Express/54 cards, Can you recommend an Express/54 sound card Options

[Peter Weis]

hi

As laptops get old they become replaced.
My new replacement laptop does not have a PCMCIA slot for my trusted VXpocket sound card. In stead it has an Express/54 port.
Can you recommend a sound card for the new laptop? I definitely prefer an "internal" card as it is used mainly on travels. Too many wires between the laptop and sound cards/amplifiers/microphones is a hazzle, although it add to the "alchemists" identity of acouticians.
In my ideal world, the DPA microphone amplifier and the VXPocket car would be integrated in one Express/54 card ;-)

best regards

[Amandio C. Neves]

Hi Peter,

I would recommend the RME Multiface II with ExpressCard interface.

The Multiface II is an external interface box which features 8 analog inputs and outputs. It can interface with a host PC with a multitude of different interface cards, including ExpressCard.

To check out more details specs on the Multiface II, have a look at RME's product page: RME: Hammerfall DSP Multiface II

Let me know if this helps and suits your needs.

[Peter Weis]

Thanks for answering so quickly.

The RME doesn't seem to be answer to my dreams.
The thing is that I want to connect a SCM-2 microphone to my sound connect using as few boxes and cables a possible.
My laptop already has the firewire (and express/54) interfaces. So an option could be an RME-like device that allows me to connect the SCM microphone directly (that is with microdot or lemo connectors) or a DPA-like amplifier with a firewire or express/54 connection. Do you know of such a device?

best regards
Peter

Hi Peter,

I would recommend the RME Multiface II with ExpressCard interface.

The Multiface II is an external interface box which features 8 analog inputs and outputs. It can interface with a host PC with a multitude of different interface cards, including ExpressCard.

To check out more details specs on the Multiface II, have a look at RME's product page: RME: Hammerfall DSP Multiface II

Let me know if this helps and suits your needs.

[Amandio C. Neves]

Hi Peter,

Have a look at RME's FireFace 400.


It connects to your PC via FireWire and has 8 analog inputs and outputs. On the front of the unit, it has 2 mic inputs with built-in preamps with digitally controlled gain. Using DPA's XLR to microdot adapter, you can easliy connect your SCM mic to the FireFace 400.

For more specs, check out RME's product page: RME FireFace 400

It may also be worth while checking out our new product coming out soon which you may find useful as well. It's called AmpConnect.


It integrates an amplifier, mic power supply, digital I/O card, and impedance box all in one USB interfaced box. Here are some links where you can find more information:
AmpConnect Product Page
AmpConnect Spec Sheet

Contact Kelvin Varst, your local Listen Inc sales representative if you are interested in these products.