To Trax - thanks I will look at these again.

To Bob - Yes I can and do use the ASIO driver for recording, but use the MME drivers for mixing audio and the final stages. There is no problem with the Audio Out "Creative Speakers" but with the Audio In "What you Hear", "Line In" and "Digital". I have yet to stretch the ASIO as regards the number of tracks it can handle simultaneusly and may stay permanently with ASIO. There are two minor problems with ASIO - the driver does not like "Enable Input Monitoring" or "Allow IM Effects Recording" options to be checked. If they are then the ASIO driver emits a loud rustling noise which gradularly fades out, but is loud enough for one to dive for the volumn control and leaves a residual low level hum.

The Creative site shows a number of users having troubles with this soundcard, but the the current driver was developed last October and does not appear that it is going to be updated anytime soon. Anyway, I will start pestering Creative for some help!!!!!

Thank you for your comments.

Lyn