Q: about using a USB hub with a soundcard, controller, hard drive, mouse combination?

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Q: about using a USB hub with a soundcard, controller, hard drive, mouse combination?

I have a PC Laptop, and it only has 3 USB ports on it.

For my set up, I use a Vextax VCI-100, a Native Instruments Audio 2DJ, and a mouse. Since my music library has grown, I’ve run out of space on my internal hard drive, so I have to use an external…Except my question is this:

Out of the VCI, the Audio 2DJ, the Mouse, and the Hard Drive, which two items should I run off the hub? I assume 1 of them should DEFINITELY be the mouse, but what else?

Between the VCI, Audio 2DJ, and Hard Drive, I would assume all of them would benefit from direct connectivity.

Anyone have any input on this?

Also, is there a different with USB hubs? Which one should I get? Which one should I steer clear from? Is there anything about USB hubs that I should know?

I’ve never used a USB hub and I know little about them…So I’m also wondering if there’s anything more to it than just allowing more USB ports…

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that should get you started. basically, you want a powered hub, and your soundcard should NEVER go into the hub, but be on its own slot

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Start with this article.

There’s also a couple of USB threads in the FAQ