Windows has a problem with multiple sound cards. "I want to install a second SoundCard on my computer" in itself rarely works.
I predict failure.
Bob
Need Recommendation For SoundCard
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I want to install a second SoundCard on my computer
to convert Line-In feed from the Casssette Deck
to WAV format file, using Total Recorder
(version 4.4) software.
I will appreciate if someone can recommend a
suitable model, which can do the job. I want to
use a model, which can be installed at PCI slot.
The maximum suggested retail price can be upto
$200
MY REQUIREMENTS
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The card should have only 2 - Channels and
the softwares / hardware should have an Analog to
Digital Convertor. I will be feeding the Analog
signals (that is music - 2 Channels = Stereo) from the
Line-In jack at the back of the computer. The Total
Recorder, using the SoundCard's Audio to Digital
Convertor (ADC), will transform the signals
to WAV file (44,100 HZ, 16 bit = CD quality). The
Total Recorder's software is used for adjusting the
Recording Volume, so that the resulting WAV file
is not over the 0 db level plus for User's interface.
My computer, like most other computers has a SoundCard
which is embedded to the motherboard and can not be
physically removed. In addition, the base software for
activating the embedded soundcard also has additional sound
related applications, so if the software is not installed, there
won't be any sound, even when the drivers for new card are
installed
That means the new card must have enteries in the Operating
System registery, to de-select the embedded soundcard and
select the new card for Recording with Total Recorder software.
My operating system is Win 98 / SE and I have fairly
good quality computer with lot of RAM and HD space.
SoundCard Which Didn't Work
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I bought a M-Audio Brand, Delta DIO 2496 model /
PCI slot, but it is a useless product.
It can only Playback the sound and can not
do Recording, because this model plus all other
Delta models, do not have Analog to Digital
Convertor. In addition, even for playback,
it is a JUNK product. When used with any of
the Media Players (WinAmp, Real Player, CD Player
etc.), the Volume Control Slider get's de-activated.
One has to use the volume control knob on the
Speakers to adjust the sound level.
Thanks in anticipation
Frank Gatta
maildrop888@yahoo.com

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