Products reviews

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


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emu, 0404,

M-Audio FireWire Lightpipe Interface

$399.00 to $434.00



The ProFire Lightbridge interfaces up to four Lightpipe devices with a PC or Mac via FireWire—perfect for integrating digital mixers, AD/DA converters and/or ADATs with most popular DAW software. The unit is capable of 32 channels of Lightpipe I/O, two channels of S/PDIF I/O and two-channel analog output for a total of 34 x 36 concurrent channels at 44.1 or 48kHz sample rates.Minimize

Manufacturer:M-Audio Key FeaturesTechnical FeaturesMiscellaneous
Card Interface   FireWire (IEEE 1394)
Output Mode   Stereo
Bit Depth   24-bit
Form Factor   External
Compatible Audio StandardsASIO 2
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)108 dB
External Hub Connectors1 x RCA • 1 x MIDI In / Out
Frequency ResponseMax. Sample Rate   96 kHz
Package Qty1
UPC612391350406


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m-audio, firewire, lightpipe, interface,

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


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asus, asus, xonar, essence, s,


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


PreSonus MegaStudio Artist


Music video directors. Television commercial producers. Independent film makers. Musicians. No matter what your media of choice, or how large or small your project, this special music recording and production package deal from Presonus provides you with the hardware and software to get it recorded, edited, and even distributed, saving you a ton of time and money while you're at it.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


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