Centurion Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Does anyone know of any PCI soundcards (NOT INTEGRATED) that are compatible with OSX without having to do any work (such as getting the drivers to work). I found out that my onboard audio is toast and the only thing not working in OSX now is my sound due to that. Someone hook me up! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsenalsam7 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Does anyone know of any PCI soundcards (NOT INTEGRATED) that are compatible with OSX without having to do any work (such as getting the drivers to work). I found out that my onboard audio is toast and the only thing not working in OSX now is my sound due to that. Someone hook me up! pci sound cards with the cmedia 8738 codec example: my hercules muse surround 6 channel card the wiki on this site has a fix for it under compatible hardware components pci sound devices Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 Thanks man, I'll be picking one of those up on eBay tomorrow. :-) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I just bought an 8738 soundcard because it looked like a cheap solution to my sound input problem (ALC860/D915GAVL). I installed it with dogberts 0.6.4 driver, now the control panel sees an input, but I still have no sound from mic or line in.. I haven't yet tried disabling the onboard sound or unloading the azalia kext.. Anyone know how to tweak this? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I just bought an 8738 soundcard because it looked like a cheap solution to my sound input problem (ALC860/D915GAVL). I installed it with dogberts 0.6.4 driver, now the control panel sees an input, but I still have no sound from mic or line in.. I haven't yet tried disabling the onboard sound or unloading the azalia kext.. Anyone know how to tweak this? that's not implemented (yet) . Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Oops.. good job it was a cheap card any idea if/when you might get round to it? I can't offer you more than massive gratitude & my unborn virgin daughter... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Anyone know if the Muse Pocket would work? I don't know what chipset it uses, but it is compatible with macs...that's all that matters right? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 Well, regardless, I just picked one up on eBay for $25 shipped. It sounds like 95% of external cards work with OSX so I'll tell you all how it goes! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Well, regardless, I just picked one up on eBay for $25 shipped. It sounds like 95% of external cards work with OSX so I'll tell you all how it goes! almost every USB device works - there are generic drivers. and stop a) hijacking threads and asking stuff which has already been answered or which can be answered by yourself with a litte searching effort. anyway, I'm currently messing with the implementation of the volume switches and rulers for the 8738. the mixer topology of mac os X seems to be a bit odd to me, and apple's documentation on that topic is thin. could anyone with a mac elaborate the differences and similiarities between the mixer handling in mac os X and windows (sndvol32) ? I assume that most mac cards don't come with a special mixer application, or in other words, the mixer is handled entirely by the OS and its tools. I'm especially interested in the way stuff like "+20dB gain" on a microphone input is handled. some screenshots would be nice - cheers! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reanimation_LP Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 would the ES1371 work? I know Maxxus built a driver for it. They're pretty easy to find, I know the PC User Group I'm part of has tons of em. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 would the ES1371 work? I know Maxxus built a driver for it. They're pretty easy to find, I know the PC User Group I'm part of has tons of em. do you actually care to read the postings? this board is still overcrowded with lazy dyslexics. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebox Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Oops.. good job it was a cheap card any idea if/when you might get round to it? I can't offer you more than massive gratitude & my unborn virgin daughter... i have a Hercules Muse Pocket (USB 5.1) i have tested it : on my mac mini : work 100% on my OSX x86 (VAIO and Custom) boxes : work 100% too all work : sound mute, sound volume button , mic , line in mine out etc Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted October 5, 2005 Author Share Posted October 5, 2005 do you actually care to read the postings? this board is still overcrowded with lazy dyslexics. Dogbert, chill out man. Talk about thread hijackings... If you're sick of people asking the same questions that have been answered who knows how long ago, please just ignore it instead of telling us that we're ignorant. Some of us are new and don't know about some of the issues that have come up in the past. This was more of the response I was looking for... i have a Hercules Muse Pocket (USB 5.1) i have tested it : on my mac mini : work 100% on my OSX x86 (VAIO and Custom) boxes : work 100% too all work : sound mute, sound volume button , mic , line in mine out etc biggrin.gif This post wasnt about "the differences and similiarities between the mixer handling in mac os X and windows." Start your own thread. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebox Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 This post wasnt about "the differences and similiarities between the mixer handling in mac os X and windows." Start your own thread. be cool the answer : Does anyone know of any PCI soundcards (NOT INTEGRATED) that are compatible with OSX without having to do any work (such as getting the drivers to work). I found out that my onboard audio is toast and the only thing not working in OSX now is my sound due to that. Someone hook me up! and i was responding to Hagar i have tested a cheap 8738 pci it's working too bye Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Dogbert, chill out man. Talk about thread hijackings... If you're sick of people asking the same questions that have been answered who knows how long ago, please just ignore it instead of telling us that we're ignorant. Some of us are new and don't know about some of the issues that have come up in the past. This was more of the response I was looking for... yeah, why do I even bother if ppl aren't willing to obey the most simple rules of human communication... I think I should put my effort into more rewarding and interesting projects instead of wasting my time here. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 do you actually care to read the postings? this board is still overcrowded with lazy dyslexics. Well what do you expect in a forum on the "No Brainer" OS running on the "Lowest Common Denominator" hardware?... On the other hand.. It's not like you even put a changelog or readme with your driver.. People need information to progress. whether they be N00bs, code gurus or anywhere inbetween.. We all have a choice; we can be helpful, & take things forwards, or we can stick our heads up our asses & scream that we're surrounded by nincompoops.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 On the other hand.. It's not like you even put a changelog or readme with your driver.. People need information to progress. whether they be N00bs, code gurus or anywhere inbetween.. it's not that I don't like to answer valid questions about my kernel extension, on the contrary, I'd be glad to do that. But there are things here which really {censored} me off: 1. ppl are allowed to ask the same stupid questions over and over again - 99% of the postings here are redundant and dull. 2. ppl are allowed to hijack threads - Centurion and Reanimation_LP are just two examples for this thread. 3. ppl are allowed to post other stupid {censored} like sensationalistic "findings" 4. the vast majority of ppl aren't willing to help at all. my question about the mixing topology of mac os x remains still unanswered. as a result, the interesting stuff gets flushed down the drain by all the idiots who scatter all their mental vomit all over the place. this place is like an unattended preschool class. if I can't effectively exchange interesting information with osx86 'hackers' here (and by that, I mean technically skilled people who actually have a clue about what they are saying and doing) and/or help people without random interferences from morons, I don't see any point in putting any more effort in my stuff. just my 0.02€ ... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebush05 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 it's not that I don't like to answer valid questions about my kernel extension, on the contrary, I'd be glad to do that. But there are things here which really {censored} me off:1. ppl are allowed to ask the same stupid questions over and over again - 99% of the postings here are redundant and dull. 2. ppl are allowed to hijack threads - Centurion and Reanimation_LP are just two examples for this thread. 3. ppl are allowed to post other stupid {censored} like sensationalistic "findings" 4. the vast majority of ppl aren't willing to help at all. my question about the mixing topology of mac os x remains still unanswered. as a result, the interesting stuff gets flushed down the drain by all the idiots who scatter all their mental vomit all over the place. this place is like an unattended preschool class. if I can't effectively exchange interesting information with osx86 'hackers' here (and by that, I mean technically skilled people who actually have a clue about what they are saying and doing) and/or help people without random interferences from morons, I don't see any point in putting any more effort in my stuff. just my 0.02€ ... Oh, to be fourteen again! Those were the days. Enjoy them while they last. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 That will be quite enough of that. Closed. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/3179-compatible-pci-soundcards/#findComment-20815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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