recommend me a good sound card up to $60

>>56914341
There is no reason to make a $60 sound card. If you want something better than built-in you're going to have to pay a lot more.

>>56914364
i have problems with my onboard sound so i gotta buy a new sound card to fix that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HzYgToqVCE

how good is asus xonar dgx?

>>56914386
Should be good enough, but you can go for Creative Audigy 2/SE/FX as well. ASUS Xonar DX is better, tho.

>>56914764
>Creative Audigy 2/SE/FX as well
no, avoid creative stuff

they have solid hardware but driver\soft issues and ergonomics are beyond terrible

also just get a dongle
something like fiio k1 it works fine on pc and cheap
unless you have some >32ohm headphones

everything decent starts at $75-80

>>56914386
I have two or three old PCI cards I wish I could upload to you. Just look on ebay. I'm sure they're dirt cheap.

>>56914364
Depends. Some onboards are just noisy and a $5 soundcard will do.

>>56914764
>Creative Audigy 2/SE/FX
that shit is more than 10 years old

theres posters on 4chan who are younger than those cards

>>56914341
>recommend me
What the fuck do you need bro?

Decent parameters? More inputs? Gaymer shit?

>>56914341
get an external dac/interface
soundcards are a waste of money.

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i'll sell you an e-mu 1212m pci 8 in 8 out audio interface, with s/pdif and ADAT i/o, DSP mixing and signal processing (effects), zero latency monitor mixing, for 60 dollars. that's with the analog daughter card, and its expandable through a TSI link to another 16/16 breakout box. internal wordclock.

>>56914341
just buy some cheap external DAC. way better than a sound card.

>>56914960
>ergonomics
>on a soundcard

Should OP consider an external USB soundcard tbqf?

>>56915937

it would work and they can be had used for 50 dollars. he'd probably need a 4 dollar 1/8m to 1/4 adapter, unless he's already using 1/4 inch jacks which i doubt.

Creative is scum and makes shitty drivers. Avoid.

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>>56915877
any recommendations ?

>>56914960
You must be 18+ to post here.

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http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HDSPeMADI

RME HDSPe MADI Features:

PCI Express interface
1-Lane PCI Express Endpoint device (no PCI Express to PCI Bridge), revision 1.1.
2.5 Gbps line speed
Packet-based full-duplex communication (up to 500 MB/s transfer rate)
All settings changeable in real-time
Automatic and intelligent master/slave clock control
Sync sources: MADI coaxial, MADI optical, word clock, internal
Varipitch: by input signal or word clock
Sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, variable (Sync/word clock)
Sample Rate Range: MADI: 32 kHz - 96 kHz, word clock: 27 kHz - 200 kHz
Jitter: < 1 ns, internal and all inputs
Jitter sensitivity: PLL operates even at 100 ns Jitter without problems
Comes with DIGICheck: the ultimate measurement, analysis and test tool
Input MADI optical, MADI coaxial (BNC), 2 x MIDI, word clock (BNC)
Output MADI optical, MADI coaxial (BNC), 2 x MIDI, word clock (BNC), stereo analog line/phones
Input word clock: BNC, Signal Adaptation Circuit (functional from 1.2 Vpp input signal), switchable termination
Output word clock: BNC, low-impedance driver stage, 4 Vpp into 75 Ohms, short-circuit-proof
MIDI input and output: via four 5-pin DIN jacks
Sample rates up to 192 kHz
Even lower latencies than HDSP MADI
Enhanced TotalMix
Monitor output with low-latency converter technology of ADI-8 QS
Direct support of HDSP TCO
Connectivity

64 Input channels/64 Output channels
1 x MADI I/O (optical and coaxial)
2 x MIDI I/O
Stereo Analog Out
Word Clock I/O
TotalMix


Tech Specs
Computer Connectivity PCIe
Simultaneous I/O 64 x 64
A/D Resolution 24-bit/192kHz
I/O Location PCI Card
Analog Outputs 1 x TRS
Digital Inputs 1 x MADI (BNC), 1 x MADI (Optical)
Digital Outputs 1 x MADI (BNC), 1 x MADI (Optical)
MIDI I/O In/Out
Clock I/O 1 x Word Clock (In/Out via BNC)
Built In DSP/FX Yes
Number of PCI Slots 2
Manufacturer Part Number HDSP MADI-E
HDSPe MADI Image Gallery

>>56915800
a Audigy 2 ZS is still one of the greatest cards ever. Specially if you can get it for a few bucks somewhere.

