M-Audio Delta 1010LT

Pros: -10in/out - reliable - good sound quality - cheap - capable of PCI Express

Cons: -for desktops only - digital mixer rather than actual knobs

The Bottom Line: If you have a desktop, this is what you need. It is comparable with interfaces triple the money.

Review: I'm a songwriter/composer who mainly uses midi. I also use audio but only for recording one vocal and maybe one guitar. This soundcard was and still is perfect for me. About two years ago I decided to build my own home studio. I didn't want to simply ...

Pros: everything.

Cons: headphone amp was required to record

The Bottom Line: buy this sound card, it's worth the money invested.

Review: I bought this sound card in may of 2006, and replaced my old Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum sound card, and was immediately astounded at the different in sound quality. I use a combination of Cubase SX 3, adobe audition 1.5, cool edit pro 2.0, ...

Pros: 6 in ...2 mic preamp, 8 output midi in/out...Great quality and gr8 gear

Cons: I cannot think of a single one

Review: If you want to start yourself a home studio, this is the pivotal point to begin with. The soundcard will deliver perfect quality music for the average listener, and amazing recording for the home studio artist. I have this and Cubase SX 2.0, and my ...