach internal is supposed to have optical in and out. I'm not > sure what those connectors are like. I find 2 square things that stick out > a > ways that feel like they have a tiny holl in the middle where a pin on a > cable might fit in. I wanted to use mine with my Iriver H120 mp3 > player/recorder because my stereo mix is of real low quality for some > reason > as compared to the speakers. I'd rather not have to deal with splitting > the > speaker connection if I don't have to, but not sure what sort of cable to > get because the Iriver has a normal mini plug that supposedly can be > switched into optical mode. > > - Original Message - > From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:59 AM > Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Hi all. >> >> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >> >> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit and >> record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an Optical >> out >> socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. So it's >> important >> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, and >> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, >> such >> as JAWS. >> >> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external sound >> card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it only has >> a >> line in facility. >> >> Any advise very welcomed. >> >> Best wishes. >> Andy Logue >> >> >> >> >> 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] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi Stephen. I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television on it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio out and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described movies from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on the TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and a line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the optic connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... > And do you have the optical cable? > > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" > > 200 Robbins Lane > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > > E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype: ILASteve > Web Site: > http://www.independentliving.com > http://www.soundbytes.com > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > Hi all. > > I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. > > I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit and > record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an Optical > out > socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. So it's > important > that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, and > probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, > such > as JAWS. > > At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external sound > card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it only has > a > line in facility. > > Any advise very welcomed. > > Best wishes. > Andy Logue > > > > > 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] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation
What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it has an optical in in addition to line in jack Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist Independent Living Aids 200 Robbins Lane Building A, Suite 100 Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (516) 937-1848 Fax: (516) 937-3906 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.independentliving.commm www.annmorris.comm www.soundbytes.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Stephen. I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television on it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio out and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described movies from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on the TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and a line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the optic connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... > And do you have the optical cable? > > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" > > 200 Robbins Lane > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > > E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Skype: ILASteve > Web Site: > http://www.independentliving.com > http://www.soundbytes.com > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > Hi all. > > I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. > > I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit > and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an > Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. > So it's important > that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, and > probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, > such > as JAWS. > > At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external > sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it > only has a line in facility. > > Any advise very welcomed. > > Best wishes. > Andy Logue > > > > > 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] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 1974 (20070112) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Andy, settings are difficult to manipulate on the turtle beach control panel, Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist Independent Living Aids 200 Robbins Lane Building A, Suite 100 Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (516) 937-1848 Fax: (516) 937-3906 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.independentliving.commm www.annmorris.comm www.soundbytes.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:23 AM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Brent. Can you tell me which screen reader you are using with your Turtle Beach? And do you have any problems making adjustments to the settings etc. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 3:27 AM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > My turtle beach internal is supposed to have optical in and out. I'm > not sure what those connectors are like. I find 2 square things that > stick out a ways that feel like they have a tiny holl in the middle > where a pin on a cable might fit in. I wanted to use mine with my > Iriver H120 mp3 player/recorder because my stereo mix is of real low > quality for some reason > as compared to the speakers. I'd rather not have to deal with splitting > the > speaker connection if I don't have to, but not sure what sort of cable to > get because the Iriver has a normal mini plug that supposedly can be > switched into optical mode. > > - Original Message - > From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:59 AM > Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Hi all. >> >> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >> >> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit >> and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an >> Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. >> So it's important >> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, and >> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, >> such >> as JAWS. >> >> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external >> sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, >> it only has a line in facility. >> >> Any advise very welcomed. >> >> Best wishes. >> Andy Logue >> >> >> >> >> 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] > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ NOD32 1974 (20070112) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi Stephen. Same as the Creative SoundBlaster. You need sighted assistance to make any significant changes. