External Sound Card
Q: What is a good external sound card?
A: When you're looking for a good external soundcard, the VR Fidelity speakerphone is an excellent option because of its dual functionality as an external soundcard and Skypephone. In this article we will describe how to use the VR Fidelity speakerphone as a replacement for a built-in soundcard on one hand, and as a complement to a high-end soundcard on the other.
Strengths
As an external sound card, the VR Fidelity does not provide a surround-sound experience, but it does provide hi-fi stereo sound. In addition, it provides exceptional speakerphone capability in which both sides can talk simultaneously, with no muting while you speak.
Usage
Laptop users are often interested in external sound cards because laptop sound is typically inadequate. The VR Fidelity will improve the sound of most, if not all, laptop computers. Laptop users will enjoy great sounding stereo using headphones. They can also use the external speaker as an alternative to the shallow sound common to the small speakers in laptops.
Furthermore, desktop PC users, or anyone who uses a laptop as a desktop replacement computer, should consider using the VR-Fidelity to power external speakers. Desktop users can use the VR-Fidelity skypephone to improve on the sound from the built-in, internal stereo soundcards; the main audio soundchip on the VR-Fidelity board is the same as in Auzentech's high-end soundcards.
Setup
Setup of the VR-Fidelity for use as an external sound card is simple.
- Plug the VR-Fidelity into the computer.
- The VR-Fidelity will take over the audio from standard stereo sound cards.
- The headphone jack provides great audio and will mute the VR-Fidelity's built-in speaker when used
- The Aux out jack will power external speakers, even as the VR-Fidelity continues to play music. This provides an additional speaker to supplement your desktop stereo speakers.
Desktop computer users who use the Auzentech X-Plosion or X-Mystique soundcards should continue to use those high-end soundcards for listening to music. The VR-Fidelity will happily coexist: simply select the VR Fidelity as your external soundcard in Skype. The X-Plosion and X-Mystique will remain the primary sound card for other applications.
Conclusion
Looking for
a great external soundcard? The VR Fidelity speakerphone / Skypephone is a good choice for sound quality and functionality. Use it as an external soundcard to either replace, or supplement, your internal sound card. For more information, visit the pages listed below.
Category: Soundcards. Date published: Apr 26, 06
