The_Unforgiven
Hello everyone!
Well, I don´t know how but my soundcard just burnt today... It just stopped working after I connected my stereo to the LINE IN(weird)... Doesnt matter, it was a cheap one (Genius).
So, I have finally decided to buy a new and better (if not good xD) soundcard.
However, I´m full of doubts.
I first thought of the Soundblaster ones.
But then I came across the M-Audio Revolution 5.1
All of these features make it seem better than the Soundblaster.
BUT, I also thought "well, maybe I should go for a BCD and get midi as well as soundcard".
However, (and here comes the question), I don´t know how good the BCDs integrated soundcard is... And I will be using it for live performances, so my priority is sound.
It´s not that I need a perfect soundcard, but I don´t want any skips or "slowness" anymore.
So, anyone who has it, please tell me ...
Is it any good? Or should I stick with buying a good soundcard instead?
Better or worse than the Revolution 5.1?
Thanks in advance,
Dj Joe/Joaquin
Well, I don´t know how but my soundcard just burnt today... It just stopped working after I connected my stereo to the LINE IN(weird)... Doesnt matter, it was a cheap one (Genius).
So, I have finally decided to buy a new and better (if not good xD) soundcard.
However, I´m full of doubts.
I first thought of the Soundblaster ones.
But then I came across the M-Audio Revolution 5.1
Quote :
PCI solution for high-quality surround sound up to 5.1
high-definition 24-bit/192kHz audio playback on up to 6 channels
digital out transmits PCM, plus passthrough of AC-3 and DTS (coaxial)
supports DTS output and Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding using third-party applications
6 analog line outs (3 stereo 1/8" mini jacks)
true professional 24-bit/96kHz mic/line recording (1/8” stereo)
SRS TruSurround XT delivers virtual surround with stereo speakers
SRS Circle Surround II transforms stereo content into surround
game support with Sensaura, EAX, DirectSound and A3D
powerful control panel for bass management and other features
supports all popular media players including Windows Media 9
Wakeboarding Unleashed™ (published by Aspyr, under license from Activision) and WinDVD™ 5 OEM version
Surround sound demos Tranquility Base.wma and Renaissance.wma by David Miles Huber
dynamic range: 106dB (typical, -60dBFS input, A-weighted)
signal-to-noise ratio: 109dB (typical, A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.00185% (-95dB)
WDM driver sampling rates: 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, 172.4k**, 192k** (**output only)
size: 5" x 5-1/2" x 7/8"
weight: 0.2 lbs
Windows Media 9
Sensaura
EAX
DirectSound
A3D
SRS TruSurround XT™
SRS Circle Surround II™
ASIO 2
Mac OS X Core Audio
high-definition 24-bit/192kHz audio playback on up to 6 channels
digital out transmits PCM, plus passthrough of AC-3 and DTS (coaxial)
supports DTS output and Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding using third-party applications
6 analog line outs (3 stereo 1/8" mini jacks)
true professional 24-bit/96kHz mic/line recording (1/8” stereo)
SRS TruSurround XT delivers virtual surround with stereo speakers
SRS Circle Surround II transforms stereo content into surround
game support with Sensaura, EAX, DirectSound and A3D
powerful control panel for bass management and other features
supports all popular media players including Windows Media 9
Wakeboarding Unleashed™ (published by Aspyr, under license from Activision) and WinDVD™ 5 OEM version
Surround sound demos Tranquility Base.wma and Renaissance.wma by David Miles Huber
dynamic range: 106dB (typical, -60dBFS input, A-weighted)
signal-to-noise ratio: 109dB (typical, A-weighted)
THD+N: 0.00185% (-95dB)
WDM driver sampling rates: 32k, 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, 172.4k**, 192k** (**output only)
size: 5" x 5-1/2" x 7/8"
weight: 0.2 lbs
Windows Media 9
Sensaura
EAX
DirectSound
A3D
SRS TruSurround XT™
SRS Circle Surround II™
ASIO 2
Mac OS X Core Audio
All of these features make it seem better than the Soundblaster.
BUT, I also thought "well, maybe I should go for a BCD and get midi as well as soundcard".
However, (and here comes the question), I don´t know how good the BCDs integrated soundcard is... And I will be using it for live performances, so my priority is sound.
It´s not that I need a perfect soundcard, but I don´t want any skips or "slowness" anymore.
So, anyone who has it, please tell me ...
Is it any good? Or should I stick with buying a good soundcard instead?
Better or worse than the Revolution 5.1?
Thanks in advance,
Dj Joe/Joaquin
Posted Sat 08 Jul 06 @ 12:05 am
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
For VDJ, get u46dj... ;)
http://www.esi-pro.com/viewProduct.php?pid=60
but the card you found seems good too ...
http://www.esi-pro.com/viewProduct.php?pid=60
but the card you found seems good too ...
Posted Sat 08 Jul 06 @ 12:19 am
sktoris
well, i have the bcd2000 and it doesn't work!
i tested it in 3 computers, made all the tweaks and the adjustments but the sfotware that comes with is horrible. it freezes, it gives me blue screens and when it desides to play it's skipping the songs. no good for me. just try before you buy. this is the best thing to do. ...
i tested it in 3 computers, made all the tweaks and the adjustments but the sfotware that comes with is horrible. it freezes, it gives me blue screens and when it desides to play it's skipping the songs. no good for me. just try before you buy. this is the best thing to do. ...
Posted Mon 10 Jul 06 @ 7:57 pm
discobrian24
You could get the Hercules MK2.
Posted Mon 10 Jul 06 @ 9:36 pm
djdad
If you want a quick solution avoid BCD2000 for now (I have one of them) because it's a new product, with a few audio Asio problems. The next upgrade of Virtual DJ will solve some of these problems but you have to wait for the feedback.
Buying a soundcard is allways the best solution. I even used soundcard with my old Hercules. Midis and soundcards should not be together in one box. To reduce the price they reduce the quality.
So get a new soundcard, don't buy Hercules, wait for couple of months....and @sktoris, stop testing people's PCs with BCD and buy VitualDJ, this is the best thing to do.
Buying a soundcard is allways the best solution. I even used soundcard with my old Hercules. Midis and soundcards should not be together in one box. To reduce the price they reduce the quality.
So get a new soundcard, don't buy Hercules, wait for couple of months....and @sktoris, stop testing people's PCs with BCD and buy VitualDJ, this is the best thing to do.
Posted Tue 11 Jul 06 @ 12:18 am