Board:   [DoveNet] Hardware/Software Help
Subject: Dedicated sound cards for
From:    Lonewolf
Date:    Mon Jan 05, 2026 14:53

Subject: Dedicated sound cards for a PC
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  Re: Dedicated sound cards for a PC
  By: Nightfox to All on Mon Jan 052026 09:11 am

 > What do you all think of using a dedicated sound card for a PC these days?
 > Is there any benefit anymore?
 > If you do have a need for better audio on a PC, I've heard people recommend
 > an external audio interface these days (typically USB-based).
 >
 > Nightfox

I record music some, so I use an external USB Focusrite Scarlett audio interface. It makes a great sound card with easy access to io ports. I agree with you on the Sound Blaster cards. I had a higher end one years ago (can't remember which one now) and I used to love to play midi files through it as it has real instrument sounds.

LW
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