sound blaster vs. pro audio spectrum

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3 total messages Started by Edward S Chen Mon, 10 Aug 1992 01:37

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Author: Edward S Chen
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1992 01:37

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Hi, there, I am new in this news group.  So pardon me if my question is a
repeat of some previously asked topics.

Anyway, I would like to know between "sound blaster" and "pro audio spec"
which one is optimal for 386/40Mhz system with 64K cache and 4MB RAM?

Thanx!

Edward Chen

Re: sound blaster vs. pro audio spectrum

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Author: 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

Re: sound blaster vs. pro audio spectrum

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Author: efil laer nI
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1992 20:01

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The pro audio specturm 16 is the best bang for your buck.  I had a SB Pro
and recently got a PAS 16.  The PAS 16 is MUCH MUCH better. It supports 16 bit
sampling at 44khz.  I have a 486-33mhz and it seems to create a little noise
when I sample that fast under windows, but it works fine under dos.  The Windows software is the best around.  I have put my SB pro in the closet untill someone
wants to buy it.  The PAS 16 supports Sound Blaster (Not the pro) so all my
old DOS software will work. Hope this helps!

-- 
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