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Title: Usb soundcard for Linux?
gaardon 30 Apr 2017
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Im planning to get a new soundcard for my computer as the one integrated in my motherboard seem to have buzzing when i use my mic. i want a usb one since my laptop also seem to buzz on some distros mostly Debian based ones. anyone has any good suggestions or recommendations?
razing32 1 May 2017
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I guess I would give Creative a go.
Have a HS720 headset that works pretty good.
Are you looking for just a headset or a full fledged soundcard ?
Xpander 1 May 2017
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i use focusrite scarlett 2i2. it has 2 XLR inputs which might be too much for some so Scarlett Solo should do the job also.
its been working great and the soundquality is superb.
Shmerl 2 May 2017
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I saw a card with open source schematics design: https://nwavguy.blogspot.co.nz/2012/04/odac-released.html

It should work fine with generic USB driver. You can buy ready solutions based on those schematics here: http://www.headnhifi.com/dac/OBJ_O2_ODAC_digital2
gaardon 6 May 2017
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Quoting: razing32I guess I would give Creative a go.
Have a HS720 headset that works pretty good.
Are you looking for just a headset or a full fledged soundcard ?
It actually seems like i need both since my headset broke today... so yea... I have gotten many good tips tho keep them coming if you know of good linux products ^^
ziabice 6 May 2017
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I'm a long time user of the Asus Xonar U3: it's very basic but does its job very well without breaking the bank.
gaardon 6 May 2017
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Xonar U3 looks perfect on my budget ^^
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