Home Studio 6 XL - Audio Interface Help!

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2012/12/30 14:27:57 (permalink)

Home Studio 6 XL - Audio Interface Help!

Unfortunately my old computer has been consigned to the scrap-heap.  I managed to salvage my old M-Audio Audiophile 2496 from it as I had used this when working with HS 6XL.

On looking at most new desktops which fit my price bracket, PCI slots (which my 2496 uses) seem to be getting phased out in favour of PCI-E slots.

So, it would seem my old sound card is useless and I now have a dilemma as to what to replace it with.

For what it is worth, the desktop I am considering is:
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/hp-pavilion-p6-2302eam-desktop-pc-with-2211x-22-full-hd-led-monitor-black-17392850-pdt.html


I have a PV6 6-channel mixer which I used previously and do not require anything more exciting for my needs as it has everything I need.

However, I am looking for some advice as to what audio interface I should get to link the PV6 to the desktop PC above.

The options I have identified so far are:
Emu 0404 PCIe Digital Audio System http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=E-MU+0404+PCIe&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.d2k&bpcl=40096503&biw=1280&bih=629&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=16943649092986465439&sa=X&ei=2H7gUJekHomZ0QXm0YCoDQ&ved=0CGYQ8wIwBw

Numark Stereo IO http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/recording-studio/detail.asp?stock=10052712562532

Alesis Phonolink http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/recording-studio/detail.asp?stock=12080914245458

Behringer UCA222 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-UCA222-U-Control-Ultra-Low-Interface/dp/B0023BYDHK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1356895333&sr=8-2


Are any of these any good/will they work?  So long as it works as well as my old 2496 soundcard with what was a considerably lower performing PC, I will be happy.  My needs are to record, usually one track at a time, for my benefit only (and whoever else I force to listen!) so I'm not looking for a top of the range fix.

Thanks for any help,

Alan
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    Re:Home Studio 6 XL - Audio Interface Help! 2012/12/31 10:16:26 (permalink)
    Lots of folks here use/have used the E-Mu 0404 and I've heard good things about it.
    Behringer makes low-cost interface and seem to work well, from what I've read.
    Don't know Numark.
    I would steer clear of Alesis unless the device has true ASIO drivers available. Avoid anything that states that it's "plug and play".
    Whatever you choose, make sure it is compatible with your new computer's operating system.
    Good luck!

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