[TriLUG] Slightly OT: Audio Digitizing Hardware Question

[Scott Chilcote]

Hi Carl,

The Behringer device looks like it would work fine for the immediate
future.  I don't need a lot of inputs because I have a functional mixer
for that purpose (bought long ago from Le Shack on clearance). 

If it shows promise I will be interested in upgrading, but I'll need to
find out where the major limitations are before I start down that path.

Much appreciated,

   Scott C.


On 11/03/2014 02:08 PM, C TC wrote:
> External devices are the way to go. You'd be surprised at what that laptop
> can do when you get away from the onboard sound card.
> What are your sources, and how many mics are you wanting to use? Using
> powered or non-powered mics?
> Not the most powerful tool out there, but I've read some great reviews of
> this device for basic capture. http://amzn.to/1tU12gX
>
> I use the MAudio Fast Track Ultra 8R for recording drums, guitar (both
> mic'd and direct), bass, vocals, etc.
> Easy to set up; easier to use. Note, I did try some of the online hacks to
> make it Linux-friendly, but have to admit that I run it
> with an older Dell laptop running window$. My DAW of choice is Reaper (see:
> AWESOME)
>
> For DAC music playback from my "jukebox", to an older integrated amplifier,
> I use the MODI DAC
> from Schiit Audio. Don't let the name fool you; the thing is amazing.
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Brian Henning <bhenning at pineinst.com> wrote:
>
>> I've used Creative Labs and AKAI hardware with good results.  YMMV.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: trilug-bounces at trilug.org [mailto:trilug-bounces at trilug.org] On
>> Behalf Of Scott Chilcote
>> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 1:41 PM
>> To: Triangle Linux Users Group discussion list
>> Subject: [TriLUG] Slightly OT: Audio Digitizing Hardware Question
>>
>> Hi TriLUGers,
>>
>> I have been making some audio recordings with Audacity for a home project,
>> and the results are pretty bad.  I have decided that the digitizing
>> hardware at the audio input in my ASUS laptop is really low quality.  Every
>> recording sounds compressed and muffled, regardless of the source.
>>
>> Just for grins, I tried this $6 gadget that I had in my junk drawer:
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Virtual-External-Surround-USB-AUDD/dp/B00D69U1B0
>> While not great, it was a HUGE improvement over the built-in hardware!
>>
>> Do any LUGgers use external devices to convert analog to digital?  For
>> this application, Linux compatibility is not essential.  Audacity is
>> multi-platform.  But it wouldn't hurt...
>>
>> A have a friend who does professional recording, and he uses a rack
>> mounted A to D converter that cost $$$$.  I'm not going for the pro level,
>> but I'd like to find out if there's hardware that can do a respectable job
>> on a hobbyist's budget.
>>
>> Thanks muchly,
>>
>>    Scott C.
>>
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