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M-Audio ProFire LightBridge

$399.00 to $500.00



The ProFire Lightbridge from M-Audio is a FireWire interface, capable of connecting up to four Lightpipe equipped devices, such as an eight-channel preamp, to a PC or Mac computer. The unit provides a total of thirty-four digital inputs and outputs, plus two analog outputs over a single FireWire connection, and is perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with DAW software.Minimize

Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN99005181500
Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Output Mode   Stereo
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)-109 dB
External Hub Connectors1 x RCA • 2 x line out
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI
Package Qty1


Tags:

m-audio, profire, lightbridge,

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 MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNLAYLA3G
Card Interface   PCI-X
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External Device and Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsAC-3 • DTS • ASIO 2
External Hub Connectors1 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 ResponseMax. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI
Warranty1 Year
Package ContentPCI Card • I/O Console
Package Qty1
UPC090875800218


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echo, layla, 3g,

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


Tags:

startech.com, pcisound4ch,


Voyetra Turtle Beach Riviera


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


X-Fi Xtreme Gamer


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!


PPA International (1431)


The superb PPA Model 1431 sound card delivers great audio quality to your PC at a remarkably affordable cost. It’s offers great performance for games and musical entertainment! This versatile sound card features HRTF-based 3D extension positional audio, Microsoft DirectSound 3D support, 6-channel 16-bit DAC, DLS-based Wavetable music synthesizer, Direct Music support, Game port and 16-bits full duplex CODEC.Minimize


Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS


The Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty™ FPS sound card provides stunning 109dB SNR audio quality, accelerates gaming performance and includes 64MB of on-board X-RAM for high performance gaming. With support for EAX® ADVANCED HD™ 5.0, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS card utilizes X-Fi CMSS 3D technology for stunning audio realism over headphones in LAN gaming. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS features a convenient front-facing internal drive bay for easy connectivity, plus the X-Fi IR remote to easily access and control all digital entertainment, and to control the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS 3D, 3DMIDI and EAX. In addition to providing outstanding gaming performance, the Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty FPS includes all of the standard features, application software, power and performance capabilities of the Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum and Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic.Minimize