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Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External

$60.00



The Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External sound card will turn any vanilla PC sound system into a audio powerhouse. This ultra-affordable upgrade allows you to start enjoying an audio experience and quality that's not possible with basic on-board audio thanks to 24-Bit ADVANCED HD and EAX ADVANCED HD technologies. With the Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External sound card, your music will never have sounded better and you'll even be able to convert your old tapes or vinyl to digital audio. Finally your games will come alive while you're immersed in 5.1 surround sound. All this in a simple USB solution that installs in seconds.Minimize

Manufacturer:Creative Technology Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNSB0490
Card Interface   USB
Output Mode   5.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Compatible Audio StandardsEAX
External Hub Connectors1 x Optical SPDIF In/Out • 1 x Microphone In • 1 x Surround Front • 1 x Surround Center/Sub • 1 x Surround Rear • 1 x line out
Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodWavetable
Warranty1 Year
Release Date4 November, 2004
Package Qty1
UPC054651073517


Tags:

sound, blaster, live, 24-bit, external,

Echo Gina3G

$279.00 to $449.00



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

Manufacturer:Echo Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNGina3G
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   7.1 Channel Surround
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Max. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Sound Synthesis MethodMIDI
Warranty1 Year
Package Qty1
UPC090875800201


Tags:

echo, gina3g,

ASUS Asus Xonar Essence S

$197.00 to $319.00



ASUS' Xonar Essence ST audio card with world's first precision audio clock tuning offers a revolutionary listening experience.In its search for the purest essence of sound, ASUS have broken the boundaries with the soundcard on the market, the Xonar Essence ST.

Manufacturer:ASUS Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
MPN90-YAA0E0-0UAN00Z
Card Interface   PCI
Output Mode   Stereo
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   Plug-In Card
Compatible Audio StandardsDolby Digital EX • DirectSound • A3D
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)124 dB
On Board Connectors1 x Microphone In • 1 x Line In • 1 x Line Out • 1 x Headphone Out • 1 x SPDIF
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   192 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC4719543042694


Tags:

asus, asus, xonar, essence, s,


Zalman Tech ZM-RSSC


Zalman ZM-RSSC External USB 5.1 Sound Card is a small and compact, easy-to-connect plug-n-play USB interface. This product supports both optical and coaxial types of digital outputs along with analog 5.1 channel outputs. Three volume controls provide independent level adjustments for the Front, Rear, and Center/Subwoofer output channels.Minimize


Sound Blaster Audigy SE


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


M-Audio Delta 44 Digital Audio Sound Card


The Delta 44 offers the same features and high performance as the Delta 66, but is designed for the person who does not require S/PDIF digital I/O. The Delta 44 features the same 24-bit 96kHz converter section that makes the Delta 66 the envy of the audio card community. And like the Delta 66, the Delta 44s breakout box handles 4 balanced or unbalanced, +4dB or -10dB signal level analog inputs and outputs. Also included is the Delta control panel software, which configures the card and controls digital mixing and routing.Minimize


SIIG USB SoundWave 7.1


USB audio adapter - easily add sound to any notebook or desktop computer; Virtual 7.1 channel surround sound provides home-theater quality surround sound via headphones or stereo speakers; Built-in amplifier for rich and powerful sound; Reduces unwanted static and noise from D/A processing; Places speakers to preferred positions without physically moving actual speakers via Speaker Shifter utility; Xear software offers 27 environment effects and 3 environment sizes, plus a 10-band preset equalizer; Plug & Play compatible; No power adapter required, obtains power from the USB port.Minimize