i am recording music.i have a simple setup using my pc ( asus sabertooth x58 motherboard ) a mobilr pre usb external soundcard, and two rockit 5 krk active monitors.
the m audio mobile pre soundcard im using is 16 bit.i would like to start recording in 24 bit.
i have the opportunity to purchase a creative x fi card for 30$ ...
which is a $ 100 less than any external card i can find with 24 bit recording options.
so, one of my questions is...
is it better for me to ditch this m audio mobile pre, $150 , 16 bit external card card and replace it with a 24 bit , internal creative xfi card?
i think the creative has good DAC built inside..perhaps better?
what are the reasons i should be looking at to decide this?
if you think its a good move, WHY?
also if you think its not a good move, please explain.
if i could upgrade to 24bit internal @ $35, instead of having to purchase a $150+ 24 bit external , i think that would only make sense.
im wondering why the external is so much more as well, and other than possible better dac inside, i can only think off the fact that internal noise will be picked up from an internal card and thats why the price is lower than externals??
someone please give me some advice and explain what they would do in my situation. ( moneys tight, i cannot afford another $150 external just to get 24bit..but i have no problem spending 35$ for it, but id rather not if the internal noise will be a huge factor and the dac in my external are that much better ...
THANKS in advance.I look forward to responses and i hope i did come off to cocky
