On Thu, 2004-04-22 at 08:59, olig9@xxxxxx wrote: > Hi, > as the onboard soundchip on my Epox 8RDA3+ (CMedia 9739) doesn't work > very well, I'm looking for a cheap soundcard which can handle 5.1 sound. > It should run under Linux (Debian Sarge, Kernel 2.6) and Win98, and I > want to be able to play AC3 sound (that can be done in software, right?). > I've already looked around and found several cheap 5.1 cards, but I have > doubts about their Linux compatibility... Can you tell me something > about these cards: > > Creative Soundblaster 4.1 Digital > Creative Soundblaster live 5.1 Digital I have been using just a regular SB Live 5.1 (Has AC3 Digital out but I've never used it. I believe it does work in Linux with some messing about) I get reasonable latency with Jack (like under 10ms) and it is seemingly robust. I don't use it for recording though. I use it for live use as part of a Linux FX box on a Dell CPXj 650. I run Ardour as my "mixer" and several LADSPA plugs (Chorus, Freeverb and Delay) with qjackctl and jack on Mdk 9.2 with the Multimedia kernel.(2.4.22mm from Thacs RPM's) I have a CII docking station that has 2 PCI slots. The midi also is somewhat useful as you can load whatever soundfont you like only limited by physical memory. I use Fluidsynth for that. Considering I paid $19.00 US for this card...Price cant be beat! > Typhoon Acoustic Six 5+1 > Terratec Aureon 5.1 Fun > > Is any of these cards well supported by Alsa, and can I play 5.1 and AC3 > sound with it? I've already nearly decided for the SB live 5.1 Digital > but then noticed that it's not that well supported... > > Or is there any other card which you could recommend? I don't want to > spend too much, it should definitely stay below 50 EUR, but I don't have > high expectations (playing MP3s and games, watching movies, getting > system sounds...). > > > Thanks in advance for your help, > Oliver Gerlich
