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X-Fi Xtreme Gamer

$50.00 to $104.00



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!

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN70SB073A02006
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)109 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Optical Digital Output
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Package ContentPCI Card
Package Qty1
UPC5390660137686


Tags:

x-fi, xtreme, gamer,

M-Audio ProFire 2626

$579.00 to $700.00



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

Manufacturer:M-Audio Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNMDOPF2626
Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Compatible Audio StandardsASIO
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)109 dB
External Hub Connectors1 x MIDI In / Out • 2 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Release DateQ1, 2008
Package Qty1
UPC612391350369


Tags:

m-audio, profire, 2626,

Sabrent 6-Channel 5.1 3D Surround Sound

$9.00 to $12.00



Built around the remarkable CMI8738 chipset, Sabrent's 6-Channel 5.1 Surround Sound 3D PCI Sound card delivers exceptionally high audio quality at an incredibly low price! This superb card produces crisp, clear sound fidelity that rivals the finest cinematic experience. You'll enjoy compelling 3D audio and 5.1 sound on multiple speakers. Supports EAXTM, Karaoke key, Echo sound effects and includes high performance dual game port. Fully compatible with Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro and Direct Sound. You can even use this sound card to customize Internet audio with the power of surround sound and EAX audio technologies! A superior product at an amazingly low price! Hurry, while supplies last!Minimize

Manufacturer:Sabrent Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPNSBT-SP6C
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   32-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI • Wavetable
Package Qty1
UPC188218000682


Tags:

sabrent, 6-channel, 5.1, 3d, surround, sound,


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


Creative Technology Sound Blaster® Live! 5.1


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


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


M-Audio ProFire LightBridge


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