Professional Sound Cards & Sound Devices

Professional PC Sound

We offer a range of professional PC audio cards and devices for single and multi-channel operation. All the devices included in this section have been tested and certified to work with the radio software we offer. So whether you are looking for a multi-channel card for studio playout or just a good quality USB sound device for a OB laptop, we can help.

What type of sound device are you looking for?

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Domestic Analogue Sound Devices

Professional Analogue Sound Devices

Professional Digital Sound Devices

Virtual Sound Devices (for A0IP mixing desks)

Virtual Sound Drivers (for use with AoIP mixers)

Need a sound device for Myriad?

All if the devices in the lists below have been extensively testing and certified for use with Myriad Playout (4 or 5). Mnay other soundcards or devices will also work with Myriad but the devices below are the preferred option.

Domestic Analogue Sound Devices

Domestic analogue sound devices offer the cheapest option for the type of multi-channel sound device that is commonly used for radio playout systems such as Myriad Playout.

Domestic devices are usually un-balanced which makes them suitable for unbalanced mixers such as the Webstation and SRM but less well suited to balanced mixers such as the S2.

All of the devices below offer multi-channel playback and are certified for use with Myriad 4 Playout and Myriad 5 Playout.

Aureon xFire 8.0 HD

The XFire offers entry level multi-channel sound via a external USB connection.

Manufacturer: Terratec
Inputs: 1 stereo analogue (unbalanced mini jack)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (3 x unbalanced mini jack, 1 x unbalanced phono)
Format: External USB Device
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard/Pro
OS Support: Windows 10

Aureon 7.1 PCIe

Then Aureon 7.1 PCIe offers entry level multi-channel sound via an internal PCIe soundcard.

Manufacturer: Terratec
Inputs: 1 stereo analogue (unbalanced mini jack)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (unbalanced mini jack)
Format: PCIe Card
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard / Pro
OS Support: Windows 7 Pro (32bit), Windows 8, Windows 10

Professional Analogue Sound Devices

Professional analogue sound devices offer multi-channel sound device that is commonly used for radio playout systems such as Myriad Playout.

These devices are feature balanced audio which makes them suitable for balanced mixers such as the S1, S2 or any of the digital mixers that include balanced analogue inputs (which is all of them!)

Most of the devices below offer multi-channel playback and are certified for use with Myriad 4 Playout and Myriad 5 Playout.

Roland Rubix 22

The Rubix 22 only offers balanced stereo output which means it is better suited to automation or logging applications rather than studio use.

Manufacturer: Roland
Inputs: 1 stereo analogue (balanced or unbalanced 1/4" jacks)
Outputs: 1 stereo analogue (balanced or unbalanced 1/4" jacks)
Format: External USB Device
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard / Pro
OS Support: XP Pro, Window 7 Pro, Windows 8, Windows 10

Roland Octa Capture

The Roland Octa Capture offers 4 balanced stereo output making it ideal for studio playout applications such as Myriad Playout.

Manufacturer: Roland
Inputs: 4 stereo analogue (balanced or unbalanced 1/4" jacks)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (balanced or unbalanced 1/4" jacks)
Format: External USB Device
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard / Pro
OS Support: XP Pro, Window 7 Pro, Windows 8, Windows 10

NOTE: The Octa-Capture should have UPS power, as a unit designed primarily for musicians, the device requires the user to power it up manually after a PC shutdown.

Behringer UMC1820 USB Sound Device

USB external audio interface that works with Myriad 4 Playout and Myriad 5 Playout. Provides 4 x stereo (electronically balanced) outputs.

Manufacturer: Behringer
Inputs: 4 stereo analogue (electronically balanced or unbalanced 1/4" jacks)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (electronically balanced or unbalanced 1/4" jacks)
Format: External USB Device
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout.
OS Support: Windows 10

Sonifex Auricon 4.4 PCIe

The Sonifex Auricon 4.4 PCIe is a truely professional, multi channel internal sound card that features 4 stereo fully balanced outputs which are ideal for studio playout.

Manufacturer: Sonifex
Inputs: 4 stereo analogue (balanced high density D-type)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (balanced high density D-type)
Format: Internal PCIe card
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard / Pro
OS Support: Window 7 Pro, Windows 8, Windows 10

Please note that separate 'breakout cables' are also available at an additional charge to making wiring to the Auricon 4.4 more simple.

Audio Science ASI5211

The Audio Science range have been used in professional studio applications for more than a decade and offer fully balanced I/O and rock solid performance.