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:52 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > Andy, settings are difficult to manipulate on the turtle beach control > panel, > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:23 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi again Brent. > > Can you tell me which screen reader you are using with your Turtle > Beach? > And do you have any problems making adjustments to the settings etc. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 3:27 AM > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> My turtle beach internal is supposed to have optical in and out. I'm >> not sure what those connectors are like. I find 2 square things that >> stick out a ways that feel like they have a tiny holl in the middle >> where a pin on a cable might fit in. I wanted to use mine with my >> Iriver H120 mp3 player/recorder because my stereo mix is of real low >> quality for some reason >> as compared to the speakers. I'd rather not have to deal with > splitting >> the >> speaker connection if I don't have to, but not sure what sort of cable > to >> get because the Iriver has a normal mini plug that supposedly can be >> switched into optical mode. >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC audio discussion list. " >> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:59 AM >> Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation >> >> >>> Hi all. >>> >>> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >>> >>> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit > >>> and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an >>> Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. > >>> So it's important >>> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, > and >>> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen > readers, >>> such >>> as JAWS. >>> >>> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external >>> sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, >>> it only has a line in facility. >>> >>> Any advise very welcomed. >>> >>> Best wishes. >>> Andy Logue >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> 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] >> > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > __ NOD32 1974 (20070112) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com > > > > > 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]
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM > Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... >> And do you have the optical cable? >> >> >> >> Stephen A. Guerra >> Assistive Technology Specialist >> Independent Living Aids >> >> "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" >> >> 200 Robbins Lane >> Jericho, NY 11753 >> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 >> Fax: (516) 937-3906 >> >> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype: ILASteve >> Web Site: >> http://www.independentliving.com >> http://www.soundbytes.com >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Andy Logue >> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM >> To: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation >> >> Hi all. >> >> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >> >> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit >> and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an >> Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. > >> So it's important >> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, > and >> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen > readers, >> such >> as JAWS. >> >> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external >> sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it > >> only has a line in facility. >> >> Any advise very welcomed. >> >> Best wishes. >> Andy Logue >> >> >> >> >> 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] >> > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > __ NOD32 1974 (20070112) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com > > > > > 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]
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
I use JFW 6.2. Of course most of the sliders in their software are custom so they don't speak, but some of the settings do. For some reason, I had to hide a different driver in windows upgrade for a CMedia PCI card I don't have. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:22 AM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > Hi again Brent. > > Can you tell me which screen reader you are using with your Turtle Beach? > And do you have any problems making adjustments to the settings etc. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 3:27 AM > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> My turtle beach internal is supposed to have optical in and out. I'm not >> sure what those connectors are like. I find 2 square things that stick >> out >> a >> ways that feel like they have a tiny holl in the middle where a pin on a >> cable might fit in. I wanted to use mine with my Iriver H120 mp3 >> player/recorder because my stereo mix is of real low quality for some >> reason >> as compared to the speakers. I'd rather not have to deal with splitting >> the >> speaker connection if I don't have to, but not sure what sort of cable to >> get because the Iriver has a normal mini plug that supposedly can be >> switched into optical mode. >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "PC audio discussion list. " >> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:59 AM >> Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation >> >> >>> Hi all. >>> >>> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >>> >>> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit >>> and >>> record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an Optical >>> out >>> socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. So it's >>> important >>> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, >>> and >>> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen readers, >>> such >>> as JAWS. >>> >>> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external sound >>> card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it only >>> has >>> a >>> line in facility. >>> >>> Any advise very welcomed. >>> >>> Best wishes. >>> Andy Logue >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> 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] >> > > > > > 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]
