A good external soundcard necessary with a good mic and a good preamp ?

[musicl]

If the card is converting analogue to digital then yes it will impact sound. If the preamp has a digital out of some kind then no as the sound card is just acting digital (0s & 1's) pass through to the computer as the preamp is doing the converting

[toxik967]

So with UA solo 610 there should be no problem ?

[jackinthebox]

I don't think the UA610 has a digital output so the M Audio Fast track will be making the conversion from analogue to digital. If the 610 had a digital output it would already have a converter built in.
So the answer to your question is yes, you probably do need a better soundcard to do your mic and preamp justice. The fast track might not sounds that bad but it is probably the weak link in your chain. Something like an apogee duet might work?

[toxik967]

But do I need external soundcard with the UA solo 610 ? I mean, does my chain could be just a mic and e preamp directly thru my laptop ?

[phas3d]

That is something you should avoid at all cost. Get a good audio interface. You can find good ones not too expensive.

[toxik967]

What audio interface would you recommend me to do my mic and preamp justice ?

[toxik967]

Originally Posted by heipqumq

Totally agreed.

About what ?

[Masaaki]

If you already have Fast Track, try Mic-UA610->Fast Track->your computer first anyway. There are many interfaces better than Fast Track (be prepared to spend $500 and more), but if you are satisfied with Fast Track, then what's the point. Consider upgrade only when you find the sound not acceptable.

[phas3d]

I'm very biased to RME interfaces. Best drivers around and great uncolored conversion. I would go babyface if you only need 2 analog ins but probably would make the UCX my first choice. It depends on your needs and purse mate

[toxik967]

Well I record my tracks one by one though

[toxik967]

All I need is a interface audio able to keep the sound and the color of UA Solo 610 and for the budget, it's about 300$

[phas3d]

Babyface is more expensive then that. Maybe a Focusrite Saffire will do it for you.

[gehauser]

Originally Posted by Masaaki

If you already have Fast Track, try Mic-UA610->Fast Track->your computer first anyway. There are many interfaces better than Fast Track (be prepared to spend $500 and more), but if you are satisfied with Fast Track, then what's the point. Consider upgrade only when you find the sound not acceptable.

+1

Don't buy anything until you are certain that you need it. And don't ever use the computer's soundcard.