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Digigram VX1222HR - PCI Universal Digital Audio Card (with BOB12 Breakout Box)

Format Universal PCIe
Converters 24-bit
Sample Rates Programmable from 8kHz to 192kHz
Analog In 2 x XLR (on BOB12 breakout box)
Analog Outputs 12 x XLR (on BOB12 breakout box)
Digital Input Connectors 1 x XLR AES/EBU (on BOB12 breakout box)
Digital Output Connectors 6 x XLR AES/EBU (on BOB12 breakout box)
Other Connectors On card:
68-pin SCSI MDR
On BOB12 breakout box:
1 x XLR/F AES Sync In
2 x BNC Wordclock I/O
1 x BNC Video In
1 x RCA coaxial LTC In
MIDI In/Out No
Sync In/Out AES/EBU In
Wordclock I/O
Video Sync In
LTC In
Headphone Output No
THD + N Input: <-96dB, 1kHz @ -1.0dBfs
Output: <-98dB, 1kHz @ -1.0dBfs
Dynamic Range Input: >104dB, A-weighted
Output: >110dB
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.3dB
Minimum System Requirements CPU power and memory required depend on the operating system and the audio application used
One free PCIe slot
Windows XP/Server 2003 and Vista
Specialties 66MHz/64-bit PCI interface

Are external soundcards a meme or decent?

>>56916135
A2ZS got replaced by X-Fi Platinum because the X-Fi verison was better all around.
Both are really good cards but used Platinums are so cheap now, and also have more support than the Audigy 2 series hardware.

Windows 7 x64 have no problem running X-Fi chipsets.

DON'T get ExtremeAudio as it's a dumbed down Audigy4 and you're better of with what >>56915800 said than a X-Fi EA.

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>>56916211

this one is decent


Inputs 6x RCA CD/Line inputs
2x RCA Phono inputs
4x RCA S/PDIF digital inputs
6x Digital LAN inputs (Pioneer Link)
1x Combo XLR/TRS Microphone inputs
2x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Return inputs
Outputs 2x XLR Master outputs
2x RCA Master outputs
2x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Control outputs
2x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Booth outputs
2x RCA Booth outputs
2x RCA Record outputs
1x RCA Digital output
2x 1/4" (6.35 mm) Send outputs
1x USB-B Port
Screen 5.8" (14.7 cm) Multi-touch Color Screen

Sidechain
MIDI


h
ProDJ Link 4x ProDJ Link CDJ Connections
2x ProDJ Link rekordbox Latop Connections
ProDJ Link Live Sampler
ProDJ Link Live On Air Status
rekordbox Cue Link
Channels 4
Channel EQ: 3 band
EQ Range: Isolater ∞ to 6 dB or Standard -24 to 6 dB (switchable)
Fader Curve: 3 curves
Level Meter Type: Individual
Level Meter Size: 15 Segment
Sampling Rate 24-Bit/96 kHz
Master Section Master Balance: Yes
Stereo/Mono Switch: Yes
Level Meter Size: 15 segment
Master Out Attenuator: Yes
Crossfader Fader Curve: 3
Assignable: Yes
Field Replaceable: Yes
Sampler 3-Band Isolater: Yes
Auto-BPM Counter: Yes
Beat Sampler: Yes
Direct Beat Select: Yes
Effects Frequency Filter: Yes
Effects Level & Depth Volume: Yes
Effect Mix: Yes
INLOOP Sampler: Yes
MIDI Global Clock: Yes
rekordbox Quantize: Yes
Roll Sampler: Yes (Forward and Reverse)
Sampler: Live Sampler
Sidechain Remix Effects: Yes
Touch Panel: Yes
Sound Processor: 32-Bit
Microphone Mic Connection: Neutrik Combo
Mic EQ: 2-Band
Mic EQ Range: -12 to 12 dB
Talkover: 3-Position Switch
Talkover Attenuator: Yes
Mic Effects: Yes
MIDI Assignable Controls: Touchscreen & Interface
MIDI Out: 1x 5-Pin Din
MIDI On/Off: Yes
MIDI Start/Stop: Yes
MIDI Clock: Yes
Signal to Noise Ratio Line: 107 dB
Conversion A/D: 24-Bit
D/A: 32-Bit
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.004%
Headroom 19 dB
Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.9 x 15.9 x 4.2" (430.0 x 404.0 x 107.9 mm)
Weight 18.9 lb (8.6 kg)

