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Deke Ryland · November 22nd, 2006, 10:12 AM

I am building a new PC and am looking to put in an M-Audio Delta 1010LT Sound Card. It says it has 2 XLR inputs... does this mean I can connect my microphones directly to the sound card with an XLR cable WITHOUT going through some sort of mixer or intermediary device?

And is this a good quality product for voice overs? Thanks... specs linked below:

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...10LT-main.html

Pete Bauer · November 22nd, 2006, 11:15 AM

I don't have that card, but that's the way I read the product page you linked. My M-Audio 410 is a small external box -- instead of being an internal PCI card, it interfaces to the rest of the system via firewire, and I plug my XLR's directly into the box. From what I can see, there's no reason that the PCI card should need more than its included I/O breakout cable.

Bill Mecca · November 22nd, 2006, 12:41 PM

You'll most likely need a pre amp to bring the mic signal up to line level.

Pete Bauer · November 22nd, 2006, 01:06 PM

Deke, probably a good idea to download and review the user manual, which has a link on the same web page. A separate pre-amp is not required, as the card accepts both mic and line level -- of course, if your config calls for a pre-amp, you certainly could make use of one. For the 410, my signal path is microphone, XLR cable, 410, firewire cable, motherboard. No pre-amp req'd.

November 22nd, 2006, 10:12 AM	#1
Deke Ryland Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 213	VO w/ M-Audio Delta I am building a new PC and am looking to put in an M-Audio Delta 1010LT Sound Card. It says it has 2 XLR inputs... does this mean I can connect my microphones directly to the sound card with an XLR cable WITHOUT going through some sort of mixer or intermediary device? And is this a good quality product for voice overs? Thanks... specs linked below: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...10LT-main.html

November 22nd, 2006, 11:15 AM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	I don't have that card, but that's the way I read the product page you linked. My M-Audio 410 is a small external box -- instead of being an internal PCI card, it interfaces to the rest of the system via firewire, and I plug my XLR's directly into the box. From what I can see, there's no reason that the PCI card should need more than its included I/O breakout cable. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

November 22nd, 2006, 12:41 PM	#3
Bill Mecca Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475	You'll most likely need a pre amp to bring the mic signal up to line level. __________________ Award-winning Pine Barrens Documentary! Video, Audio, Music & More

November 22nd, 2006, 01:06 PM	#4
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Deke, probably a good idea to download and review the user manual, which has a link on the same web page. A separate pre-amp is not required, as the card accepts both mic and line level -- of course, if your config calls for a pre-amp, you certainly could make use of one. For the 410, my signal path is microphone, XLR cable, 410, firewire cable, motherboard. No pre-amp req'd. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!