I have a Soundblaster PCI 64 with ensoniq EN1370 chipset. No synth(?), I don't need it. It was the cheapest I could find, and it works. Mono input (microphone), stereo output. Supported by kernel drivers and alsa, sans /dev/sndstat and /dev/audio. /dev/dsp is ok, that's enough. Full oss drivers suppport all but are very expensive (US$40 i think), free trial.
The sb live is ok too, but 3 times the price. For very high-qual low-noise input neither is likely to be good. The linux audio users list should have better answers in the archive. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Volker
