[HANASHIR:11414] Re: Audio Recording and CD Duplication Questions

[Andy Curry <acurry...>]

Chuck -

Don't have any recommendations for CD duplicating services.

In recording circles, the Sound Blaster cards are not considered to be very
good.  They are designed primarily for gaming.  Their one advantage is the
SoundFonts (onboard synthesizer), but if you are using your keyboard's
sounds, this is of no advantage to you.

I use the Aardvark Q10, which has 8 preamped mic/line analog inputs,
digital I/O, and all the flexibility I need.  But it's not USB.  You might
check out products by Digidesign or MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn!) - I believe
they do USB products.  Good luck; it's a brave new world.

Andy

At 08:30 PM 4/24/02 EDT, you wrote: 
>>>>
I'm putting together a CD with my computer and a Yamaha Motif workstation.
Just looking for any input on a couple of questions.  

First, does any one have recommendations on which company to contact for CD
duplication and packaging, for a run of about 100 CD's?  Any good
experiences out there?

Second, has anyone had experience with a Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum
card?  I'm thinking about buying one, and wondered what others thought of
it, or if there are any other recommended Audio Interfaces.  I'm going
Optical Output (S/PDIF) from my Yamaha keyboard, and looking to go USB into
my computer, with an interface that gives me pre-amps and mike inputs.

Thanks for any help.

Chuck Mitchell
Peoria, Illinois


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