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Re:Higher quality audio makes people sound smarter by andrewzah on Friday April 16, 2021 @11:12AM (#26834866)
What sound cards support direct XLR input?

In nearly every case, a dedicated usb interface is going to have better quality ADC and mic preamps. High-quality sound cards are not prioritized by consumers, so they remain rather poor quality in most laptops and pcs. Even something like a focusrite scarlett is going to improve the signal chain immensely (plus you get the added bonus of a decent DAC as well).

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Re:Higher quality audio makes people sound smarter by walshemj on Friday April 16, 2021 @05:48PM (#26839417)
Focusrite for one :-) and external sound card worth its name with have them

I did of course mean a real external sound card.

And a usb mic is not going to have as good a mic capsule at the same price point which was my point.

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