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Creative Technology Sound Blaster® Live! 5.1

$15.00 to $18.00



The Sound Blaster Live! provides a full 5.1 surround-sound experience in either digital or analog mode for all your audio entertainment needs. You'll get superior sound quality thanks its revolutionary EMU10K1 Digital Signal Processor. It gives you all the power you need to create crystal-clear audio files. Because processing and playback remains entirely digital, your files maintain the highest level of audio quality with settings optimized for headphones, two, four, or 5.1 speaker and home stereo systems. You'll enjoy a true 5.1 gaming experience with low latency and no additional settings required. The Sound Blaster Live! provides hardware acceleration for EAX, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, and DirectSound gaming and produces up to 32 3D hardware-accelerated channels, or up to 64 hardware-accelerated channels. With support for real time digital effects like reverb, chorus, echo, flanger, pitch shifting, vocal morpher, ring modulator, auto-wah, or distortion, it provides an overwhelming audio experience.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN70SB006003007
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   16-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDirectSound • EAX
On Board Connectors1 x Digital CD Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x SPDIF • 1 x MIDI In
Max. Sample Rate   48 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodE-mu Systems • MIDI • Wavetable
Warranty1 Year
Package ContentPCI Card
Package Qty1
UPC054651045668


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creative, technology, sound, blaster, live, 5.1,

EMU 0404

$175.00



E-MU's new 0404 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface delivers an unparalleled level of audio performance to your PC with premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, pristine XTC™ mic/line/hi-Z preamps, ultra-low jitter clock and rock-solid stability. From its plug-and-play functionality and hands-on ergonomic design to professional features and signal-to-noise specs that are simply unmatched by any other USB interface on the market, the 0404 USB will forever change your expectations of USB audio.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN70EM876106001
Card Interface   USB 2.0
Output Mode   AC-3 (Dolby Digital)
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Compatible Audio StandardsAC-3 • DTS • ASIO 2
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)117 dB
On Board Connectors1 x MIDI In • 1 x MIDI Out
External Hub Connectors1 x MIDI In / Out • 2 x Optical SPDIF In/Out
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Audio AmplifierIntegrated
Package Qty1
UPC0546511292706


Tags:

emu, 0404,

Sound Blaster Audigy SE

$23.00 to $35.00



Enjoy an audio experience that's just not possible with basic motherboard audio. Sound Blaster Audigy SE features high-quality audio that dramatically improves MP3 music listening, support for EAX® ADVANCED HD™ 3.0 effects that make PC games come alive and multichannel 5.1 or 7.1 sound for immersive surround sound in music, movies and games. When it comes to PC Audio nothing compares to Sound Blaster!Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPN70SB057000000
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsEAX
On Board Connectors1 x Line Level Out • 1 x Aux Audio in • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In
Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Warranty1 Year
Package Qty1
UPC054651095168


Tags:

sound, blaster, audigy, se,

M-Audio ProFire 2626


The ProFire 2626 employs high-quality converters to deliver sampling rates up to 192kHz for pristine, high-definition sound quality. The unit also features critically acclaimed JetPLL technology to provide extremely stable synchronization and eliminate jitter that can degrade audio quality. In addition, the ProFire 2626 allows master or slave operation via internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF and word clock.Minimize

Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio


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

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

ASUS ASUS Xonar DS Sound Card - 90-YAA0F0-0UAN00Z


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.