StarTech.com (PCISOUND4CH) $9.00 to $27.00 The PCISOUND4CH creates a rich audio experience for even the most discerning multi-media enthusiast. The card includes a microphone port for applications requiring audio input (voice chat etc.), 2 audio output ports for rich, clear sound, a Line-In port for adding auxiliary devices to your setup, and for the gamer, the card includes a midi port for using your serial joysticks/gamepads.Minimize Manufacturer:StarTech.com Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous MPN PCISOUND4CH Card Interface   PCI Output Mode   4.1 Channel Surround Bit Depth   16-bit Form Factor   Plug-In Card Compatible Audio Standards EAX On Board Connectors 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x 15-pin MIDI/ Joystick • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Rear Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz Warranty 1 Year Package Qty 1 UPC 00065030818223 Tags: startech.com, pcisound4ch,

E-MU1616M $400.00 to $450.00 E-MU's 1616M Laptop Digital Audio System is the most powerful and portable laptop audio system ever created, offering the same powerful DSP effects, zero-latency monitoring and mastering-grade 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters of E-MU's best selling PCI Digital Audio Systems. The E-MU CardBus card can be used standalone for its DSP power and studio-quality headphone amp/line output, or plugged into the MicroDock M for a total of 16 inputs and 16 outputs plus two sets of MIDI I/O. E-MU's Laptop Digital Audio Systems ship with ASIO2 and stereo WDM drivers for Windows XP and 2000, as well as the new E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle that includes E-MU's Proteus X LE, as well as software by Cakewalk, Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn your music.Minimize Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN 70EM897006000 Card Interface   PC Card Output Mode   Stereo Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   External Device and Plug-In Card Compatible Audio Standards ASIO 2 Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 120 dB External Hub Connectors 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out • Power Connector • 6 x line in • 6 x line out Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   192 kHz Audio Amplifier Integrated Sound Synthesis Method E-mu Systems Package Qty 1 UPC 5390660091087 Tags: e-mu1616m,

M-Audio ProFire LightBridge $399.00 to $500.00 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 Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN 99005181500 Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394) Output Mode   Stereo Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   External Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) -109 dB External Hub Connectors 1 x RCA • 2 x line out Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz Sound Synthesis Method MIDI Package Qty 1 Tags: m-audio, profire, lightbridge,

---

StarTech.com (PCISOUND5CH)

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.

---

EMU 0404

E-MU's new 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface delivers an unparalleled level of audio performance to your PC with premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, pristine XTC™ mic/line/hi-Z preamps, ultra-low jitter clock and rock-solid stability. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features and signal-to-noise specs that are simply unmatched by any other USB interface on the market, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio.Minimize

---

X-Fi Xtreme Gamer

Win big with a powerful, completely new audio processing engine that boosts real game performance by up to 15% over motherboard audio and still gives you the fullest audio effects possible!

---

ASUS ASUS XONAR DX PCI EXPRESS 1.0 RET

The whole audio architecture landscape has been changed. This has resulted in teething problems for gamers - with the possibility of losing all surround sound or hardware accelerated Direct3D and EAX while gaming in the Windows Vista environment.