Posted by Joseph Ashwood on 04/24/06 11:33

"mcsteve" <mcstevex1350@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "Joseph Ashwood" wrote:
>> Actually it sounds like the problem is the sample rate. Most likely
>> what's happening is the program is expect 48kHz sampling, and the
>> hardware is delivering 44.1kHz. This discrepancy would explain the slight
>> speed up The solution is to get a sound card capable of performing high
>> quality recordings. This solution will also address the major issue
>> you're having with hiss that you're just not hearing right now.
>>
>
> How about buying a USB preamp, instead?
> The M-Audio Mobile Pre allows multiple sample rates, up
> to 48khz. Best part is, it retails for under $150.00.
> http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePreUSB-focus.html

Sounds to me like a perfectly viable alternative. M-Audio has a solid
reputation, and so the device is almost certainly of at least acceptable
quality. It also seems to solve one of the hole in mine (the mic pre-amp)
which will simplify things greater for the OP.
Joe

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