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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

MPN	XS51
Card Interface	PCI
Output Mode	5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth	16-bit
Form Factor	Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio Standards	DTS • Dolby Digital EX • A3D • EAX
On Board Connectors	1 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 Qty	1
UPC	00757448003314

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diamond, multimedia, xtremesound, xs51,

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

MPN	70SB061002002
Card Interface	PCI
Output Mode	7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth	24-bit
Form Factor	Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio Standards	DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)	106 dB
On Board Connectors	1 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 Method	Wavetable
Package Content	Remote Control
Package Qty	1
UPC	054651047679

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sound, blaster, audigy, 4,

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

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e-mu1616m,

SIIG (CE-S00022-S1)

The USB SoundWave 7.1 Pro from SIIG is a high-quality USB sound card for Windows PCs. The card supports 7.1 surround sound via the included S/PDIF optical adapter. It also supports standard stereo output via the 1/8" (3.5mm) connection. A standard microphone input is also present. The card is an excellent choice for anyone who would like to add 7.1 digital audio output to a PC.Minimize

PPA International (1431)

The superb PPA Model 1431 sound card delivers great audio quality to your PC at a remarkably affordable cost. It’s offers great performance for games and musical entertainment! This versatile sound card features HRTF-based 3D extension positional audio, Microsoft DirectSound 3D support, 6-channel 16-bit DAC, DLS-based Wavetable music synthesizer, Direct Music support, Game port and 16-bits full duplex CODEC.Minimize