ASUS Launches Xonar DS 7.1 Sound Card

Author: Cássio Lima Date: May 15, 2009 - 11:37 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.asus.com/News.aspx?N_ID=deOz0WgNrEnv57p7 ASUS has expanded its Xonar line-up with the launch of Xonar DS 7.1 sound card. Based on PCI bus, this sound card provides 7.1 audio, has a 192 KHz sampling rate, 24-bit resolution, 107 dB signal/noise rate (SNR) and supports VocalFX, EAX and DTS Connect technologies. No word on pricing and availability. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Intros External DVD Writer

Author: Cássio Lima Date: February 4, 2009 - 11:33 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=14219 ASUS has just introduced SDRW-08D1S-U, a very slim external DVD writer. Available in black or silver colors, this device measures 6.15" x 5.54" x 0.8" or 156.4 mm  x 140.8 mm x 21 mm (H x W x W), weights 0.9 lb or 412 g (0.95 lb or 435 g with stand), can be placed vertically or horizontally, has a USB 2.0 interface and 2 MB buffer. On the table below you can see write and read speeds for the supported medias. Write Speed DVD+R(SL) 8X (CAV) DVD-RW 6X (ZCLV) DVD+RW 8X (ZCLV) DVD+R (DL) 6X (ZCLV) CD-R 24X (ZCLV) CD-RW 16X (ZCLV) DVD-RAM 5X max. Read Speed DVD-ROM (SL)(DL) 8X. (CAV) max. DVD+R/RW 8X. (CAV) max. DVD+R(DL) 6X. (CAV) max. CD-ROM/R/RW 24X. (CAV) max. DVD-RAM 5X. max. Random Time Access DVD: 150 ms and CD: 130 ms       No word on pricing and availability. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

CES 2009: Creative Shows iPod Docking Speakers with FM Receiver

Author: Cássio Lima Date: January 13, 2009 - 10:30 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://us.creative.com During this CES Creative Labs showed a new version of its TravelSound that is more than a simple docking station with built-in speakers for Third Gen iPod Nano. It has a built-in FM receiver, feature not present on Apple iPods. So you can tune in your favorite radio station and enjoy it with your friends without having to share your earphones or carry a bulky docking speaker with you. This product should reach the market this year, but Creative didn’t say how much it will cost. click to enlarge click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Creative Launches Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook

Author: Cássio Lima Date: September 18, 2008 - 8:07 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=209&subcategory=6... Creative has just launched Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, a soundcard for laptops featuring 48 KHz sampling rate, 24-bit resolution, support to EAX Advanced HD audio standard, Crystalizer, which restores detail and vibrance of your compressed music and movies and CMSS-3D, which guarantees headphone surround sound technologies. It’s MSRP is of USD 89.99. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Unveils Xonar D1 PCI Audio Card

Author: Cássio Lima Date: July 28, 2008 - 9:21 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=12237 ASUS has just launched a PCI version of the Xonar D1 soundcard. Equipped with AV100 chip, which features a 116 dB output signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and a 112 dB input signal-to-noise ratio, with 24-bit resolution and up to 192 KHz sampling rate, this new soundcard features 7.1 audio format and supports DS3D GX 2.0 and VocalFX technologies. Xonar D1 PCI will reach the market next month. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Unveils Xonar HDAV1.3

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: June 6, 2008 - 1:38 PM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=25 ASUS unveiled the Xonar HDAV1.3, the world’s first HDMI 1.3a compliant audio/video enhancement combo card. Capable of outputting uncompressed multichannel high definition audio from Blu-ray movies, the Xonar HDAV1.3 also enhances incoming HDMI video with an onboard HD processor, says ASUS. The Xonar HDAV1.3 is capable of decoding Blu-ray movies and delivers the 7.1 channel 192K linear pulse code modulation (LPCM) audio. Xonar sound cards further reduce EMI noise inside modern PCs, providing clean 120 dB SNR and peerless 0.0004% low distortion. click to enlarge   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2X and U1

