Will I be able to use this without a sound card on my computer?
1550533
As I understand it (ahem, ahem), by plugging into the USB port the unit completely bypasses the sound card (which is on a different system bus). I do know that it completely bypasses your computer sound controls and you must use the controls on the FIIO, and that's what you'd expect if the card was bypassed. Can't say I'm sure that the computer hardware won't balk if there's no working sound card, even if it's not being used, but seems unlikely that'll cause a problem.
1550534
The FIIO unit does the same thing as a sound card in that it processses the sound signal while it is still digitised via the USB port. This converts the analogue output to give a better quality signal- and it really does work as the DAC typically fitted in a laptop does not give the same quality of signal. I use mine to play backing tracks and when played back on my PA system gives a noticeably improved sound quality. Another benefit is that you can use it with some portable devices to give a better sound signal to the ear buds.
1550535
U have to have Windows 7 in order to change the settings for the diff sound adjustments! U dont have to have a sound card !
52420
do i have to have a DJ program in order to use this or any other device such as an external sound card?
2187388
I didn't get any special sound card. I am running mine on a MAC desktop that is about 2 years old, sounds great. So I guess it depends how old your computer is.
867773
It has a standard PCI interface. If your board has that then it should work. It's a middle quality board. The driver is low quality but you can research the chip manufacturer and download the native driver with lower overhead but less features. You get what you pay for and this board is better than no sound, which is what I had. If you want a high quality gamer, research the different sound card chip sets and find a board with a high performance architecture.
1760444
I have not tried that so I do not know for sure. But if that is your main use for the soundcard, you'd better off with Asus Xonar U3 as the internal DAC of this card is not used then.
1246080
No, it does not have a sound card, it has regular RCA inputs, RCA and XLR outputs.
2201015
Yes, I believe so. But, there really isn't a need for a sound card, because this board already comes with a SupremeFX Formula sound card onboard.
2038892
If you have a free USB port, this will replace your sound card. I got this for a hobby project mini computer that did not have a sound card and this worked great.
2068817
No. This motherboard doesn't need a sound card. Why pay so much if it didn't have quality sound lol
906379
Probably not, it plugs in to your laptop/desktop using a usb port which connects to your motherboard, you must have either a built in soundcard or one plugged into the motherboard for it to function. Im sure any $20-40 soundcard should work if yours is busted.
125218
Theoretically, a sound card will make a difference unless you happen to have a very good quality sound chip on your motherboard (very unlikely). If you can hear the difference or not depends on you. Good speakers are certainly more important than a dedicated sound card though.
2219189
Sure, your sound card would have to have a optical out, then you would purchase a toslink cable and connect it to the optical in on the receiver, then you have to make sure on your pc that it is set to output sound via optical out.....if ur using a mac it should be easy.
726674
Yes, it has on-board sound and you could add a Sound Card if desired (PCIe).
556438
Unfortunately no. I have to make recordings on another desktop that does support "What U Hear" through its internal sound system. Then transfer them to the desktop w/ the SoundBlaster card.
1282955
yes. Do you know what a soundcard does? This is an external soundcard that connects via USB. Your question makes me wonder if you know enough about what you're thinking about buying. good luck.
510639
You don't have to buy a sound card to have them sound good but if your motherboard doesn't have on board 7.1 sound on it then it's best you get a sound card. I'm using my on board 7.1 and didn't buy a sound card and they sound great to me but could be better with a sound card. Getting a sound card isn't a bad investment for your computer though if you don't have one
420620
I can't answer for every kind of motherboard, but mine sounds great without a sound card. And I run it without any equalization at all.