Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro$315.00 to $330.00

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
Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPN MPN | 70SB055A00000 | Key Features Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External Device and Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | DTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 116 dB | Technical Features On Board Connectors | 1 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 Connectors | 1 x Headphone Out • 2 x RCA • 1 x AD_Link • 2 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 2 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x DIN jack | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 192 kHz | Installed Memory | 64 MB | Sound Synthesis Method | MIDI | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card • I/O Console • Remote Control • 2 x Batteries (AA) • Vertical Stands • 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) to 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) plug adapter • Power Splitter Cable • Volume Control Cable (9-pin DIN) • AD_Link Cable | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 5390660095368 |
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| Echo Layla 3G$420.00 to $499.00

w/ Breakout Box and 2 Phantom Powered Microphone Inputs and Tracktion Software - Mac OS X and Windows
Manufacturer:Echo Product MPN MPN | LAYLA3G | Key Features Card Interface | PCI-X | Output Mode | 7.1 Channel Surround | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External Device and Plug-In Card | Compatible Audio Standards | AC-3 • DTS • ASIO 2 | Technical Features External Hub Connectors | 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x Optical Digital Input • 1 x Optical Digital Output • 2 x Microphone in • 6 x line in • 2 x XLR | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Sound Synthesis Method | MIDI | Warranty Warranty | 1 Year | Miscellaneous Package Content | PCI Card • I/O Console | Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 090875800218 |
Tags:echo, layla, 3g,
| 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 Features Card Interface | FireWire (IEEE 1394) | Output Mode | Stereo | Bit Depth | 24-bit | Form Factor | External | Compatible Audio Standards | ASIO 2 | Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) | 108 dB | Technical Features External Hub Connectors | 1 x RCA • 1 x MIDI In / Out | Frequency Response | | Max. Sample Rate | 96 kHz | Miscellaneous Package Qty | 1 | UPC | 612391350406 |
Tags:m-audio, firewire, lightpipe, interface,
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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.

The Xonar DS boasts 107dB SNR, which is 12 times clearer than most onboard audio solutions. By eliminating 91% of background noise, the Xonar DS lets gamers hear every detail in the game audio, allowing them to locate enemies from a distance and thus giving them the edge in their games.

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

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!