Sound Cards

Might look like a toy... BUT.

Advantages: Complete interface for laptop-djing
Disadvantages: Lightweight and plastic.

Hercules Dj control mp3 is a lightweight and inexpensive midi controller for djing as well as music production. It has 2 volume sliders, one crossfader as well as 6 EQ knobs. There are also 2 jog wheels that don't do a lot of work for scratching but they could be used for seeking. It can be used with a variety of dj software such as Virtual Dj or Tractor. Being a full midi controller it can be easily interfaced to a series of music production suites ...

gordongin 24.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Hercules DJ Control MP3

Hercules - DJ Console MK2 - Mixer and Soundcard

Advantages: Lot of fun, yet a serious device at the same time.
Disadvantages: Jog/Scratch wheel not placed in the best position on the device.

This is a great item for the amateur/semi pro DJ. Not just limited to mixing two MP3's, this unit also allows you to mix with a variety of sources such as turntables and CD players. This is because you can attach various external hardware to the device via the extra connections you have available, including optical and RCA. There are two sets of master outputs as standard, meaning you can output to two separate amplifiers as an example, or record ...
...other. Acting as a standard soundcard as well as the MP3 mixer, you do not need an additional soundcard to use the DJ Console and it can act as the main soundcard for your computer. The device also has beat matching capabilities, this is automated so you are always in sync with your mixes(bpm) There is also the ability to use the console as a MIDI control device and external audio applications such as Reason and Ableton Live amongst others are supported. ...

bmandalia 08.01.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Hercules DJ Console Mk2

One of the BEST choice for sound card.

Advantages: smaller size, usb connection support, 3D sound experience, very cheap, high SNR ratio.
Disadvantages: Does not support all OS, requires very powerful processor& ram,all features not works on XP

...OF THE PRODUCT Creative Technology is one of the world’s distinguished companies for manufacturing computer MULTIMEDIA products. They are mostly famous for their outstanding quality and cheaper priced sound cards and graphics cards for computers. They launched the creative sound blaster X-FI first in August 2005. Later they have revised and remodeled their product for more adaptability towards different operating system and more boastful sound ...
...stands for extreme fidelity, for maximum sound output with various tuneable options and add on external effects. Just because this product can plugged in with you system, via usb port, that’s why it also depends on the data bus speed available for that usb port. In modern days, almost all the PC got USB port 2.0, which enable this sound card to provide the maximum output as in stereo/surround sound 24 bit/96kHz and also can go along with up to 5.1 ...

Gladiator007 03.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer

Advantages: Voters stunning
Disadvantages: none

...distance only with possession of Creative Media, despite the obvious and boring, and I do not see how Winamp, comfort, but overall is too large to be. During the installation of software drivers for the sound card, I asked to participate in the tender for one of three modes, games, entertainment, and audio creation. I choose this game because I often play many games. After the self-satisfied with the remote, I decided to play with the creation of ...
...perhaps a little volume, treble, bass, or what is the music, but if I find the audio-control mode and select a different sound for a radical difference. Sound cards actually change the way your music, all audio output, depending on the mode you select. Although theoretically every state has a purpose, they sound different from everything, and allows a user. Entertainment used to play when you are satisfied with the sound is always strong, especially ...

ajun 25.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Gamer

Creative Audigy 7.1 SE

Advantages: Very affordable, value for money
Disadvantages: none

...- Signal Processor: Creative Audigy SE - Sound Output Mode: 7.1 channel surround - DAC Data Width: 24-bit - Sample Rate: 8 kHz (min) - 96 kHz (max) - Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 100 dB - Max Speakers - 8 High Definition Audio Quality - Playback: 24-bit Digital-to Analog conversion in 16 or 24-bit with sampling rates of up to 96Khz to analog 5.1 speakers - Recording: 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion in 16 or 24-bit with sampling rates of up ...
...resolution at selectable sampling rates of 44.1, 48 and 96kHz Software included is very easy to use and gives you high range of possibilities. I have got this sound card for almost one year and I'am very pleased with this purchase, have it connected to 5.1 speakers system. Impression is wonderfull. Can recommend it to all who expects something more from music and a listening experience. Please don't forget to rate this review. Thank you ...

panther23 12.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE