ASUS Unveils Xonar D1 PCI Audio Card

Author: Cássio Lima Date: July 28, 2008 - 11:21 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 | Comments (0) top

ASUS Unveils Xonar HDAV1.3

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: June 6, 2008 - 3:38 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 | Comments (0) top

ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2X and U1

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: October 8, 2007 - 8:23 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 | Comments (0) top

ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2/D2X

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: August 28, 2007 - 9:59 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 | Comments (0) top

Creative Releases Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: June 14, 2007 - 12:32 PM 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 | Comments (2) top

iPod Shuffle Now in Five Colors

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: January 31, 2007 - 6:19 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 | Comments (0) top

Creative Launches Wireless Headphones SE2300

Author: Alessandra Carneiro Date: December 27, 2006 - 7:00 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 | Comments (0) top

Logitech Intros Z-10 Speaker System

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 31, 2006 - 12:10 PM 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 | Comments (0) top

Logitech Announces Wireless DJ Sytem

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 10, 2006 - 5:20 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 | Comments (1) top

Creative Intros PoPz Portable Speakers

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 7, 2006 - 5:27 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 | Comments (0) top

TwinMOS Launches iPod Audio System

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: May 25, 2006 - 6:52 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 | Comments (0) top

VIA Launches New VT1708 HD Audio Codec

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: February 24, 2006 - 6:28 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/8-channel/vt1708/ VIA released a new audio codec, called VT1708, supporting 8-channel audio (7.1 format), 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio for digital/analog conversion and 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio for analog/digital conversion, 24-bit resolution and 192 KHz sampling rate. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Diamond reenters sound card market

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 28, 2005 - 12:51 PM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.diamondmm.com/xtremesound.php Diamond Multimedia is reentering the sound card market with two products. The Xtreme Sound incorporates 24-bit Dolby 7.1 surround sound, 10-band equalizer, preset audio environments, headphone, speeker and a multi-track recording and editing studio (Audacity). The Xtreme Sound DDL adds Double Digital Live, which converts audio signals into a Dolby Digital bitstream, for transport and playback through a home theater system. Suggested retail prices are USD 30 and USD 60. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

New I-Trigue L3800 speaker system

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 24, 2005 - 6:26 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategory=27... Creative has announced a new 2.1 speaker system in the I-Trigue family. The L3800 promises to transform any Zen player into a high-fidelity sound system. A wireless remote is used to control both the speakers and the media device. Delivering 48 W of RMS, the new I-Trigue uses Creative’s NeoTitanium micro driver technology and Lateral Firing Transducers (LFT), driven separately by two amplifiers present in each satellite. Suggested retail price is USD 150. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Numark launches iPod mixing console

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 13, 2005 - 10:02 AM PST Category: Audio More Info: http://www.numark.com Numark has launched a two-channel mixer that enables DJs and iPod enthusiasts to integrate portable music libraries with other music and sound reinforcement systems. The iDJ has two docking stations compatible with all models of the Apple player. Features include 3-band EQ with gain control on both channels, dedicated microphone input with tone and level control, phono/line inputs and turntable spindle receptacle. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top