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I bought a new computer, 8 months ago.
Pentium 4, 3.2. RAM 512
The seller told me that my old Soundblaster Live Value was better than the one in the new computer.
This sound card is obsolete . ( As a saw on Creative site). It works, but it apparently not made for my computer.
Someone has an idea for one I could use?
I thought about an external soundcard on which you can plug a 1/4 jack.
Or a 1.1 USB for my Apex.
Thanks!
SB Live should work fine. What’s your OS? Lives work fine in XP. Never tried one in Vista but I’d be surprised it that’s the problem.
Anyway, while you’ve got your spending hat on (see you other thread), if you want a nice entry level card for recording that will last you a good while, have a look at the M-Audio 2496.
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/1142
Thanks Mark,
Don’t know if you are paid for that,but it’s really appreciated.
Seems to be the perfect affordable one soundcard…
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It works, but it apparently not made for my computer.
If your machine has a PCI bus then that card was made for your machine. The inbox drivers for SoundBlaster that come with WinXp are better for stability than the drivers from Creative. You should be able to stick in the SB Live, let Windows find and install the default drivers, and be a happy camper.
The Creative drivers (still available at Creative's website, but they may not be out in an obvious place, gotta seark the archives) add some functionality that isn't available with the default Windows drivers (soundfont support for example).
Give this link a try (I hope it works)
SB Live Downloads
Quote: (Gaetan1234 @ Jan. 10 2008, 4:28 PM)
Thanks Mark,
Don't know if you are paid for that,but it's really appreciated.
Seems to be the perfect affordable one soundcard...
Nah, not paid....... Doh!
Hi! Mark…('
Feature’on the plate…)
The Soundblaster works well. I have a CD, but they told me to do not try to install the functions. Maybe the drivers are not for Windows XP Pack 2.
But the only think I hate the most about Soundblaster: the too close plug in behind it. I could not find a solution of pluging a mic and the speakers ( or headphone) at the same time. 1-8 inch plug can’t enter the holes…
I m afraid having problems later with multitracks. RAM is 512. Is the minimum required will be enough to support at least 4 tracks?
Before I changed, ( ME Windos, Pentium 2, 733), the program indicated the possibility of 16 tracks.
Have a good day|
You shouldn’t have any trouble plugging in a mic and output at the same time, assuming the plugs on the cables are also standard 1/8". Sounds like the plug housings are simply larger than normal. Those are standard 1/8" jacks in the back. Yes, they are close, but that’s the way they are, and we’ve been stuck with that for years.
Don’t think new cards are better. Many use the came configs. Even my Echo Layla24, which used 1/4" jacks, has a similar problem.
The drivers on CD are for gosh-knows-what 1.0 versions most likely and may well indeed to not for WinXp since that card came out a really long time ago (Win95/Win98/NT4.0…Maybe WinXp if you are lucky). Grab the drivers from Creative if the CD drivers are all you have.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Blaster_Live!
Quote: (Gaetan1234 @ Jan. 10 2008, 8:22 PM)
:-) Hi! Mark...('
Feature'on the plate...)
The Soundblaster works well. I have a CD, but they told me to do not try to install the functions. Maybe the drivers are not for Windows XP Pack 2.
But the only think I hate the most about Soundblaster: the too close plug in behind it. I could not find a solution of pluging a mic and the speakers ( or headphone) at the same time. 1-8 inch plug can't enter the holes...
I m afraid having problems later with multitracks. RAM is 512. Is the minimum required will be enough to support at least 4 tracks?
Before I changed, ( ME Windos, Pentium 2, 733), the program indicated the possibility of 16 tracks.
Have a good day|
Oh, yeah, you should be able to get loads of tracks with that PC. When I started recording I had a P2 300 or 400 or something and managed to get over 20 tracks. It does depend on how many effects you use and how well your PC is configured for audio but you should be fine.