Need to know , if when using TCCD's , do I need an external soundcard? Im using mk2 with an external mixer and 2 Denon 3500 turntables. Also , I have VDJ PRO 4.3 with all latest drivers for the mk2. And Vista Home Premium with...
1.6 ghz amd 64 bit turion
2g of ram
120g of hard drive
And just in case i need the card , I was considering the Maya44 usb , or the esi gigaport ag. Please , give me your advise on this because i been having many issues with VDJ and TCCD.
1.6 ghz amd 64 bit turion
2g of ram
120g of hard drive
And just in case i need the card , I was considering the Maya44 usb , or the esi gigaport ag. Please , give me your advise on this because i been having many issues with VDJ and TCCD.
Inviato Thu 19 Jul 07 @ 6:19 am
You need a sound card with at least 4 inputs and 4 outputs, The Maya fits this bill. The Gigaport AG, DOES NOT, have inputs, only outputs. So you can not use the Gigaport, if you want to use TCCD. It looks just like the Maya, but they are different.
Inviato Thu 19 Jul 07 @ 7:52 am
sounds like an hp laptop .... to resolve many common issues ( laptops more likely to have problems ) there are at least 2 good routes to a resolution ...... instead of driving yourself crazy trying to do it yourself , try some or all of the solutions in the setup guide at the top of the page ...... another good possibility is contact support at your laptop maker
my first system was a desktop and i was fortunate to have zero problems using XP home with an M Audio soundcard
my next system was an HP laptop with XP media center edition and that system required a lot of tweaks , most of the tweaks were given to me by email from the soundcard maker ( Presonus )
so don't despair lotsa free help out there .......
my first system was a desktop and i was fortunate to have zero problems using XP home with an M Audio soundcard
my next system was an HP laptop with XP media center edition and that system required a lot of tweaks , most of the tweaks were given to me by email from the soundcard maker ( Presonus )
so don't despair lotsa free help out there .......
Inviato Thu 19 Jul 07 @ 2:41 pm
I can't seem to find the Maya44 usb anywhere. Is the Maya EX5 CE a comparable card ?
MAYA EX5 is the ideal external USB audio solution for your notebook or desktop computer. With a simple USB connection, the MAYA EX5 instantly adds a high fidelity, multi-connection audio interface with 5.1-surround sound to your PC. The MAYA EX5 is equipped with 6 output channels(3.5mm jacks) and 2 input channels(3.5mm jacks) along with S/PDIF Coaxial digital inputs/outputs and Optical Outputs. Microphone, headphone and headset jacks are also included to complete this fully functional portable audio solution.
You can enjoy Hollywood movies on your notebook computer with 5.1 theatrical surround sound. Or listen to MP3s and other stereo music in a virtual surround sound environment with up to 5.1 channels of surround sound.
For DJs, MAYA EX5 makes a great companion for DJ software like PCDJ and BPM studio. The MAYA EX5 also plays back multiple tracks of audio from popular software synthesizers and samplers.
The MAYA EX5 is the ideal portable audio solution for audiophiles, DVD enthusiasts, musicians, and DJs. MAYA EX5's compact design and USB connectivity lets you take your high-quality, multi-channel audio project on the road, or remain stationed at your desktop PC.
MAYA EX5 Features
Windows default USB audio driver plus Sensaura 3D sound engine.
MAYA EX5 may use 2 switch able drivers, Windows default USB audio driver and Sensaura 3D enhanced driver. With the SENSAURA 3D 2003 algorithm, MAYA EX5's supports extends to DirectSound 2D/3D API, A3D 1.0, EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, MacroFX, EnvironmentFX, and MultiDrive.This means that the gaming surround sound acceleration available to PCI based card is now available with MAYA EX5. Maya EX5 is one of the first Sensaura 3D equipped innovative USB device.
Independent 5.1 channel output volume control.
EX5 control panel let you independently control 5.1 surround channels for each speaker position and sub-woofer speaker. You can use it with your multi-channel software player (PowerDVD, WinDVD, etc) and for multi-channel audio sources(Dolby digital, AC3, DTS, Dolby Prologic 2, etc). Also, DiVX, AC3/DTS file and WMA 5.1 can be played in 5.1 channel surround sound mobile.
Special equipment: Headphone AMP(60mW@32 ¥Ø).
MAYA EX5 is equipped with Phillip's TDA1308 60mW X 2 (320hm~1500hm) headphone amp for high-fidelity headphone output through additional port. You don't need to unplug speaker jack to connect your headphone. The headphone port also works as 'Optical out' port alternatively.
Optical out and Coaxial input/output for S/PDIF.
MAYA EX5 has Optical digital output as well as Coaxial digital input and output for S/PDIF digital connections. With these versatile digital connections, MAYA EX5 is the mobile solution for compatibility and easily connected with a decoder, receiver, MD, DAT, Digital Amp, and so on.
