Hi Josh,
Yes, this is a super deal. Mackie is a good audio company. I've used and
specified their products for years. I've been out of the biz for long
enough that I didn't know about this one.
73, Jim K9YC
On 8/12/2017 2:23 PM, Josh wrote:
Completely agree re ext USB audio.
No specific endorsement of this model, just an example that there are many high quality (I'd call
this "prosumer") USB interfaces for remarkably low prices. Mackie is a well respected
pro audio company & this interface on sale $69. Might have to get or make patch cables as it's
1/4" phone.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?source=3TP5DNB&mscr=2084068_38175
Considering the availability of pro quality for comparable prices, I'd opt for
something like this or from other similar companies like Tascam, etc (see
K9YC's list) over a consumer Sound Blaster.
73,
Josh W6XU
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On Aug 12, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Neil Zampella <[email protected]> wrote:
FWIW ... I do a lot of JT65/JT9/FT8 digital, and I would definitely suggest
getting an external USB soundcard for such work.
1. It eliminates the probably of transmitting any OS sounds/beeps/alarms along
with your digital audio.
2. Provides good isolation capabilities
3. While I'm assuming most built-in laptop soundcards can provide the 48kHz
DVD quality playback/recording you need for programs like WSJT-X, you
definitely will have that in many of the external soundcards. I use a Sound
Blaster SBX proaudio soundcard I got a Amazon for around $60-65. I've used it
with my IC-715, and KX3 without any issues.
Neil, KN3ILZ
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