Soundcard / Recording Question

WaveLab
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I can’t record with Wavelab 7, and I’m wondering if it’s my soundcard or a problem with configuration. When I try to record, Wavelab tells me:

Cannot open Wave device for recording. Are you sure your aduio device supports the currently specified sample rate and/or bit resolution. Check also if the input of the audio device is in slave or auto-sync mode.

I’ve tried configuring in Options > Audio Streaming Settings > Recording, but all I have as an option is Microsoft Sound Mapper (which doesn’t sound good!) I have just a standard soundcard with my Dell, so I’m thinking I need to upgrade. But if I do, how do I configure Wavelab to record?

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As you say, if your sole option is Microsoft Sound Mapper, that’s not good.
You should better have an ASIO compatible card.

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Maybe an audio interface of the Steinberg UR-, CI- or MR-Series could be interesting for you:

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Too fancy for me; I mainly use Wavelab for podcasting, so all I need is to record voice and digitize some vinyl. I want good quality, but it doesn’t need to be studio quality. I’ve done some research and it seems I obviously need to upgrade my sound card. I’ve seen some Creative Labs cards that look good - any suggestions?

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Better then get an E-mu card. They’re the Creative ‘professional’ line, and at least have better control and driver.

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How about trying asio4all (http://www.asio4all.com/) with the one you’ve got? It’s a free, generic ASIO driver that works with a lot of different cards, built-in and others. I’m using it in all my laptops for working on the go.

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