>>56914341
Just get an external DAC. I owned all sorts of audio cards and they had marginal effects on audio quality. Now I have an external one and it wipes the floor with all of these cards. Not to mention, if you have headphones, you can get an DAC/Amplifier combo that will make a night and day difference for the audio quality.

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The SPECTRAN HF-XFR PRO has been specifically designed for use in harsh conditions such as for military use, aerospace, mining, construction, research and development, even in the pouring rain , extreme temperatures and extremely dusty and dirty environments.

With this Spectrum Analyzer you can master all the challenges. It provides a powerful, extremely impact resistant Outdoor notebook as well as a high-end spectrum analyzer in one compact device. The HF-XFR PRO has been independently tested in accordance with MIL -STD- 810G , IP65 and MIL -STD- 461F.

The analyzer is based on a novel and patented by Aaronia method of spectrum analysis. The locating of interference sources and their causes , the determination of frequency and signal strength measurement and evaluation conform to the most complex limits - all this allows the SPECTRAN HF-XFR PRO .

>>56916211
Not a meme, but internal soundcards usually have better performance for the same price. You can easily get, say, a 100dB SNR card for $20.
And lower latency, compared to USB.

>>56915924
of a software- it's a clusterfuck

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>>56916302
but can it survive the Van Allen belt?

>>56916302
Kys, seriously

>>56916844

Certification robustness: MIL -STD- 810G, IP65, MIL -STD- 461F, magnesium alloy casing, shock-proof removable hard drive, protection against vibration and shocks

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIL-STD-461

MIL-STD-461[1] is a United States Military Standard that describes how to test equipment for electromagnetic compatibility.

Various revisions of MIL-STD-461 have been released. Many military contracts require compliance to MIL-STD-461E. The latest revision (as of 2015) is known as "MIL-STD-461G".[2]

While MIL-STD-461 compliance is technically not required outside the US military, many civilian organizations also use this document.[3]

People at electromagnetic compatibility test labs typically set up their anechoic chamber to comply with MIL-STD-461, in order to support people who try to make the products they design comply to MIL-STD-461. These designers attempt to comply with this standard for two reasons[citation needed]:

Even if none of the potential customers require MIL-STD-461, if a device complies with (or is very close to complying to) the (relatively strict) MIL-STD-461, then it is certain to comply with the (relatively looser) FCC Part 15 and EMC standards of other countries, and it is simpler to run one test than to run a separate test for each one.

Even if only a few of the potential customers require MIL-STD-461, it's simpler to design a single commercial off-the-shelf product that complies with the most strict standard—MIL-STD-461—rather than trying to track several versions of a product that each comply with separate standard.

In 1999, MIL-STD-462 was combined with MIL-STD-461D into MIL-STD-461E.[4]

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to answer your question, presumably.

>>56916113
Steinberg UR12

>>56914341

Use ?

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Unless youre in sound production there really isn't a point. Just find something with good driver support.

>>56914341

Second-hand Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty

>>56916221
The X-Fi is already from the time when Creative went shit, no actual upgrades over the Audigy 2, just shittier drivers and cheaper components.

>>56916113
Anything not shitty that has separate headphone and line out, plus separate volume controls for each.