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Sound Card
I am currently trying to get an up to date spec for a Pro-Tools Windows 10 PC.
Firstly, what kind of sound card would I need? I will be using an external sound module eg a focusrite scarlett (or something similar), but what sound card would I need. |
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Re: Sound Card
Onboard sound (typically a Realtek) should be just fine for non-Pro Tools audio.
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Re: Sound Card
Thanks - so would e.g a soundblaster card be ok - in other words Pro Tools doesn't use the PC's sound card(?). But what do you need, then, in order for the Focusrite external module to be connected to Pro Tools? Do you have to have a special card - or is it just an ordinary USB port?
Also - is there some software which has to be installed and which runs on the PC to make the Focusrite module work? |
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Re: Sound Card
Have you checked the Focusrite website?
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Re: Sound Card
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You will need to install the Windows ASIO driver for whatever interface you get(drivers are provided by the maker of the interface). When you first install this driver, Windows will usually grab it as the default playback device, and you will need to reset that back to the on-board(or Soundblaster) sound card. Sometimes, a Windows update will change some settings(without telling you), so remember to check the Windows sound settings if you have any problems. Another setting that sometimes gets changed is turning off the Power Management feature on all USB ports(a tweak you need to perform).
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