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Sound Blaster Audigy 4

$25.00 to $42.00



The Sound Blaster® Audigy 4 delivers immersive 7.1 surround sound for gaming with remote control at an unbeatable price. Hardware-accelerated EAX 4.0 Advanced HD provides real-time interactive audio environments for cinematic in-game audio. DTS-ES and Dolby® Digital EX soundtrack decoding combined with the bundled Entertainment Center and remote bring Home Cinema to the PC. Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback is supported in 24 bit/96kHz surround and 24 bit/192 kHz in stereo while CMSS® 3D up-mixes any stereo audio to 7.1. The included Creative Media Source software is a comprehensive tool for creating MP3s, managing a music collection, adding effects and burning custom CD compilations.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN70SB061002002
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)106 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x SPDIF
Max. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodWavetable
Package ContentRemote Control
Package Qty1
UPC054651047679


Tags:

sound, blaster, audigy, 4,

Diamond Multimedia XtremeSound XS51

$17.00 to $30.00



Diamond Xtreme Sound allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in true 5.1 channel surround sound. This is an essential upgrade for anyone interested in increasing their computer audio experience while freeing up valuable computer system resources.Minimize

Manufacturer:Diamond Multimedia Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNXS51
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   16-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDTS • Dolby Digital EX • A3D • EAX
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x 15-pin MIDI/ Joystick • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear
Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC00757448003314


Tags:

diamond, multimedia, xtremesound, xs51,

StarTech.com (PCISOUND5CH)

$13.00 to $24.00



Take your multimedia experience to new limits, with the rich, clear sounds that this 5-channel sound card has to offer. Supporting 5.1 sound for your favorite games and movies.

Manufacturer:StarTech.com Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNPCISOUND5CH
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDirectSound • A3D • EAX
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x SPDIF
Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz
WarrantyLifetime
Package Qty1
UPC65030820196


Tags:

startech.com, pcisound5ch,


PreSonus MegaStudio Artist


Music video directors. Television commercial producers. Independent film makers. Musicians. No matter what your media of choice, or how large or small your project, this special music recording and production package deal from Presonus provides you with the hardware and software to get it recorded, edited, and even distributed, saving you a ton of time and money while you're at it.Minimize


Creative X Fi Go


Bring the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! to LAN parties, school or work. Simply connect the sound card to any computer and experience immersive 3D audio and EAX effects in your games immediately


M-Audio ProFire LightBridge


The ProFire Lightbridge from M-Audio is a FireWire interface, capable of connecting up to four Lightpipe equipped devices, such as an eight-channel preamp, to a PC or Mac computer. The unit provides a total of thirty-four digital inputs and outputs, plus two analog outputs over a single FireWire connection, and is perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with DAW software.Minimize


Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro


The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro features professional-quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with 116dB SNR, plus an I/O module with a comprehensive selection of connectivity for audio creation with easy-to-use control knobs for the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS- 3D (Creative Multi-Speaker Surround), 3DMIDI, and EAX. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro also features 64MB of on-board X-RAM - audio memory dedicated to higher gaming audio quality and performance, in addition to a built-in pre-amp for direct recording, and high-impedance inputs for electric guitars. The “top of the line” Sound Blaster X-Fi solution, the Elite Pro includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the entire family of Sound Blaster X-Fi cards, in one ultimate solution.Minimize