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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,

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 AD192

$199.00 to $220.00



The new AD192 Digital Option Card for the Eureka Pro Recording Channel features Word Clock I/O, both AES and SPDIF outputs, 24-bit word length and sample rates of 44.1k, 48k, 96k and 192k. In addition, both Professional and Consumer digital formats are support for further flexibility and compatibility. Balanced TRS line input (RIGHT INPUT) is also included so that only one AD192 is needed for using two Eureka's in dual mono or stereo applications.Minimize

Manufacturer:PreSonus Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNAD192
Output Mode   Stereo
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Max. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Release DateFebruary, 2004
Package Qty1
UPC673454000515


Tags:

presonus, ad192,


Echo Gina3G


You get 2 universal inputs with preamps, 6 balanced analog outs, and a headphone output. ADAT lightpipe, optical and coaxial S/PDIF, and MIDI are included as well; so as your studio grows, Gina3G will be able to work with all your new gear. It comes with an 8' cable and PCI card that connects to the audio interface. Gina3G is compatible with PCI-X (3.3 or 5 volt) motherboards and Power Mac G5 computers as well as older systems. Gina 3G ships with Tracktion, hailed as the easiest to use professional recording and MIDI production software in the world. Tracktion gives you an extremely clean, intuitive, and clutter-free interface with lots of professional features like drag-and-drop editing, a built-in sampler, VST plug-in support, track freezing, and more . . . all right at your fingertips.Minimize


ASUS Xonar D1 7.1 Audio Card Pci Low Profile - ASUSTEK COMPUTER - 90-YAA0B0-0UAN00Z


The new S/PDIF header allows connectivity with supporting VGA cards, facilitating merged output of 7.1 channels of audio and video through a VGA card’s HDMI port. This provides a clean, simple solution for Home Theatre PC builders.


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


M-Audio Delta 1010


Computer-based recording system with one or more Delta 1010s and the right software surpasses what have been considered "pro" systems. Sound quality, performance, and superior driver technology are a few of the reasons that the Delta 1010 has established worldwide recognition as a top choice in PCI-based digital audio solutions. With its superb engineering and ultra-high quality conversion, the fidelity of the Delta 1010 surpasses systems that cost many times more. The 1010 offers the professional performance required by today's most popular software programs, and provides you with features like 24-bit 96 kHz recording, zero latency hardware monitoring and digital mixing.Minimize