From Brett McCormick Sent Thu, May 28th 1998, 23:28
Soundblasters are pretty much crap -- but I've gotten good results when recording with my AWE64 for mp3ing. I can't really tell the difference, but I haven't tried. Now I just need to post more on-topic posts than off. On Thu, 28 May 1998, at 16:39:19, Chaircrusher wrote: > > The ultimate question I'm trying to answer is "Are the line inputs on an > > AWE32 going to give me decent quality when archiving material from > > tape/vinyl to CD-R and/or MP3, and if not, what should I be looking for?" > > > Creative Labs are famous for cutting major corners on DtoA and AtoD convertors, > analogue circuitry, etc. So I wouldn't use such a thing -- I think > they're crap. But you might think it's good enough -- you won't know > until you try. > > Ensoniq Audio PCI cards are cheap (< $50) and have halfway decent > convertors. I use a Turtle Beach Pinnacle (about $400) but I don't think > you need that kind of firepower for this application. Pinnacle analogue > recordings sound great, very low noise. > > And if you're really finicky you'll get a card with a digital input > and an outboard AtoD/DtoA convertor. But that could run you upwards of > $800. > >