afadzli Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Hi there, After browsing around, looking in forum and HCL, can somebody tell/recommend which sound card is the best (line in/out works and cheap) for osx86. I have my onboard sound card working but no line in. One more thing, does anybody own Creative Extigy? Does the sound ok? In HCL in says that it sounded "rough"?? What does that mean? Just want a second opinion. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33698-best-sound-card-for-osx86/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukelee Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 PCI or USB/Firewire? M-audio 2496 Audiophile is cheap and it comes with Mac drivers. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33698-best-sound-card-for-osx86/#findComment-238398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
afadzli Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 I don't mind actually. As long as I can use it on osx86 and all the audio in and out work. Thanks for the info. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33698-best-sound-card-for-osx86/#findComment-238541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukelee Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I don't have that card so I can't confirm compability. But it should work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33698-best-sound-card-for-osx86/#findComment-238546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zam Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Let me be a bit more precise: the PCI version of M-audio 2496 Audiophile DOES NOT work, as there is no reason to make intel-mac drivers for it. USB/Firewire-versions of similair cards often do work. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33698-best-sound-card-for-osx86/#findComment-238827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warstrong Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 $100 isn't exactly cheap enough for me... I was hoping more like $20-$30....just want sound working in osx, and better sound than what I have for onboard sound in windows (going to get a nice set of headphones in the coming months) PCI is kinda preferred just because it's usually better than usb, but if it makes more sense to get a USB one then that's okay thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33698-best-sound-card-for-osx86/#findComment-737674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaporATX Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 I was hoping more like $20-$30.... SoundBlaster Live 24 usb. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/33698-best-sound-card-for-osx86/#findComment-737915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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