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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)

$13.00 to $24.00



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.

Manufacturer:StarTech.com Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNPCISOUND5CH
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDirectSound • A3D • EAX
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x SPDIF
Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz
WarrantyLifetime
Package Qty1
UPC65030820196


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startech.com, pcisound5ch,

Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

$41.00 to $62.00



The Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Card delivers the most powerful and realistic audio performance we’ve ever seen from a sound card. Hear it all; crisp cymbal crashes, wailing guitar solos and deep, rumbling bass, thanks to X-Fi Xtreme Audio. It intelligently enhances the highs and lows, restoring detail and vibrancy to your audio. Experience stunning cinematic surround sound and incredibly immersive headphone audio utilizing the latest in home theater sound technology such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNGE257AA
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsASIO 2
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)108 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x FlexiJack (3.5 mm mini jack) • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out
Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC054651136946


Tags:

sound, blaster, x-fi, xtreme, audio,

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

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

StarTech.com (PCISOUND4CH)


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

Voyetra Turtle Beach Riviera 6 Sound Card


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 DTS®multi-channelDVD sound, Riviera's feature-rich surround sound environment makes it a perfect upgrade for the stereo sound capabilities of typical PCs. Minimize