[Elecraft] line IN and OUT on new computer

[Jim Brown]

Hi Josh,

Yes, this is a super deal. Mackie is a good audio company. I've used and 
specified their products for years. I've been out of the biz for long 
enough that I didn't know about this one.

73, Jim K9YC

On 8/12/2017 2:23 PM, Josh wrote:
> Completely agree re ext USB audio.
>
> No specific endorsement of this model, just an example that there are many high quality (I'd call this "prosumer") USB interfaces for remarkably low prices. Mackie is a well respected pro audio company & this interface on sale $69. Might have to get or make patch cables as it's 1/4" phone.
>
> http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?source=3TP5DNB&mscr=2084068_38175
>
> Considering the availability of pro quality for comparable prices, I'd opt for something like this or from other similar companies like Tascam, etc (see K9YC's list) over a consumer Sound Blaster.
>
> 73,
> Josh W6XU
>
> Sent from my mobile device
>
>> On Aug 12, 2017, at 9:06 AM, Neil Zampella <neilz at techie.com> wrote:
>>
>> FWIW ... I do a lot of JT65/JT9/FT8 digital, and I would definitely suggest getting an external USB soundcard for such work.
>>
>> 1.  It eliminates the probably of transmitting any OS sounds/beeps/alarms along with your digital audio.
>> 2.  Provides good isolation capabilities
>> 3.  While I'm assuming most built-in laptop soundcards can provide the 48kHz DVD quality playback/recording you need for programs like WSJT-X, you definitely will have that in many of the external soundcards.     I use a Sound Blaster SBX proaudio soundcard I got a Amazon for around $60-65.  I've used it with my IC-715, and KX3 without any issues.
>>
>> Neil, KN3ILZ
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