E-MU1616M $400.00 to $450.00 E-MU's 1616M Laptop Digital Audio System is the most powerful and portable laptop audio system ever created, offering the same powerful DSP effects, zero-latency monitoring and mastering-grade 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters of E-MU's best selling PCI Digital Audio Systems. The E-MU CardBus card can be used standalone for its DSP power and studio-quality headphone amp/line output, or plugged into the MicroDock M for a total of 16 inputs and 16 outputs plus two sets of MIDI I/O. E-MU's Laptop Digital Audio Systems ship with ASIO2 and stereo WDM drivers for Windows XP and 2000, as well as the new E-MU Production Tools Software Bundle that includes E-MU's Proteus X LE, as well as software by Cakewalk, Steinberg, Ableton, IK Multimedia, and many more - everything you need to create, record, edit, master and burn your music.Minimize Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous MPN 70EM897006000 Card Interface   PC Card Output Mode   Stereo Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   External Device and Plug-In Card Compatible Audio Standards ASIO 2 Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 120 dB External Hub Connectors 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 1 x Coaxial SPDIF In/Out • 1 x MIDI In / Out • Power Connector • 6 x line in • 6 x line out Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   192 kHz Audio Amplifier Integrated Sound Synthesis Method E-mu Systems Package Qty 1 UPC 5390660091087 Tags: e-mu1616m,

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 MPN PCISOUND5CH Card Interface   PCI Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   Plug-In Card Compatible Audio Standards DirectSound • A3D • EAX On Board Connectors 1 x Microphone In • 1 x SPDIF Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz Warranty Lifetime Package Qty 1 UPC 65030820196 Tags: startech.com, pcisound5ch,

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 MPN 99005181500 Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394) Output Mode   Stereo Bit Depth   24-bit Form Factor   External Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) -109 dB External Hub Connectors 1 x RCA • 2 x line out Frequency Response Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz Sound Synthesis Method MIDI Package Qty 1 Tags: m-audio, profire, lightbridge,

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Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1

Simply connect the Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 sound card to your PC or notebook and turn your downloaded music into your own personal concert. Watch DVDs or downloaded videos with full cinematic surround sound. Plus experience 3D audio and EAX effects in your games.

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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

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Diamond Multimedia XtremeSound 7.1

Diamond Xtreme Sound allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in true 7.1 channel surround sound. This is an essential upgrade for anyone interested in increasing their computer audio experience while freeing up valuable computer system resources.Minimize

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ASUS ASUS XONAR DX PCI EXPRESS 1.0 RET

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.