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


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m-audio, profire, 2626,

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
MPNPCISOUND4CH
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   4.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   16-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsEAX
On Board Connectors1 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
Warranty1 Year
Package Qty1
UPC00065030818223


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startech.com, pcisound4ch,

Voyetra Turtle Beach Riviera

$25.00 to $39.00



Riviera is an affordable, high quality sound card for enjoying immersive PC game play and multi-channel DVD audio, MP3 or other digital PC game play and multi-channel DVD audio, MP3 or other digital music enhanced with the fullness of multi-speaker surround sound. With selectable 2, 4 or 6 channel outputs, plus a digital S/PDIF output for pass-through of Dolby Digital and DTSmulti-channelDVD sound, Riviera's feature-rich surround sound environment makes it a perfect upgrade for the stereo sound capabilities of typical PCs.Minimize

Manufacturer:Voyetra Turtle Beach Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNTBS3427XX
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz
Warranty1 Year
Package Qty1
UPC731855034260


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voyetra, turtle, beach, riviera,


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


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


M-Audio FireWire Lightpipe Interface


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


Echo MiaMIDI Sound Card


MiaMIDI offers a pair of balanced 1/4 inch analog inputs and outputs and operates at the +4dBu levels used by pro-audio gear. It combines this with 24-bit/96kHz converters and 106 dB of dynamic range for the quality your recordings deserve. Also included is an S/PDIF digital audio interface for connecting to other digital audio equipment, and MIDI input/output jacks on a custom molded cable. A unique feature of MiaMIDI is the use of virtual outputs. MiaMIDI appears to software as if it has eight separate outputs, which are digitally mixed down to the physical outputs using MiaMIDI's console software and its on-board DSP. This makes MiaMIDI compatible with all popular multi-track software. And, with Echo's multi-client drivers, more than one application (such as an editor and software synth) can be playing back through MiaMIDI at the same time.Minimize