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Creative launches new Sound Blaster sound cards for PCs

, Aug 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

We can thank GamesCon going on in Germany this week for all the new gaming hardware and peripherals that have surfaced today. At the show, Creative has unveiled its latest line of Sound Blaster soundcards for computer users. It has been a long time since we talked about a Sound Blaster sound card. The Sound Blaster used to be common in gaming PCs, but many people have started using HD integrated audio support on the mainboard rather than a add-on card for audio. Read The Full Story

AudioQuest’s DragonFly is a USB-powered digital-to-analog converter

, Jul 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

Sound quality is important, and AudioQuest’s DragonFly is a simple device that anyone can use to bypass the not-so-great quality of a computer’s built-in sound card, turning it into a high-performance sound source to enjoy at home or on the go. DragonFly comes in the form of a flash drive that connects to any Mac or PC USB jack and uses an ESS Sabre DAC—a quality chip found in most high-end Blu-ray and CD players. Read The Full Story

ASUS Xonar DG gaming sound card caters to headphones

, Aug 23rd 2010 Discuss [0]

ASUS has taken the wraps off of its latest sound card, the gaming-centric ASUS Xonar DG.  Integrating the company's GX 2.5 gaming audio engine - together with Dolby Headphone 5.1 surround and a headset amp - the Xonar DG is targeted at gamers who prefer to use headphones rather than external speakers, and who find regular sound cards produce underwhelming headphone quality. Read The Full Story

ASUS Xonar Xense soundcard & Sennheiser PC350 headphones promise superlative gaming audio

, Jul 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

ASUS has outed its latest soundcard, together with a partnership with audio manufacturer Sennheiser, and the two companies reckon their Xonar Xense system is the perfect match for demanding gamers.  Consisting of the ASUS Xonar Xense One audio card and the Sennheiser PC350 headphones, the setup includes first person shooter-optimized surround sound, Dolby Headphone 5.1 and Xonar GX2.5 support, and 6.5mm studio jacks rather than regular 3.5mm sockets. Read The Full Story

VIA Vinyl Envy VT1730 USB 2.0 audio controller drips connectivity

, Jan 14th 2010 Discuss [0]

It used to be that you'd need a day-pass to a professional recording studio if you really wanted to do justice to your Human League tribute album, but these days you can do it all in your bedroom.  VIA's latest - the VIA Envy VT1730 USB 2.0 Audio Controller - takes things to the next level, offering 8 channels of 24-bit/192kHz recording or playback with a single USB 2.0 hookup to your host computer. Read The Full Story

VIA add DTS head-tracking virtual surround sound to USB audio chip [Video]

, Jul 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

VIA and DTS have joined forces to integrate the latter's Surround Sensation Ultra PC plus Head Tracker headphone technology into the former's Vinyl VT1610 Audio Codec chip.  Together, they offer mobile 3D surround sound, with motion-sensitive DTS headphones used to dynamically adjust surround sound EQ depending on where the listener is facing. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

MSI R4600 HDMI series: 1080p plus surround sound

, Mar 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

MSI have announced a new video card range, the R4600 HDMI series, which as the name would suggest all support native HDMI.  The MSI R4600 HDMI cards output full 1080 high-definition together with 7.1 surround sound, as well as supporting Unified Video Decoder 2.0 to offset digital decoding from the main system CPU.   Read The Full Story

Focal XS 2.1 Premium iPod speaker set & USB soundcard

, Feb 23rd 2009 Discuss [0]

French audio firm Focal have announced a new iPod dock and speaker set, the Focal XS, intended to bring studio-monitor level sound quality to your desktop.  The Focal XS 2.1 Premium setup consists of the company's slender-necked stereo speakers and a 70W subwoofer. Read The Full Story

Alesis MasterControl audio interface & control surface launches

, Dec 30th 2008 Discuss [0]

Audio-specialists Alesis have released their latest combination audio interface and control surface, ideal for musicians looking to incorporate real-life instruments with computer-based synths and mixing software.  The MasterControl connects via FireWire and offers 44.1 to 192kHz recording via multiple inputs, as well as dozens of assignable controls including nine 100mm motorized faders, a jog-wheel, and eight 360-degree pots. Read The Full Story

ASUS Xonar Essence STX audiophile sound card

, Nov 13th 2008 Discuss [0]

ASUS have announced a new sound card, the Xonar Essence STX, with a Burr-Brown PCM 1792A Digital-to-Analog Convertor (DAC), integrated headphone amplifier with under 0.001-percent distortion rate, and 124dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio).  Intended for audiophiles, the Essence STX is also capable of driving home theater setups with Dolby Digital Live technology. Read The Full Story

Numark MixMeister, OMNI CONTROL & NS7 USB DJ control surfaces

, Sep 5th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you're more reliant on your computer for your digital music than Numark's standalone DJ products would allow, the company has three new control surfaces to offer.  The MixMeister, OMNI CONTROL and NS7 all offer varying degrees of hands-on tweaking for use in both studio and live situations.  The MixMeister Control is a USB-powered surface that comes with MixMeister's Fusion software; all 94 knobs and buttons correspond exactly with those on-screen, with Fusion handling the technical side of beat-matching, setting cue points and re-pitching.  Power and connectivity is handled by a single USB cable. Read The Full Story

Creative to show off new X-Fi Go! mobile sound card

, Aug 28th 2008 Discuss [2]

Creative is expected to be showing off their new Creative X-Fi Go! Mobile sound card this week at IFA. The card is an update to the companies Soundblaster Play! and offers users a sound card that they can port between computers and take with them on the go. Read The Full Story
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