Products reviews

M-Audio ProFire 2626

$579.00 to $700.00



The ProFire 2626 employs high-quality converters to deliver sampling rates up to 192kHz for pristine, high-definition sound quality. The unit also features critically acclaimed JetPLL technology to provide extremely stable synchronization and eliminate jitter that can degrade audio quality. In addition, the ProFire 2626 allows master or slave operation via internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF and word clock.Minimize

Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNMDOPF2626
Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Compatible Audio StandardsASIO
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)109 dB
External Hub Connectors1 x MIDI In / Out • 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Release DateQ1, 2008
Package Qty1
UPC612391350369


Tags:

m-audio, profire, 2626,

Sound Blaster X-Fi

$44.00 to $166.00



Get more out of your Sound Blaster X-Fi enabled PC! The Sound Blaster X-Fi I/O Drive upgrade kit adds a dedicated headphone jack, additional audio connectivity and a wireless remote control for an even better entertainment experience.

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN30SB025100000
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Module
Compatible Audio StandardsPCM • AC-3 • DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)109 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Line Level Out • 1 x AD_Link • 1 x FlexiJack (3.5 mm mini jack) • 1 x AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card
External Hub Connectors1 x Headphone Out • 2 x RCA • 1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x Microphone In
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI
Warranty1 Year
Package ContentPCI Card
Release DateAugust, 2005
Package Qty1
UPC00054651126480


Tags:

sound, blaster, x-fi,

M-Audio FireWire Lightpipe Interface

$399.00 to $434.00



The ProFire Lightbridge interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC or Mac via FireWire—perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. The unit is capable of 32 channels of Lightpipe I/O, two channels of S/PDIF I/O and two-channel analog output for a total of 34 x 36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates.Minimize

Manufacturer:M-Audio Key FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Output Mode   Stereo
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Compatible Audio StandardsASIO 2
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)108 dB
External Hub Connectors1 x RCA • 1 x MIDI In / Out
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC612391350406


Tags:

m-audio, firewire, lightpipe, interface,


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.


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 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.


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