Larry, why would you have to remove the chip? You could disable the onboard audio in your bios settings so I have been reading. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry N" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:14 AM Subject: Re: sigmatel audio help sought
> Hi Richard. If you want to do line in recordings from cassette or > turntable, > be careful when choosing a USB sound source as the features do indeed > vary. > My first choice was the M-Audio card, one that is designed with a guitar > input. It is a fine USB device. The problem is that the line in jack is > mono. I've seen another USB card that offered no line in. > > My situation is that I want to improve on the intel sound chip that came > with my new computer, but it's manufacturer, MDG here in Canada, surprised > me with a sticker that warns me not to remove it or I'll void the > warranty. > So I have to either pay an extra $90 to have them install any new PCI card > that I might choose, void my warranty by breaking the sticker's seal or go > with a USB card. I'm trying a Turtle Beach card next, and we'll see. > > Larry > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jerry Richer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PC audio discussion list. " <Pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:47 AM > Subject: Re: sigmatel audio help sought > > >> Richard! USB sound devices come in a wide range of functionality and >> prices. I'm using one now that is primarily a guitar effects processor. >> There are some that are optimized for audio recording, some for surround >> sound processing, some for multi-track recording and some for general >> purpose. Do you want to do anything special with it? Your looking at >> about >> ninety dollars and up. >> >> Jerry >> >> Chirp|Chirp|Chirp: It's the Bat, Chirping Bat .Com >> ! New DEC-TALK USB: $650.00, www.chirpingbat.com/dectalkusb.shtml >> ! Gyration RF Wireless 100 foot range keyboard: $199.00, >> www.chirpingbat.com/rfkeyboard.shtml >> ! J-Say without Naturally Speaking: Standard $345.00, Professional >> $575.00, >> www.chirpingbat.com/j-say.shtml >> ! Window Eyes 5.5: $700, includes delivery in the USA, >> www.ChirpingBat.Com/windoweyes.shtml >> ! Triple Talk: USB $450, PCI $350, includes delivery in the USA, add $30 >> outside, www.ChirpingBat.Com/tripletalk.shtml >> ! Sound Forge 8.0 with CD Architect 5.2 and Noise Reduction 2.0: $225, >> includes delivery in the USA, www.ChirpingBat.Com/soundforge.shtml >> ! We accept PayPal All Major Credit Cards, money orders, checks, wire >> transfers, etc. >> We ship Internationally. Click to convert our prices into your currency >> at: >> www.xe.com/ucc/full.shtml >> >> Reach BA Software in the United States at: >> Phone: 1-518-572-6092 weekdays, 1-518-359-8538 other, Email: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED], Skype name adirondackbat, WWW: www.ChirpingBat.Com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we >> offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > > > _______________________________________________ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we > offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com > _______________________________________________ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com