Re: Audio Interface for Notebook Users

["Kris Hartung" <khartung@cableone.net>]

Thanks for the tip, Stefan. Your info led me to this website:

http://digitalaudioworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=129

It shows the Indigo PCMCIA cards, but the RME card too.

I think PCMCIA route is the best for me...I'd rather not have an extra 
device attached to my notebook.

Hence, what I have now for PCMCIA options are:

1. SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook  - 
http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=204&product=10769
   
- $100
2. Echo IO http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/CardBus/IndigoIO/index.php  - 
$200
3. Echo DJ - http://www.echoaudio.com/Products/CardBus/IndigoDJ/index.php 
- 
$200
4. RME Hammerfall HDSP Laptop Cardbus - 
http://www.rme-audio.com/english/hdsp/cardpci.htm#CARDBUS - $299

I definitely won't be buying the Soundblaster again....even though the 
quality is great for what I'm using it now, I don't like the fact that it 
completely disables your notebooks current soundcard.

With this new ThinkPad T60p I just bought, it has Intel's High Definition 
Audio built into the chipset. I am really curious how or if I'll be able 
to 
take advantage of this with one of the above options. Even more 
interesting 
is if the soundcard on the T60p itself takes advantae of it...I'll find 
out 
when I plug in.

Kris


> Kris Hartung wrote:
>> Can you share what you are using? I'm interesting in something that
>> is compact but also high quality.
>
> I did use a Multiface from RME, very high quality, but no Mic preamps.
> Since my 15" Powerbook was stolen I was forced to switch to a 12"
> Powerbook, I ran it with an old 828 and with a Quatafire 610. The
> Quatafire I really love, decent quality for the price (of course not the
> same as the Multiface, but for live its definitely good enough). Big
> advantage: its bus powered and has 2 Midi ins and outs, and is the
> smallest interface available, fits in your pocket. Recommended...
>
>
> Stefan
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