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Don Hammock · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject: USB "Type" Soundcard

After[Key Operative Word "After" , I get paid, which hasn't happened for two weeks so far] I get paid for recent work, I am doing a MUCH NEEDED upgrade of my sound card. The place I am going to shop at told me over the phone that they have one sound card that is for Either a desktop OR laptop. Sort of like a USB type device. Has anyone ever heard of such a sound card, and if so, any inputs as to quality or functionality- Good or Bad?

Thanks for your help,

Don

bobsouer · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject:

Don,

I use one such device (the M-Audio Fast Track Pro) with both my desktop and my laptop. Actually I have 2 so that I don't have to disconnect and reconnect when I travel.
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Don Hammock · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:29 pm Post subject:

How is the Straight Quality- ie No compressor etc. ???? AND are you happy with it?

Thanks a million,
Don

bobsouer · Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:35 pm Post subject:

Don,

Quality is superb. I'm so happy with this unit I bought a second one to have with me when I travel.
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Eddie Eagle · M&M Joined: 23 Apr 2008 Posts: 2393

My Lexicon U42S is a USB audio interface. Works great. Has DBX preamps in the mic lines.

Bill Roberts · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:53 am Post subject:

My mBox2 works excellent, looking to purchase the mBox mini in the near future. The only thing is...you must use the ProTools software.Protools is a great program,but it is more complex than most.
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Don Hammock · Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the input guys! I will let yall know what I wind up getting.

Thanks again and Happy New Year,

Don

Chuck Davis · Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:23 am Post subject:

Some M-Audio USB interfaces also allow you to use the Pro-Tools M-Powered software...really just an M-Audio freindly version of ProTools LE.

Just another option to throw out there.

I use PT at home with MBox 2 (usb) and then an MXL USB interface with AA 3.0 when traveling on my laptop. In either case I use a Rode NTG-3 shotgun for mic duties.
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