[PD] [Bulk] Benefits of using an external soundcard?

[batinste]

benefits of using an external soundcard :

- standard plugs : TRS 6.35 or XLR ios.
- hence symmetric signal ios (possibly) : far more robust to electrical 
interferences
- when i say "standard plugs", i also mean "professional heavy duty 
reliable plugs and jacks"
- preamps
- headphones monitoring
- phantom power
- hi-z input (plugging guitars !)
- built-in midi ios
- on a budget : not looking weird to the sound guy anymore, impress the 
chicks with all your blinky stuff.
- now add more $$$ : more ios, built-in effects, matrix mixer with 
(almost) zero latency, S/PDIF, ADAT, inserts, standalone mode, fireballs 
and lasers, instant world domination (MADI), more blinkiness.

On 08/08/2013 22:30, Mario Mey wrote:
> I'm using my integrated soundcard:
>
> 00:14.2 Audio device: Advanced Micro Devices [AMD] nee ATI SBx00 
> Azalia (Intel HDA) (rev 40).
>
> I know that Pd is processing on CPU and I don't need more than 2 
> inputs and 2 outputs channels. So... I "think" that there's no need to 
> buy an external one.
>
> Is there any benefit of using one?
>
> I know that this USB soundcard is not a very good one... but maybe 
> it's good for my economy. What's your opinion?
>
> http://www.encore-usa.com/ar/support/ENMAB-8CM
>
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