Configuring the new logging computers and have decided to go
with two sound cards--one integrated and one added on. I
think
this will give me the ultimate flexibility for RTTY and I hope to
be able to use one for a voice keyer and the other one for
recording the contest.
The motherboard has a built in AC97 sound chip which has scored
a 7f on the compatibility tests for WriteLog. So this will be the
integrated system. And I have seen the suggestion that the
two
cards be different to reduce setup confusion. And I believe
the
best SoundBlaster compatibility comes by buying a true
SoundBlaster.
So it looks like the cheapest solution using a true SB board is the
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live 5.1 PCI Sound Card---for $30.
Just wonder if anyone sees any potential for shooting myself in
the foot by using this SB board along with the AC97 integrated
sound chip?
A few votes that it should work or that the SB Live 5.1 is a good
board would give me a bit more confidence before I order two of
these
boards--for the two logging system computers I am building.
And if anyone has had real problems with the SB Live 5.1 or the
combo of an AC97 and the SB Live 5.1 please let me know.
And if there is anything to gain by buying one of the newer SB
boards (Audigy 2) let me know if it is worth the serious cost
difference.
Thanks--John W0UN
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