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM > Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... >> And do you have the optical cable? >> >> >> >> Stephen A. Guerra >> Assistive Technology Specialist >> Independent Living Aids >> >> "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" >> >> 200 Robbins Lane >> Jericho, NY 11753 >> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 >> Fax: (516) 937-3906 >> >> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype: ILASteve >> Web Site: >> http://www.independentliving.com >> http://www.soundbytes.com >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Andy Logue >> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM >> To: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation >> >> Hi all. >> >> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >> >> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit >> and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an >> Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. > >> So it's important >> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, > and >> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen > readers, >> such >> as JAWS. >> >> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external >> sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it > >> only has a line in facility. >> >> Any advise very welcomed. >> >> Best wishes. >> Andy Logue >> >> >> >> >> 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] >> > > > > > Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > __ NOD32 1974 (20070112) Information __ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com > > > > > 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] Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Are you playing your voice synthesizer through it or... Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist Independent Living Aids 200 Robbins Lane Building A, Suite 100 Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (516) 937-1848 Fax: (516) 937-3906 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.independentliving.commm www.annmorris.comm www.soundbytes.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 1:13 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite > television on it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for > me. One for audio out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing > on the TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an > optic out and a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM > Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... >> And do you have the optical cable? >> >> >> >> Stephen A. Guerra >> Assistive Technology Specialist >> Independent Living Aids >> >> "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" >> >> 200 Robbins Lane >> Jericho, NY 11753 >> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 >> Fax: (516) 937-3906 >> >> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype: ILASteve >> Web Site: >> http://www.independentliving.com >> http://www.soundbytes.com >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Andy Logue >> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM >> To: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation >> >> Hi all. >> >> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >> >> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit >> and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an >> Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. > >> So it's important >> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, > and >> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen > readers, >> such >> as JAWS. >> >> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external >> sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, >> it > >> only has a line in facility. >> >> Any advise very welcomed. >> >> Best wishes. >> Andy Logue >> >> >> >> >> 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 li
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Hi Stephen. No, I'm playing JAWS through my original computer sound card and speakers, and all my audio media comes through the new external sound card. This is quite handy as I can listen to music whilst doing something else on the computer. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 7:05 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation Are you playing your voice synthesizer through it or... Stephen A. Guerra Assistive Technology Specialist Independent Living Aids 200 Robbins Lane Building A, Suite 100 Jericho, NY 11753 Phone: (516) 937-1848 Fax: (516) 937-3906 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.independentliving.commm www.annmorris.comm www.soundbytes.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 1:13 PM To: PC audio discussion list. Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite > television on it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for > me. One for audio out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing > on the TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an > optic out and a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM > Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... >> And do you have the optical cable? >> >> >> >> Stephen A. Guerra >> Assistive Technology Specialist >> Independent Living Aids >> >> "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" >> >> 200 Robbins Lane >> Jericho, NY 11753 >> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 >> Fax: (516) 937-3906 >> >> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype: ILASteve >> Web Site: >> http://www.independentliving.com >> http://www.soundbytes.com >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Andy Logue >> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM >> To: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation >> >> Hi all. >> >> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >> >> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit >> and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an >> Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. > >> So it's important >> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, > and >> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen > readers, >> such >> as JAWS. >> >> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external >> sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, >> it > >> only has a line in facility. >> >> Any advi
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM > Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... >> And do you have the optical cable? >> >> >> >> Stephen A. Guerra >> Assistive Technology Specialist >> Independent Living Aids >> >> "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" >> >> 200 Robbins Lane >> Jericho, NY 11753 >> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 >> Fax: (516) 937-3906 >> >> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype: ILASteve >> Web Site: >> http://www.independentliving.com >> http://www.soundbytes.com >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Andy Logue >> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:59 AM >> To: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: USB Sound Card Recommendation >> >> Hi all. >> >> I'm looking for a recommendation of an external sound card. >> >> I'm looking for an external sound card that can connect to my AV unit >> and record from it using an Optical in socket. I'm also needing an >> Optical out socket, so as to play files from my computer to my hi-fi. > >> So it's important >> that it has both Optical in and Optical out facilities. In addition, > and >> probably the most important, it should be accessible by screen > readers, >> such >> as JAWS. >> >> At present, I have a Creative SoundBlaster, Live, 24 bit external >> sound card. Unfortunately, although this does have an Optical out, it > >> only has a line in facility. >> >> Any advise very welcomed. >> >> Best wishes. >> Andy Logue >> >> >> >> >> Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> >> Audi
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM > Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... >> And do you have the optical cable? >> >> >> >> Stephen A. Guerra >> Assistive Technology Specialist >> Independent Living Aids >> >> "Products for Your Active Independent Life!" >> >> 200 Robbins Lane >> Jericho, NY 11753 >> Phone: (516) 937-1848-x313 >> Fax: (516) 937-3906 >> >> E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Skype: ILASteve >> Web Site: >> http://www.independentliving.com >> http://www.soundbytes.com >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Andy Logue >> Sent: Thursday, J
