From: Dodge <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 8:21 PM
Subject: MD: SB-Live Player 1024
> I recently bought a Soundblaster Live! PLayer 1024 soundcard...
>
> On the back is a jack connector especially for Minidisc...
Nope. On the back is a jack connector especially for a module, which is for
use with Minidisc.
> Now the question is : is that an optical or a digital connection ?
It's TTL digital SPDIF, so you need the module (or a cheap DIY version).
> Haven't tried it yet because i'm afraid i'll wreck my (precious) optical
cables..
Don't worry, it wont wreck them, it just plain wont work!
> AND, in the software with the card is some stuff, especially for use with
MD...
Minidisc Centre - it's a bit grotty but it's workable.
> Do i have to buy the daughterboard by hoontech or what ?
A what.... in the form of a module which plugs into that jack and gives you
a sort of "break out box" with optical and Coax connections. The more I look
at the card, the more I become convinced that Creative did this to try and
push people towards MP3 by creating a myth that special hardware is needed
to connect to MD. Unfortunately this seems to be working.
Magic
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"Creativity is more a birthright than an acquisition, and the power of sound
is wisdom and understanding applied to the power of vibration."
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