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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
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,

Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

$50.00 to $88.00



Simply connect the Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card to your PC or notebook and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full cinematic surround sound. Plus experience 3D audio and EAX effects in your games.

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN70SB109000000
Card Interface   USB 2.0
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Compatible Audio StandardsDTS • Dolby Digital EX • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)100 dB
External Hub Connectors1 x Headphone Out • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Optical Digital Output
Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC54651146488


Tags:

sound, blaster, x-fi, surround, 5.1,

PPA International (1431)

$10.00 to $14.00



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

Manufacturer:PPA International Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN(1431)
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   3D Sound
Bit Depth   16-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out
Sound Synthesis MethodWavetable
Package Qty1
UPC833250001431


Tags:

ppa, international, 1431,

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

Creative Technology Sound Blaster® Live! 5.1


The Sound Blaster Live! provides a full 5.1 surround-sound experience in either digital or analog mode for all your audio entertainment needs. You'll get superior sound quality thanks its revolutionary EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor. It gives you all the power you need to create crystal-clear audio files. Because processing and playback remains entirely digital, your files maintain the highest level of audio quality with settings optimized for headphones, two, four, or 5.1 speaker and home stereo systems. You'll enjoy a true 5.1 gaming experience with low latency and no additional settings required. The Sound Blaster Live! provides hardware acceleration for EAX, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, and DirectSound gaming and produces up to 32 3D hardware-accelerated channels, or up to 64 hardware-accelerated channels. With support for real time digital effects like reverb, chorus, echo, flanger, pitch shifting, vocal morpher, ring modulator, auto-wah, or distortion, it provides an overwhelming audio experience.Minimize

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

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