Joe, thanks for your thoughtful and deliberate response. I did a
specific Google search yesterday for Audigy drivers for use with my
particular card and Windows 8.1, something I thought I did a while ago,
and came up with the particular set of drivers directly from Creative
Labs through a tech discussion group. I plan to have my daughter remove
and install the sound card to the Dell some time this week, and give
them a try. Hopefully the card will give me the performance hoped for,
or at least remembered by me. It sure has to beat the on board
contraption I am using now. If not, then I guess the search is on again
<smile>. And if everything works out well, then I'll drop a short note
to let the list know about it.
Thanks again,
Larry
On 3/1/2016 11:07 AM, Joe Paton wrote:
Hi Larry,
The stumbling block may be the requirement for accessible software along with
the device.
I am running a Roland Duo Capture external usb card here. It's easy to set up,
it works with the windows mixer, so you don't need preparietory software.
There are hard controls on the front pannel, 2 quarter inch jack sockets, with
XLR
capability.
This takes a stereo feed from my mixer, but it might not have enough inputs for
you I don't know.
A Nice card though.
then there is
Focusrite's Scarlett range which provides a choice of USB audio interfaces to
cater for any scenario.
You might need to talk to a local dealer about these, but the advantage is that
they have good Mic pre-amps, plus line-in sockets.
Sorry this is so sketchy.
Joe
On Tue, 1 Mar 2016 09:44:20 -0600
Larry Higgins <larryhiggin...@comcast.net> wrote:
Listers,
I guess that subject line kinda says most of it, but just some clarification.
I am looking for some suggestions for a reasonably priced USB sound card
without any game audio gimmickry like what I am experiencing with my Realtek
card on my Dell, but a pure audio presentation.
At present, and most likely for the foreseeable future, I will continue to be
using an analog stereo system, so don't need to pay particular attention to
HDMI, or anything related to that.
Would like to have a card with all the appropriate line inputs and outputs, and
with the quality of an audigy, or maybe even better, if that is indeed possible
for a good price. And just as a bonus, I would like to be able to access the
software that comes with it using Window-Eyes.
The only reason I am asking about a USB card is because I don't want to have to
install a regular card. However, if my best bet is to just forget USB in favor
of some real quality, I would be willing to do so.
Of course, I am primarily acquainted with Creative Lab cards, but any
other reputable brand would be acceptable.
Thanks for any input,
Larry
