On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 2:56 AM, schoappied <schoappied@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Al Thompson wrote: >> >> ----- Original Message ---- >> From: schoappied <schoappied@xxxxxxxxx> >> Cc: linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:54:19 AM >> Subject: Re: hardware: recording voice and acc. guitar >> >> >I was at a music store this day and they recommend a soundcard with >> >preamp etc. build in... >> > >> >I think this is indeed the best solution for me now. What are good >> >soundcards with preamp build in, phantom power etc. which work well on >> >linux? >> >> I don't think you're going to find an internal soundcard with phantom >> power. Phantom power is usually 48v, which just is not available on a >> PCI slot or from a computer power supply. >> >> For the features you want, I'd go with an external USB mixer. It will >> be much more versatile, probably have better mic preamps, many more >> features, and well within your budget. >> >> >> > Yes, I'm searching for it now ;) > > So my question is:'what is a good external usb soundcard with preamp, > midi, phantom power etc' ? > wow. This is so wrong it hurts... You say phantom power not possible from a pci slot or computer power supply but with usb mixer? ARRG! USB is a great way to plug in your mouse. For audio, go pci, or if you can't got pci, firewire or pcmcia. My echo gina 3g, cost about $250 new from USA. http://www.zzounds.com/item--ECHGINA3G So well within your budget and will kick any usb crap. ADAT in/out, 2 mic pres and instrument level ins and many outs. ;) Midi, and everything else you could ever need. 10 channel in 14 out. and yes, to Al, ......... phantom power on both mic pre's from a pci card! wow.... like standard... The linux mixer app for it is really nice too. Get the layla 3g if you want a pile more channels, but the gina is great for that anyway as you can just get an adat mic pre later. oh, and decent latency. usb = crap. Oh, just in case you missed it. I think usb is a bad choice. Loki _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user