Specification
Interface: FULL SPEED USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 COMPATIBLE)
Analog Inputs
Type: 2 Channel Analog line inputs (3.5mm Jack)
Level: -10dBV Unbalanced, -10dBV Nominal, +6dBV Maximum
Impedance: 10K Ohm
Analog Outputs
Type: 6 Channel Analog line outputs(3.5mm Jack)
Level: -10dBV Unbalanced, -10dBV Nominal, +0dBV Maximum
Impedance: 100 Ohm
MIC Preamplifier
Gain: +40dB Fix
Impedance: 10K ohm
Headphone Output
Type: 3.5mm Mini Phone Jack
Output Power: 60mW Max
Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB (Typical)
(THD+N)/S: -70dB, 0.03% (Typical)
Headset Connector (3.5 mm Jack)
Sample rate supports: 48 kHz
Bits Resolution: 16-bit
Digital I/O
Type: Coaxial input & Output Connector
Type: Mini Optical Output Connector (TOS- LINk)
Format: IEC-958 Consumer (S/PDIF)
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
Bit Resolution: 16 bit
A/D Converter
Dynamic Range(S/N): 91 dB A-Weighted (Typical)
Frequency Response: 20 ~ 20KHz
Resolution: 18 Bit
D/A Converter
Dynamic Range (S/N): 88 dB A-Weighted (Typical)
Frequency Response: 20 ~ 20KHz (@ fs=48kHz)
Resolution: 18 Bit
MAYA EX5 is the ideal external USB audio solution for your notebook or desktop computer. With a simple USB connection, the MAYA EX5 instantly adds a high fidelity, multi-connection audio interface with 5.1-surround sound to your PC. The MAYA EX5 is equipped with 6 output channels(3.5mm jacks) and 2 input channels(3.5mm jacks) along with S/PDIF Coaxial digital inputs/outputs and Optical Outputs. Microphone, headphone and headset jacks are also included to complete this fully functional portable audio solution.
You can enjoy Hollywood movies on your notebook computer with 5.1 theatrical surround sound. Or listen to MP3s and other stereo music in a virtual surround sound environment with up to 5.1 channels of surround sound.
For DJs, MAYA EX5 makes a great companion for DJ software like PCDJ and BPM studio. The MAYA EX5 also plays back multiple tracks of audio from popular software synthesizers and samplers.
The MAYA EX5 is the ideal portable audio solution for audiophiles, DVD enthusiasts, musicians, and DJs. MAYA EX5's compact design and USB connectivity lets you take your high-quality, multi-channel audio project on the road, or remain stationed at your desktop PC.
MAYA EX5 Features
Windows default USB audio driver plus Sensaura 3D sound engine.
MAYA EX5 may use 2 switch able drivers, Windows default USB audio driver and Sensaura 3D enhanced driver. With the SENSAURA 3D 2003 algorithm, MAYA EX5's supports extends to DirectSound 2D/3D API, A3D 1.0, EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, MacroFX, EnvironmentFX, and MultiDrive.This means that the gaming surround sound acceleration available to PCI based card is now available with MAYA EX5. Maya EX5 is one of the first Sensaura 3D equipped innovative USB device.
Independent 5.1 channel output volume control.
EX5 control panel let you independently control 5.1 surround channels for each speaker position and sub-woofer speaker. You can use it with your multi-channel software player (PowerDVD, WinDVD, etc) and for multi-channel audio sources(Dolby digital, AC3, DTS, Dolby Prologic 2, etc). Also, DiVX, AC3/DTS file and WMA 5.1 can be played in 5.1 channel surround sound mobile.
Special equipment: Headphone AMP(60mW@32 ¥Ø).
MAYA EX5 is equipped with Phillip's TDA1308 60mW X 2 (320hm~1500hm) headphone amp for high-fidelity headphone output through additional port. You don't need to unplug speaker jack to connect your headphone. The headphone port also works as 'Optical out' port alternatively.
Optical out and Coaxial input/output for S/PDIF.
MAYA EX5 has Optical digital output as well as Coaxial digital input and output for S/PDIF digital connections. With these versatile digital connections, MAYA EX5 is the mobile solution for compatibility and easily connected with a decoder, receiver, MD, DAT, Digital Amp, and so on.
Specification
Interface: FULL SPEED USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 COMPATIBLE)
Analog Inputs
Type: 2 Channel Analog line inputs (3.5mm Jack)
Level: -10dBV Unbalanced, -10dBV Nominal, +6dBV Maximum
Impedance: 10K Ohm
Analog Outputs
Type: 6 Channel Analog line outputs(3.5mm Jack)
Level: -10dBV Unbalanced, -10dBV Nominal, +0dBV Maximum
Impedance: 100 Ohm
MIC Preamplifier
Gain: +40dB Fix
Impedance: 10K ohm
Headphone Output
Type: 3.5mm Mini Phone Jack
Output Power: 60mW Max
Signal to Noise Ratio: 110dB (Typical)
(THD+N)/S: -70dB, 0.03% (Typical)
Headset Connector (3.5 mm Jack)
Sample rate supports: 48 kHz
Bits Resolution: 16-bit
Digital I/O
Type: Coaxial input & Output Connector
Type: Mini Optical Output Connector (TOS- LINk)
Format: IEC-958 Consumer (S/PDIF)
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
Bit Resolution: 16 bit
A/D Converter
Dynamic Range(S/N): 91 dB A-Weighted (Typical)
Frequency Response: 20 ~ 20KHz
Resolution: 18 Bit
D/A Converter
Dynamic Range (S/N): 88 dB A-Weighted (Typical)
Frequency Response: 20 ~ 20KHz (@ fs=48kHz)
Resolution: 18 Bit
Inviato Thu 19 Jul 07 @ 7:16 pm