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 8, 2007 - 6:23 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.asus.com.tw/news_show.aspx?id=8549 Asustek unveils two new cards from the Xonar audio card family. The Xonar D2X has PCI Express interface 2X and Xonar U1 has  USB interface.A new technoly - DS3D GX extension - provide support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX. The Xonar D2X also includes the “Acoustics Echo Cancellation” (AEC) technology, which can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return. It features a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out. The Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels. It also includes Dolby Digital Live, which converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time; Dolby Headphone, which creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones; Dolby Virtual Speaker, which delivers a surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers and Dolby Pro Logic IIx, which creates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources as well as DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding and DTS NEP: PC stereo to multi-channel expander. The Xonar U1 is an external USB audio device that improves audio by eliminating electromagnetic interference (EMI) and noisy DC circuits inside the PC chassis. It also offers DAC (digital to analog convertor) to improve music or gaming audio. It features Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Digital Live and Dolby Prologic IIx. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2/D2X

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: August 28, 2007 - 7:59 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=25&l2=144 ASUS intros the sound card market with the sound cards Xonar D2 7.1 (PCI interface) and Xonar D2X 7.1 (PCI-Express interface). The cards features SNR up to 118 dB, high definition audio Processing at 192KHz/24Bit sampling rates and its covered by a metal case to avoid electronic interferences. IT features Dolby Digital Live, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, DTS Neo:PC and DTS Interactive. Supports Asio 2.0 drive. Suggested retail price: USD 119. click to enlarge   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Creative Releases Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: June 14, 2007 - 10:32 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategory=20... Creative has released Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio, a powerful soundcard for notebooks. Users who want decent audio when watching films in their portable computers will approve the new X-Fi Crystalizer technology, which restores the detail and vibrance to your compressed music and movies, says Creative. X-Fi CMSS-3D guarantees headphone surround sound. Plus, expand stereo music into full multichannel sound with voices centered in front of you and ambient sounds all around you. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (2) top

iPod Shuffle Now in Five Colors

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: January 31, 2007 - 5:19 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/ iPod Shuffle os now available in five colors: blue, pink, green, orange and the original silver. The player comes in 1 GB, which can store up tp 240 songs. It features up to 12 hours of battery life. Price: USD 79. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Creative Launches Wireless Headphones SE2300

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: December 27, 2006 - 6:00 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcategory=... Creative announced the Wireless Headphones SE2300 with bluetooth technology. The earphones also features an audio transmitter that can wirelessly operate up to a range of 10 metres, a cool lightweight design, user-friendly controls and advanced Bluetooth technology. It has a built in-rechargeable Li-Ion battery, which works up to 8 hours. In addition, the E2300 emits a beeping sound when its battery levels are low. It can be charged using either an AC outlet or USB port. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Logitech Intros Z-10 Speaker System

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 31, 2006 - 10:10 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/upp/details/US/EN,crid=2676... Logitech this week introduced a new member of its Advanced Peripherals line, the Z-10 Interactive Speaker System, featuring built-in touch-sensitive controls and a backlighted display that shows track, volume, clock and system information from the PC. The equipment integrates one-inch tweeters and three-inch woofers on each satellite and uses a built-in amplifier which splits the high and low frequencies. The speakers also include a headphone jack and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input that can connect to MP3 players or other audio devices. The Z-10 will be available in September for USD 150. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Logitech Announces Wireless DJ Sytem

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 10, 2006 - 3:20 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2653,CON... Logitech this week announced the Wireless DJ Music System, which lets users stream digital music from the PC to any stereo system or powered multimedia speakers, using the company’s Music Anywhere wireless technology. It consists of a transmitter that plugs to the PC via USB and a receiver that connects to the stereo system through a standard RCA connector or mini input jack. Navigation is done with a remote equipped with LCD display and scroll wheel. The range of both the transmitter and the control is 150 feet (50 meters). The Wireless DJ will be available in late September for USD 250. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Creative Intros PoPz Portable Speakers

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 7, 2006 - 3:27 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=29... Alongside its new Zen Neeon 2, Creative has released the TravelSound PoPz portable speakers, which feature two high sensitivity 36 mm micro drivers. The devices draw power from the music player and thus need no batteries. Compatible with a variety of Zen and MuVo models, the TravelSound PoPz is available in grey, blue, pink and black, for a suggested retail price of USD 49. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

TwinMOS Launches iPod Audio System

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 25, 2006 - 4:52 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.twinmos.com/bluetooth/boom/boom.htm TwinMOS has announced its BooM I 2.1 audio system compatible with most iPod models. The equipment consists of two parts: the system itself, containing four satellite speakers with 32 W total output, and a subwoofer, with 25 W output. Besides iPods, it supports other MP3 players, CD players, desktops, notebooks and TVs through a stereo mini jack connection. The system includes an IrDA remote control and an optional Bluetooth receiver. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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