[LAU] hardware: recording voice and acc. guitar

[drew Roberts]

On Tuesday 27 May 2008 12:56, schoappied wrote:
> Al Thompson wrote:
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: schoappied <schoappied at gmail.com>
> > Cc: linux-audio-user at lists.linuxaudio.org
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:54:19 AM
> > Subject: Re: [LAU] hardware: recording voice and acc. guitar
> >
> > >I was at a music store this day and they recommend a soundcard with
> > >preamp etc. build in...
> > >
> > >I think this is indeed the best solution for me now. What are good
> > >soundcards with preamp build in, phantom power etc. which work well on
> > >linux?
> >
> > I don't think you're going to find an internal soundcard with phantom
> > power.  Phantom power is usually 48v, which just is not available on a
> > PCI slot or from a computer power supply.
> >
> > For the features you want, I'd go with an external USB mixer.  It will
> > be much more versatile, probably have better mic preamps, many more
> > features, and well within your budget.
>
> Yes, I'm searching for it now ;)
>
> So my question is:'what is a good external usb soundcard with preamp,
> midi, phantom power etc' ?
>
> My budget is about 100 - 200 euro's...

I enjoyed my alesis multimix 8 usb while it lasted. The internal soundcard on 
it died and I hear they will not sell parts to fix it. I would be happy to 
learn I was misinformed though. Stereo soundcard. preamps with phantom power 
on some of the channels.
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> dirk

all the best,

drew