I think if u got a very low budget, then use a basic soundcard in the interim.U can always upgrade within 2 or 3 years, or more, depending on what u feel u wanna get.
A know peeps that have the Creative 24/96 (not the expensive audigy card) cards which was like probably R500.Thats pretty fine or even a normal Creative labs 5.1 card for now.
I'm currently using the Audiotrak Maya44 MKII.Its a very cool card.Not too expensive either.Havent really recorded with it as yet.Was about R1300 at Paul Bothners.
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