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Audio Interfaces and SoundCards

Which SoundCard or Interface? USB? Firewire? PCI?
Choosing a Soundcard or audio interface is perhaps the hardest and most confusing thing to get.  Why?  Because all computers are different.  You need to find one well matched to your platform and OS, your sequencer of choice and your hardware needs for ins and outs.  Read my article below and get in on the discussions at studio-central before you plunge. 

 

 

 

Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 828MKII 24/96 Audio Interface (Macintosh and Windows)

 
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The Choice: Soundcard vs. Audio Interface
Firewire Audio Interface Comparison Chart
USB 2 Audio Interface Comparison Chart
PCI Soundcards and Interfaces Comparision Chart
Selecting the Correct Driver
Troubleshooting your Audio
Review:  Emu 1820M
Review:  MOTU 828mk2
Review: Motu Ultralite
Review: Delta 1010
Catalog: Soundcards and Interfaces
Poll: Best Soundcard/Interface $100
Poll: Best Souindcard/Interface $100-200
Poll: Best Value $250-$375
Poll: Best Value $400-$550
Poll: Best Value $600-$1000
Poll: Best Value over $1000