[BC] Computer based audio

[Mark W Earle]

The least quality "Pro" card I like is the Lynx 1. XLR's in and out as
well as AES/EBU.

http://www.lynxstudio.com/lynxone.html

About $500 last time I bought one over a year ago. Good/excellent
drivers. 

The other ones I like are the current Audio Science (got one through
DAD/Enco). As I recall it's a 6xxx  series - 1 record 2 play. About
$1400. 

Both of these provide good, consistent audio. I've also tried using some
current "Sound Blaster" brand cards for phone recorders, where the audio
requirements are less. One irritating aspect - no longer is there a mic
and line input - just one jack you select with the mixer. The adjustment
range seems limited, so one must use something in front of the card to
control the levels - the board out is too hot, etc. I had trouble getting
things "right" since I wanted to use left channel mics, right channel
callers. Finally added and adjustable 2 channel gadget from Stick-On. Set
the software sliders in the middle, set the board/ hybrid normal, and
tweaked the computer inputs "just right". 

On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 17:49:29 -0600 "JYRussell at academicplanet.com"
<jyrussell at academicplanet.com> writes:
> Well, while I still wait for the video to load (all it did so far was 
> make 
> my drool-up screen flash...)
> 
>    While there are still analog generators, Transmitters, and such 
> around, 
> there must be a need to push analog audio into the generator, or 
> such, 
> depending on how your analog stuff was set up.  Gotta figure some 
> folks 
> might not be able to afford replacing everything in one big spend, 
> so I 
> guess there's an "audio out" somewhere, (though this rig looks 
> definitely 
> ready to think IBUZ, or whatever everybody's calling it now.)
> 
>    So, what kind of sound 'cards' do you folks use?
> ONe of the biggest drawbacks I've heard from PC based audio has been 
> the 
> widely varied quality coming out from manufacturer to 
> manufacturer... some 
> GM's thnk you can go to wal-mart and buy the lastest sound blaster, 
> others 
> are still reeling from those Digigram PCX 3, 11, etc. prices back 
> when...
> 
> Jason
>    I hate it when pianos sound like harpsichords...
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Dosch" <catfish at axiaaudio.com>
> To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
> Cc: <broadcast at radiolists.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 12:44 AM
> Subject: Re: [BC] Computer based audio
> 
> 
> > Broadcasters' Mailing List <broadcast at radiolists.net> on 
> Wednesday,
> > February 15, 2006 at 12:22 PM -0500 wrote:
> >>> It would also be the case if an Axia I/O were used.
> >>
> >>If you care to explain, I am intrigued.
> >
> > Axia audio networks can eliminate soundcards.  Any PC can speak to 
> any
> > audio port on the network using a "soundcard emulator" driver.  
> For
> > simpler applications where routing (networking) is not needed, you 
> can use
> > a single audio node and a crossover cable to your PC NIC and have 
> a
> > pro-grade audio card replacement that you can rack mount.  
> Details:
> >
> > http://www.axiaaudio.com/soundcards/default.htm
> >
> >
> > Michael Dosch
> > www.AxiaAudio.com
> >
> >
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Mark 
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