N3w_Typ3 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Dear all. It's been a long time since I am out of this sound world but recently I am thinking of getting a USB sound card to replace my notebook in built sound card. thing is simple. I want to improve the sound quality and also due to my in built sound card has started to hiss at high pitch after half an hour on the vocals. At this stage I have not really be able to determine the problem lies with my notebook but well. I'm thinking of improving the sound quality for quite some time and I was searching all over the net for USB sound card and only 2 brands is brought to my attention. I've tried to search on this forum but the result has nothing I want. So can you guys help me along with it? Can you intro and guide me to this PC audio sound world? There are the brands I managed to source from the net. http://sg.creative.com/products/product_Cr...t=17751&listby= http://sg.creative.com/products/product_Cr...uct=17872&nav=3 http://www.everythingusb.com/asus_xonar_u1...card_13710.html Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eawtan 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 For office, I use http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?ca...1&product=15186 When travelling: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2788 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2008 For office, I use http://www.emu.com/products/product.asp?ca...1&product=15186 When travelling: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2788 hi, i am interested to know more abt the rig you use for your office, care to share more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eawtan 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 hi, i am interested to know more abt the rig you use for your office, care to share more? Sure, it's actually a simple setup. PC connected to the 0202 via USB, MS2i via the 0202 headphone out. On the PC side I playback FLAC with winamp and ASIO. Maybe you could be more specific on the grey areas and I could elaborate more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackmouth0 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Sure, it's actually a simple setup. PC connected to the 0202 via USB, MS2i via the 0202 headphone out. On the PC side I playback FLAC with winamp and ASIO. Maybe you could be more specific on the grey areas and I could elaborate more. oh, hi..will you mind pm me where you get it and also the price? as i guess this a very sensitive issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eawtan 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 oh, hi..will you mind pm me where you get it and also the price? as i guess this a very sensitive issue. emu 0202 used to show up at the "creative sales" ~2years back , I believe it's kinda hard to find it these days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3w_Typ3 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2008 --> Eawtan Haha I was about to ask you the price. Ya I know can purchase from creative but they seems to have a replacement model for it as well or maybe a more advance version. I think is 4040. In any case Many thanks for your input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3w_Typ3 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 --> Eawtan Haha I was about to ask you the price. Ya I know can purchase from creative but they seems to have a replacement model for it as well or maybe a more advance version. I think is 4040. In any case Many thanks for your input. My bad. is E-mu 0404. Ya creative replied me that 0202 is out of life service. so no more in production. by the way Eawtan how much did yours cost ? the last time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eawtan 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 My bad. is E-mu 0404. Ya creative replied me that 0202 is out of life service. so no more in production. by the way Eawtan how much did yours cost ? the last time. Sorry, it was too long ago and I don't remember the exact purchase price of my 0202. Currently the 0202 is still selling in the US, anywhere from US$80 to 120 .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranma 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2008 i am really interested in the turtle beach. where can i find them? my notebook's audio jack is out of action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eawtan 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2008 i am really interested in the turtle beach. where can i find them? my notebook's audio jack is out of action. I haven't seen them avaliable in SG. I bought it from US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williecoin 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2008 echo indigo dj is good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eawtan 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 echo indigo dj is good Yes, but with PCMCIA/Cardbus slots in laptops getting replaced with expresscard (34/54), there will be limited future with the echo indigo(s). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xjazzdummy 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 I use the humble M-Audio Transit. It's tiny, has wonderful DAC, and can drive quite a few cans. From Sinamex (Selegie Parklane basement), $140 I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
habba 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2008 go-vib dac!!!! it's good, it's cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites