KVR Audio

apanloco · Post by **apanloco** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:22 pm

I want one or two audio inputs for my computer (mac mini), but don't want to buy a complete external sound-card (i don't need it, use only VSTi's). What can you guys recommend me?

-Apan

C00kie · Post by **C00kie** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:51 pm

Audio input & output IS a complete soundcard

Wasn't there a crappy mycom usb sound device for $20 ?? Maybe that does the trick (same as crappy AC97 but hey, it works!)

larsby · Post by **larsby** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 1:56 pm

http://www.usbgear.com/USB-Sound.html
There are some devices there that could be suitable perhaps?

apanloco · Post by **apanloco** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:39 pm

Cookie: exactly, and i don't want any outputs, thus, i don't need a complete soundcard... a complete soundcard means outputs + inputs, and I only need _inputs_. My computer (mac mini) already has a built-in sound card with one output (no input)
Larsby: I'll check it out, but it seems these devices gives me outputs also.
-Apan

scuzzphut · Post by **scuzzphut** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:04 pm

it's not just the hardware, though. You may need good ASIO drivers for it - depending on what you want to do - and that will inevitably lead you to one of the standard USB sound cards - with inputs and outputs

lawapa · Post by **lawapa** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:21 pm

Maudio has a smart card recorder. @ 400 bucks its not cheepo but it inputs audio in a drag/drop format records at higher bit/sample rates. Does field recoding, and allows you to capture without turning on the comp. It is not a sound card but. All you want is a way to get sound in right?

spacefox · Post by **spacefox** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:42 pm

Don't know how good it is, but Samson has a USB mic - in case you are happy with your current audio and just want to plug a mic in.

apanloco · Post by **apanloco** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:29 pm

Thanks everyone for your help!
-Apan

Cheap USB Sampling?