[time-nuts] Using cheap sound cards for measurements

[Dave Brown]

Are USB data transfer delay times an issue?  IIRC they can vary quite 
a lot, depending on processor loading etc.
DaveB, NZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Latham" <djl at montana.com>
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement" 
<time-nuts at febo.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Using cheap sound cards for measurements


> I'm looking to stay under $200, but that's why I want USB if that 
> makes
> any sense...
> Don
>
> Hal Murray
>>
>>> On this track, what's the group opinion as to the best USB sound
>>> "card"? I'm looking for one for time as well as sd radio use. 
>>> Should
>>> have the best separation, best s/n, highest digitization rate, 24 
>>> bit,
>>> etc. Any recommendations?
>>
>> I'd be interested in not-quite-best or even far-from-best if the 
>> price is
>> right.
>>
>> Is there a sweet spot on price/performance for USB audio gear?
>>
>>
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