Realtek 1220 on a new motherboard

[Goucho]

Hi all!
I'm looking for a motherboard to match my other components and my audio needs. I was looking at the AsRock B450 Pro but it has Realtek 892 as the main issue if it is an issue. I read everywhere that 1220 has great improvements on sound.
I also am going to buy an external digital audio interface. Sorry for the ignorance.
Does this DA interface replaces audio codec that comes with the motherboard? If so, can i use both? Shoud i? Does the interface has its own codecs?
Does it interfere with playback and recording?
Sorry again for the ignorance but after searching for information i still don't understand very well how it works.

 

[bigdogchris]

No ignorance at all man. I'd love it if someone could explain the differences/features of the Realtek audio controllers.

If you do want to go with onboard audio, take a look at the Asus boards with Crystal Sound. Once you enable a equalizer preset (I like Powerful) the sound really comes alive.

 

[IdiotInCharge]

Motherboard audio that isn't ass... is incidental.

The word CODEC is correct for the part used but really means DAC and ADC.

This is what every 'sound card' is, as well as audio interfaces. So yes, you can use both; the various inputs and outputs all show up in the operating system and software listings.

Now, for us to be helpful, it's why we're here after all!, would you mind explaining your audio goals?

What's the digital interface for, etc.?

 

[newls1]

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