Attempting to Record.... (SoundCard AdobeAudition ?)

[jordanpr]

Hey Anandtechers,

I downloaded the Adobe Audition demo, because I really have a lot of fun recording stuff with my keyboard and microphone and such, and there has been a distinct difference between this and Cool Edit Pro.

Latency.

So I record based upon previous tracks to get the correct tempo and all that, and there is just enough latency to throw me off by a few hundreths of a second, which makes playback sound awful.

I had 2 options:

1. Every time I record, move the track so it fits in with all the other tracks by moving it a few hundreths of a second to the left so it lines up.

2. Figure out what the hell about my computer is causing latency on such a non-demanding program.

So I did some research, and it seems that Audition wants to take advantage of this newfangled ASIO (Audio-Stream Input/Output) drivers. Well, the only option I have to use is the default drivers, which are called "Audition Windows Sound" (apparently the psuedo driver/thing that comes with it if you don't have ASIO).

So whatever, I say, its all fine and dandy if I can just reduce the latency. So I go into the input section to reduce the latency like they tell me to around 32 or something like that, but it won't go below 512!! (your killing me smalls!). I figured this is because I'm not taking advantage of the ASIO, but I have clue how to get these drivers or whatever I need (because I'm still a complete newb).

Does anyone have any clue of what I'm talking about? You can see my rig in my sig, maybe point me in the right direction?

 

[jordanpr]

Okay....

So I basically just need to know if I need a new sound card, or if this intregrated sound will work.

Anyone?

 

[jordanpr]

ASIO (Audio Stream Input/Output) is a multichannel transfer protocol that allows compatible software to have direct access to the multichannel capabilities of ASIO sound cards. Direct access to the sound card allows for much lower latency (delay between the input and output) than other driver types (for example, DirectSound, or MME). ASIO provides no limitation on the sample rate or sample format and isn't bound to a fixed number of input and output audio channels. With ASIO, you can map the available sound card I/O ports as needed for playback and recording, and record more than two tracks simultaneously. ASIO drivers address areas of efficient audio processing, high data throughput, synchronization, low signal latency, and extensibility of audio hardware.

Does anyone know of a card that has this for cheap that will work with my rig?

 

[jordanpr]

Would it be right to assume that its my integrated sound that's limiting me from reducing the buffer rate?

 

[darincm]

in short - yes. You can try this - i have no idea if it will work for your on board sound.

The other option is to buy a sound card that supports ASIO - something like this or this