Hype: Has all the connections and quality needed for laptop DJing, with built-in effects.

Gripe: None at all.

Blurb: A top soundcard that covers many bases and more, with included FX software and crisp sound quality.

Hype: Loads of ins and outs, great sound quality and performance. Easy access to alter settings and great for producing.

Gripe: Only two phono preamps for turntables and quite expensive.

Blurb: One of the best soundcards on the market for DJs and producers.

Hype: A high quality soundcard with balanced outs, Midi, high quality sound and super low latency. Comes with Ableton Live Lite 5 software.

Gripe: Shame it doesn't come with the new version of Ableton Live but that would be pushing it.

Blurb: A feature-heavy soundcard that can be used for many applications.

Hype: A compact USB soundcard with four ins and two outs. Inputs can be switched between phono and line.

Gripe: Only 16bit audio and four outputs would have been welcome.

Blurb: A compact soundcard ideal for recording vinyl to PC or for mixing on your computer and playing out through a mixer.