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ASUS Asus Xonar Essence S

$197.00 to $319.00



ASUS' Xonar Essence ST audio card with world's first precision audio clock tuning offers a revolutionary listening experience.In its search for the purest essence of sound, ASUS have broken the boundaries with the soundcard on the market, the Xonar Essence ST.

Manufacturer:ASUS Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   Stereo
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDolby Digital EX • DirectSound • A3D
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)124 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x SPDIF
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC4719543042694


Tags:

asus, asus, xonar, essence, s,

Echo Gina3G

$279.00 to $449.00



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

Manufacturer:Echo Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNGina3G
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI
Warranty1 Year
Package Qty1
UPC090875800201


Tags:

echo, gina3g,

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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN70SB055A00000
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External Device and Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDTS-ES • Dolby Digital EX • ASIO 2 • EAX
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)116 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 AD_Link • 2 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 2 x MIDI In / Out • 1 x DIN jack
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Installed Memory   64 MB
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI
Package ContentPCI 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 Qty1
UPC5390660095368


Tags:

sound, blaster, x-fi, elite, pro,

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

Sound Blaster Audigy 4


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

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

Voyetra Turtle Beach TBS-1120-01


portable home-theater audio simulator that creates an immersive listening experience on any PC or Laptop. A realistic 5.1 surround-sound listening environment is created on standard headphones from stereo music or multi channel DVD movies. Other audio enhancements include a multi-band graphic equalizer, ambience effects and a digital S/PDIF interface for connecting a PC or Laptop to digital speaker systems of home theater AV receivers.Minimize