Manufacturer: Audio Science
Inputs: 1 stereo analogue (fully balanced) / 1 stereo digital
Outputs: 1 stereo analogue (fully balanced) (4 x virtual) / 1 stereo digital (4 x virtual)
Format: PCIe(5211)
Tested Radio Software Products:Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard / Pro
OS Support: Window 7 Pro, Windows 10

Audio Science ASI5640

The Audio Science range have been used in professional studio applications for more than a decade and offer fully balanced I/O and rock solid performance.

Manufacturer: Audio Science
Inputs: 4 stereo analogue (fully balanced)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (fully balanced)) + 12 Virtual
Format: PCIe
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard / Pro
OS Support: Window 7 Pro, Windows 10

Audio Science ASI5644

The Audio Science range have been used in professional studio applications for more than a decade and offer fully balanced I/O and rock solid performance.

Manufacturer: Audio Science
Inputs: 4 stereo analogue (fully balanced) + 4 stereo digital (AES/EBU)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (fully balanced) + 4 stereo digital (AES/EBU)+ 12 Virtual
Format: PCIe
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Pro, Powerlog
OS Support: Window 7 Pro, Windows 10

Professional Digital Sound Devices

Professional digital sound devices offer multi-channel sound device that is commonly used for radio playout systems such as Myriad Playout.

These devices are feature digital audio which makes them suitable for a wide range of mixers which include digital (AES/EBU) inputs.

All of the devices below offer multi-channel playback and are certified for use with Myriad 4 Playout and Myriad 5 Playout.

Sonifex Digitorc 4

The Sonifex Digitorc 4 offers four channel input and output using professional digital AES/EBU standard.

Manufacturer: Sonifex
Inputs: 4 AES/EBU
Outputs: 4 AES/EBU
Format: Internal PCIe card
Tested P Squared Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Pro, Powerlog
OS Support: Window 7 Pro, Windows 8, Windows 10

Please note that separate 'breakout cables' are also available at an additional charge to making wiring to the Digitorc 4 more simple.

Audio Science ASI5641

The Audio Science range have been used in professional studio applications for more than a decade and offer fully balanced I/O and rock solid performance.

Manufacturer: Audio Science
Inputs: 4 stereo digital (AES/EBU)
Outputs: 4 stereo digital (AES/EBU) + 12 Virtual
Format: PCIe
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Standard / Pro
OS Support: Window 7 Pro, Windows 10

Audio Science ASI5644

The Audio Science range have been used in professional studio applications for more than a decade and offer fully balanced I/O and rock solid performance.

Manufacturer: Audio Science
Inputs: 4 stereo analogue (fully balanced) + 4 stereo digital (AES/EBU)
Outputs: 4 stereo analogue (fully balanced) + 4 stereo digital (AES/EBU)+ 12 Virtual
Format: PCIe
Tested Radio Software Products: Myriad 5 Playout, Myriad 4 Playout, Myriad 4 News, AutoTrack 4 Pro, Powerlog
OS Support: Window 7 Pro, Windows 10

Virtual Sound Drivers

If you are using a digital mixing console that supports some form of Audio Over IP (AoIP) then you may not need a sound device at all, instead you can use the appropriate Virtual Sound Driver to drive audio directly from your application to the mixing via your network.

There are several different standards and you will need to select the right Virtual Sound Driver for your digital console. In theory you may be able to connect drivers and components using differing standards (as they are all based on AES 67) but in practice we would not recommend this. It is better to select the correct virtual driver for your mixing desk technology.

Please note that you will need a dedicated network card to run any Virtual Sound Drivers so make sure you budget for a second network card in your playout PC.

Dante Virtual Sound Drivers

Unlike Livewire, the Dante standard is used by a wide range on digital consoles and other AoIP enabled equipment meaning that using Dante will not restrict you to a single manufacturer.

Specifically, the Dante drivers can be used with the AEQ Capitol IP and Forum IP console ranges as well as other Dante enabled devices.

Dante Virtual Soundcard

The Dante Virtual Soundcard (by Audinate) offers access for up to 64 channels of low latency Dante audio at an amazingly low price. Dante Virtual Soundcard software works with both Windows and Mac's and is compatible with most software applications.

Please note that you need to have some Dante enabled hardware on your network to provide the synchronisation 'clock' needed for Dante - unless you also purchase Dante Via!

Please note this link will take you to the Audinate website to purchase DANTE software.

Dante Via

Dante Via provides multi-channel audio routing of computer based audio meaning you can 'upgrade' any audio device connected to your computer to be 'Dante Enabled'.

In addition, the Via software also provides a Dante network synchronisation clock meaning you can use Via to build a Dante audio network without any Dante hardware at all.

Please note this link will take you to the Audinate website to purchase DANTE software.

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