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    USb audio adapter

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by apratim_pranay, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. apratim_pranay

    apratim_pranay Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi

    i have a acer ferrari 4006WLMi

    the headphone sound is too low,so i was plannin to buy a USB audio adapter(since there is no other way,or is there??)

    i read about the "turtle beach USB audio" in the 4005 review

    any other audio adapters i should look for??

    thanx in advance
     
    apratim_pranay, Jul 26, 2006
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    paulrigs Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is well rated but not cheap:

    Echo Indigo DJ Dual Stereo 24/96 Laptop Cardbus

    Finally, a portable solution for the digital DJ. Echo Indigo DJ offers two independent stereo 1/8 inch analog outputs; one for setting up your cue mix on a pair of headphones, and the other for the house mix. Each output features 24-bit/96kHz converters for the quality you deserve. Also included is a 6 foot audio cable for RCA or 1/4 inch connections.

    A unique feature of the Echo Indigo DJ is the use of "virtual" outputs. Indigo DJ appears to software as if it has eight separate outputs, which are digitally mixed down to the physical outputs using Indigo DJ's "console" software and its on-board DSP. This makes Indigo DJ compatible with all popular multi-track software. And, with Echo's "multi-client" drivers, more than one application (such as an editor and a software synth) can be playing back through Indigo DJ at the same time.

    Hardware Features

    * 2 independent stereo 1/8" analog outputs*
    * Preview cue mix on the headphone output while playing back house mix on the line output
    * High quality headphone amp
    * Analog volume control knob for headphone output
    * Supports true 24 bit, 96 kHz audio
    * High quality digital to analog converters
    * 100 MHz 24 bit Motorola DSP
    * Powered by your notebook computer
    * Includes 6 foot adapter cable for RCA and 1/4" connections
    * Type II Cardbus slot required

    Software Features

    * Software console for metering and setting levels
    * Supports Windows Me/2000/XP and Macintosh OS X
    * Supports pro audio and DJ software (WDM Kernel Streaming, ASIO, GSIF, and CoreAudio)
    * 8 "Virtual Outputs" - run multiple applications at the same time
    * Low-latency drivers

    Also this:

    M-Audio Transit USB Audio Interface
    Small enough to fit in your pocket, Transit brings hi-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback to any USB-compatible computer. Digital I/O lets you transfer pristine audio between your computer and other devices such as MiniDisc and DAT. The digital output can deliver AC3 and DTS from your computer to an external decoder such as a surround receiver. And the bus-powered design allows you play and record virtually anywhere your laptop can go. Transit is your ticket to ride.

    > mobile 24-bit/96kHz USB audio upgrade
    > 1/8" stereo analog/optical digital input
    > 1/8" stereo line/headphone output
    > TOSlink optical digital output allows AC3 and DTS pass-through
    > line/optical input accommodates self-powered stereo microphones
    > includes 3.5mm (male) to TOSlink (female) adapter
    I'm trying to decide which to go for myself at the moment.
     
    paulrigs, Jul 26, 2006
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