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Re: sound blaster vs. pro audio spectrum

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From: Brandon Ausman
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 22:25
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	Based on the hardware configuration, it sounds like you don't want
a low-end sound card.  The Sound Blaster is adequate, and it is supported
by almost every software product, but technically, it sucks.  I've used 
SB's  in mutlimedia kiosks for some time now, only because of price.  The
company (not UNISYS) also used other cards, and out of the two choices
you list, the Pro Audio Spectrum is definitely worth the extra $100 or so
(retail).  SB has a lousy ground design which causes hum and buzz, and don't
ask about the gutless amp.
    The MediaVision card(ProAud..) is a next generation card, and has the
    capabilities to prove it.

I'm no expert on sound cards, but this is based on personal experience.  Buy
a Sound Blaster if you want cheap, and a Pro Audio Spectrum if you want 
better sound capabilities.

			Good Luck,

			Brandon Ausman
			(brandon@unislc.slc.unisys.com)
			UNISYS Unix Systems Group (OLTP)  
			      OR
                        (bta0791@risky.wcslc.edu)
			Westminster College of Salt Lake City
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Subject: Re: sound blaster vs. pro audio spectrum
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