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi Andy before I settled on my soundblaster live 24 bit external souncard, I bought one of those audigy nx usb devices, but found that it sounded awful wwith jaws, so beware. However if you're listening to jaws via another soundcard, it might well do the job for you. Sorry I can't confirm that it does have optical in and out as I didn't get around to using them. Steve Green - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" > Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:57 PM > Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > >> Andy are you using it to connect to a mixer, or ... >> And do you have the optical cable? >> >> >> >> Stephen A. Guerra >> Assistive Tec
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I can't think why, as the audigy works fine with window-eyes. Simon - Original Message - From: "Stephen Green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Andy before I settled on my soundblaster live 24 bit external souncard, I bought one of those audigy nx usb devices, but found that it sounded awful wwith jaws, so beware. However if you're listening to jaws via another soundcard, it might well do the job for you. Sorry I can't confirm that it does have optical in and out as I didn't get around to using them. Steve Green - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message ----- From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '&quo
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nevertheless, several users have reported the same sound problem on the jaws list. The sound reverberates at the end of sentances which is very annoying. The problem cannot be rectified by updating the motherboard or sound card drivers, which means that one is left with an unusable system. This problem only affects jaws and not other audio sources like winamp or media player. Steve Green - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:00 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation I can't think why, as the audigy works fine with window-eyes. Simon - Original Message - From: "Stephen Green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Andy before I settled on my soundblaster live 24 bit external souncard, I bought one of those audigy nx usb devices, but found that it sounded awful wwith jaws, so beware. However if you're listening to jaws via another soundcard, it might well do the job for you. Sorry I can't confirm that it does have optical in and out as I didn't get around to using them. Steve Green - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio descri
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Hi again Stephen. Yes, that's a good point. The Audegy would not affect jaws as I'd be using 2 sound cards. I'd really like the 2 optic connections, so perhaps the Audegy is the card for me. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Green" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Andy before I settled on my soundblaster live 24 bit external souncard, I bought one of those audigy nx usb devices, but found that it sounded awful wwith jaws, so beware. However if you're listening to jaws via another soundcard, it might well do the job for you. Sorry I can't confirm that it does have optical in and out as I didn't get around to using them. Steve Green - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. ----- Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy &
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Hi Simon. I had a look for the Audegy 2 via google and got some specifications on the device. I don't think it has Optical connections at all Simon, not unless the SPDIF's are optical? The info is as follows: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF input ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA What do you think? Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message ----- From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do what I wanted, I thought that the > optic > connection would give me better quality sound reproduction. > > Best wishes. > Andy > - Original Message - > From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'
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HI, spdif can be both optifal and coaxial. Best regards Brian - Oprindelig meddelelse - Fra: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Til: "PC audio discussion list. " Sendt: 13. januar 2007 13:57 Emne: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Simon. I had a look for the Audegy 2 via google and got some specifications on the device. I don't think it has Optical connections at all Simon, not unless the SPDIF's are optical? The info is as follows: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF input ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA What do you think? Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message ----- From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using GoldWave, AD movies that may be showing on > the > TV. Unfortunately, the sound card I purchased only has an optic out and > a > line in. Although I could still do
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
yes, it looks like they have called the optical in and out SPdif, and have called the other digital out SPdif/rca. it does have optical in and outs, I do actually have one on another machine, so I know it does. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:57 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Simon. I had a look for the Audegy 2 via google and got some specifications on the device. I don't think it has Optical connections at all Simon, not unless the SPDIF's are optical? The info is as follows: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF input ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA What do you think? Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message ----- From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged in 2 Optical cables for me. One for audio > out > and one for audio in. I was hoping to play music and audio described > movies > from my computer through the wall to the av unit. I was also wanting to > > record on my computer, using G
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
hi, The platinum version has both coaxial and optical ins and outs. Best regards Brian - Oprindelig meddelelse - Fra: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Til: "PC audio discussion list. " Sendt: 13. januar 2007 15:22 Emne: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation yes, it looks like they have called the optical in and out SPdif, and have called the other digital out SPdif/rca. it does have optical in and outs, I do actually have one on another machine, so I know it does. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:57 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Simon. I had a look for the Audegy 2 via google and got some specifications on the device. I don't think it has Optical connections at all Simon, not unless the SPDIF's are optical? The info is as follows: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF input ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA What do you think? Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message ----- From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message ----- From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it.
Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi Brian. Do you mean that they can have a duel purpose, in which case, I can either plug in aphono type plug or an optic connection plug, or do you mean that they could be one or the other? Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Brian Olesen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 2:13 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation HI, spdif can be both optifal and coaxial. Best regards Brian - Oprindelig meddelelse - Fra: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Til: "PC audio discussion list. " Sendt: 13. januar 2007 13:57 Emne: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Simon. I had a look for the Audegy 2 via google and got some specifications on the device. I don't think it has Optical connections at all Simon, not unless the SPDIF's are optical? The info is as follows: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B ¦ 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF input ¦ 1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output ¦ 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (centre/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF output - RCA What do you think? Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "goshawk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:28 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation the audigy2nx also from creative does have both optical in and out, as well as the SPdif out, line-in and mic in, it also has outputs for standard and 5.1 speaker systems. personally, I prefer the alisis IO2 usb soundcard, as whilst it doesn't have the analogue 5.1 output of the audigy, and has spdif in and out, rather than the optical ones, it does have actual level controls for left and right input channels, main output, headphone output, and monitor mix, it also has actual switches for selecting your recording source, such as spdif, mic or line, so there is no need to have to mess around selecting which ever one in the windows volume control, muting and unmuting things to see if signals are at the right levels, or keep plugging in and unplugging things. its mic sockets are on XLR's with phantom power if needed, its line-in and line-out's are on left and right quarter inch jack sockets for better quality, and it also has insert sockets for super easy adding of hardware such as eq's, compressor/limiters, or other effects. Simon - Original Message - From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 8:21 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi Brent. The second optical out is one of those philips, sony spdif things I think. Best wishes. Andy - Original Message ----- From: "Brent Harding" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:44 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation That seems odd to have 2 optical outs. I thought 5.1 is normally all in one of those. I guess they give you another one to record from or something. - Original Message ----- From: "Andy Logue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 12:12 PM Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation Hi again Stephen. I have the Creative SoundBlaster Live, 24 bit external card. This card has two optical out's and a line in, but no optical line in. It's quite a nice device and I have Creative 5.1 speakers to go with it. I think it cost about £80.00 Best wishes. Andy - Original Message - From: "Stephen Guerra" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:50 PM Subject: RE: USB Sound Card Recommendation > What card do you have, I got the Turtle beach rodey for $54.99 and it > has an optical in in addition to line in jack > > > Stephen A. Guerra > Assistive Technology Specialist > Independent Living Aids > > 200 Robbins Lane > Building A, Suite 100 > Jericho, NY 11753 > Phone: (516) 937-1848 > Fax: (516) 937-3906 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.independentliving.commm > www.annmorris.comm > www.soundbytes.com > > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Logue > Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 9:16 AM > To: PC audio discussion list. > Subject: Re: USB Sound Card Recommendation > > > Hi Stephen. > > I've got an AV unit in the room next door which has satellite television > on > it. The Engineer has plugged i
Re: External USB Sound Card Recommendation
Hi I asked the same question about two weeks ago. I am pasting again for those who missed it. Hope this helps. All the credit goes to the author from Australia. Named Robert Nelson You can use an external usb sound card with your laptop. Indeed, if you are using Jaws as your screen reader, it allows you to set up an ideal situation where Jaws, through its internal settings, can be made to use the laptop's internal sound card whilst the external sound card is set up as the default sound device to play your music, videos and the like. You would do it this way because the external sound device will have better sound quality than the internal sound device. As I have indicated, if you are using Windows, you will have to go into the Windows control panel and set the external sound device as the default sound device. When you plug the usb device in, depending on which one you buy, the driver will be downloaded from the internet or you will be prompted to insert the supplied CD. In most cases, unless you are determined to do something really tricky, you should be able to make any adjustments to the sound through the control panel. I am not sure how you would send the screen reader to one device and your music etc to the external sound device if you are using Window-eyes, System Access or NVDA but I do not doubt that it is possible to do it with those programs. The following is a list of some external usb sound cards. Of these, the Asus XONAR U7 and the Creative OMNI are probably the best. There are better units but they are also far more expensive. ASUS Xonar U7 Compact 7.1 Channel USB Soundcard - Headphone Amplifier With 192kHz/24-bit HD Sound, Dolby Technologies, Dolby Home Theater V4 - USB approx $100 Creative Sound Blaster Play! - USB Sound Card approx $30 (if you can find one, probably available on E-bay these days) Creative X-Fi Go Pro USB Sound Card - Black approx $70 (may be less on E-bay) Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro - THX TruStudio Pro, Dolby Digital Live - USB2.0 approx $80 (or less on E-bay) Creative Sound Blaster Omni External Sound Card - 5.1 Channel, Built-In Dual Microphones With CrystalVoice Technology, Dolby Digital Live, Scout Mode - USB2.0 approx $90 Creative Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD - Black approx $130 Bob Nelson - Original Message - From: Sharonda Greenlaw To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 11:21 PM Subject: External USB Sound Card Recommendation Hello list, My name is Sharonda. though I've been on this list a while, I have only been lurking. I am now ready to do some hobby recording and need lots of help. I have a Windows 7 computer with JAWS 14. I have a Yamaha MM6 keyboard and want to record some songs that I have written. I want to get a fairly inexpensive USB sound card. What is the list's recommendation for this? I'm sure I will need a sound editor as well. Should I use Sound Forge or Goldwave? Are there any tutorials for either product? Thanks in advance for your assistance. This is truly a new area for me, so I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go. -- Sharonda Greenlaw President (Phoenix Chapter) National Federation of the Blind - Skype: sharonda2004 Twitter: shari_rocks Facebook: facebook.com/TheSharondaWhiteGreenlaw To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
Re: External USB Sound Card Recommendation
External USB Sound Card from A T Guys link is below. Read the getting started link when you are there. They describe the layout of the USB sound card too. You also get free a USB extension cable. http://www.atguys.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=84 I also found the Creative X-Fi Pro on Ebay for $17.95 with free shipping on Ebay. - Original Message - From: Sharonda Greenlaw To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2013 11:21 PM Subject: External USB Sound Card Recommendation Hello list, My name is Sharonda. though I've been on this list a while, I have only been lurking. I am now ready to do some hobby recording and need lots of help. I have a Windows 7 computer with JAWS 14. I have a Yamaha MM6 keyboard and want to record some songs that I have written. I want to get a fairly inexpensive USB sound card. What is the list's recommendation for this? I'm sure I will need a sound editor as well. Should I use Sound Forge or Goldwave? Are there any tutorials for either product? Thanks in advance for your assistance. This is truly a new area for me, so I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go. -- Sharonda Greenlaw President (Phoenix Chapter) National Federation of the Blind - Skype: sharonda2004 Twitter: shari_rocks Facebook: facebook.com/TheSharondaWhiteGreenlaw To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: pc-audio-unsubscr...@pc-audio.org
