A sound card is equipment that is responsible for transforming a digital audio stream into an analog signal (often digital), reproduced by a set of speakers. Sound cards also have the opportunity to receive input (microphones or musical instruments) to be sent then to a processing center. The sound cards used in the recording have naturally developed the ability to will receive input (mic or instrument) which is the feature that interests us most.
The first step, and perhaps more importantly, to set up your studio is just to buy a sound card to the reception. Your computer already has one there built, but almost always has a few inputs, only to mini-jack and of low quality. You can use it to play sounds but certainly not for recording.
This diagram explains the functions of your standard PC sound card.
Color Function
Rosa analog input for microphone.
Blue analog input. Green
main stereo output (headphone or front speakers). Black
output for the rear speakers (surround systems).
Silver output for side speakers (surround systems).
Orange Digital output S / PDIF (sometimes used as an output analog subwoofer).
The sound card for recording (only rarely included in the slot of the PC) are connected to the computer via USB or FireWire connection. There is something for every taste and every budget. Here are some tips:
1) First question: how many I want to record separate pin from the same time? 2 voices, 2 guitars and a bass? Then I buy the minimum of 5 entries. I think I want to record one instrument at a time, then I might even buy me the only 2 inputs. In general there are more entries the more you are free to do what you want.
2) The best brands are: MOTU, Digidesign, M-AUDIO discrete but are also: PHONIC, TERRATEC, PreSonus. You might want to buy a few inputs, but a good brand or a brand of subtle yet more powerful. Balance your spending.
3) If you do not have a mixer valued the idea of \u200b\u200bbuying a board, built-in sound card + mixer. Those of Phonic (Phonic Helix Board 12 FireWire is the cheapest) are very fair even if they are compatible only with WIN.XP
4) Just to give you an idea: http://www.strumentimusicali.net/default.php/ cPath/96_183/Hardware-Audio-PC-MAC/Schede-Audio-Firewire.html
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