Because these days old is cool again I converted my old 2006 dual core laptop originally built for XP into a retro rig. It wasn't easy for me though and even trying to install the OS had me practically tearing my hair out (OS wouldn't install without blue screening unless I used switches setup /pi /nm) Anyway I have everything working except sound now. So now I'm in the market for an old school usb audio interface. Preferably asio but it doesn't necessarily have to have professional options but I would prefer it.

 

you could run nearly anything with driver support for what you want to do with it. you will have a ton to pick from, but at wildly varying prices.

maybe there is some specific capability you want to add that you can only do with an old card/machine. something like an EmuX 0404. remember that you will probably be able to use ASIO4All with anything you get, even if drivers may appear to be an issue from mfg tech specs. you'll have to research that when you narrow it down to a specific mfg and model.

a pc usb to scsi adapter is cheap! (for Mac,super expensive used). Stick an external sampler, recycle, Zero-X beat creator, H20 Cubase SX. you are 32 bit in business on the cheap. URS Everything! nice compressors

 

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Not really sure. More or less just want something to give me basic sound. If it the interface has asio options etc.. i'm all for it. FL Studio 5 works I have it ready to use I just need some cheap audio interface.

 

yeah so then you are just bargain hunting. they had a 2nd gen Scarlett 2i2 at my local for 100$ kind of thing. or you can get something super cheap. if you want something from the time period, m-audio. nearly indestructible junk.

 

Buy a Tascam US-122l. You can get it for 25-35 Euro in working condition. It also is able to use ASIO Drivers if you update it to the latest Firmware. All can be downloaded at Tascam.
https://www.tascam.eu/en/downloads/archive/US-122L

Review (The latency problem they mention in the review has been solved with the latest firmware):
https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/tascam-us144-us122l

and the best...you can use it from Win98 up to WIN10.

 

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even $100 is out of my league atm. will probably try this lol https://www.amazon.ca/PowerDeWise-U...ds=windows+98+usb+sound&qid=1634779879&sr=8-3

 

This is no interface. It doesnt even has a line input only an output.
you also can buy a used Alesis IO2. its comparable to the Tascam us-122l.

i just searched for these 2 interfaces on ebay.ca (seems you are from canada). Incredible how expensive these are in Canada...here in Germany you can buy them for 20-35 euro.

 

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Behringer U-Control UCA202 USB Audio Interface $25

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UCA202--behringer-u-control-uca202-usb-audio-interface

 

It even can be cheaper to buy it here in Germany:
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/tascam-us-122l-xlr-interface-mit-midi/1873644359-172-9672
and pay +10 euro for shipping to Canada.

 

Is there a pci to usb adapter? That would save me money 4 sure.

 

it's only when you need something really really specific where you get screwed on prices of old tech.

you can probably find a 400$ interface (at the time) for like ten or twenty bucks. apparently not a Motu.

 

Apparently, uca202-usb-audio-interface : https://www.fixya.com/support/t630805-uca202_compatible_windows_98

 

I bet I could make music with this possibly by using asio4all : https://www.amazon.ca/UGREEN-Univer...016CU2PEU/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

I think you'd probably be better off with this one of these, + free shipping, can't go wrong at that price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373214814051?hash=item56e5561f63:g:tFgAAOSwyd1gOAJ2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373624344399?epid=9048340551&hash=item56fdbf0f4f:g:qswAAOSwgzJg0ia2
https://www.ebay.com/itm/113999609907?hash=item1a8ae80033:g:q~cAAOSwsgdd5nzc
and also if you need a USB instrument interface for Guitar, Mike, Bass Etc , its very cheap + Free S&H, I've used them personally from Win XP to Win 7, They are Cheap but really do work, I used them for my old laptop with Amp sims for jamming,and it wouldn't have been a serious loss if they got lost when I went to the WC
https://www.ebay.com/itm/384309401130?
hope this helps, I know what its like when finances are low.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I have amazon prime (free shipping), and honestly ugreen is a good brand. I did buy it and it came to $17cad. I am going for a less is more kinda thing. I don't want unnecessary bells and whistles honestly its just a distraction. I don't need guitar input.

 

but this is no audiointerface! It has no line-input! It only has a line-output and a mic-input. You cant use a mic-input as a line-input because of its different impedances and because a mic-input is preamplified by your computer...so a line signal will always be overdriven.

 

I'm still using a good old Delta-66,
bought it new 12 years ago, and it was already 5-10 years old?

I use it thru SPDIF mostly, but still works as good as the first day


E-MU 1212 cards also had very good fame at the time,
at least in terms of technical capabilities.. but the drivers were a bit problematic iirc

 

No more support for Windows 98.

Spoiler: Behringer - UCA222 / System Requurements

Behringer - UCA222

 

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I dont think this is usefull, because he has a notebook. And as far as I know there is no possibility to use a PCI Card in a laptop.

 

Oh - now I've also noticed, thanks for the hint ..

Maybe you can get an Audiotrak MAYA USB 44 - USB somewhere
http://www.esi-audio.de/produkte/maya44usb/
http://www.amazona.de/test-audiotrak-maya-usb-44-usb/


Tascam US 122 Interface - 25 € VB
www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/tascam-us-122-interface/1900494776-172-155

Minimum PC/Windows requirements for the the Tascam US-122

Pentium II – 266 MHz (or equivalent) processor running Windows 98 (Second Edition)
or Windows Me (Millennium Edition), Windows 2000 or Windows XP, 96MB RAM.

Recommended: Pentium II 300MHz processor with 128MB RAM or better (these requirements are for use with Cubasis VST. Other applications will have different requirements. Consult your application’s manufacturer for further information).
www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/minimum-pc-windows-requirements-for-tascam-us-122/

 

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