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Hows this as a sound card?

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1/26/05 at 11:17pm
  • Joined: October 2004
  • Location: Tucson, AZ
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Just got this wave 8/24 digital interface. Using the box for ouput. Sounds noticabley better then my onboard. Here are the specs

ANALOG AUDIO INPUT

* balanced or unbalanced line x 8
* drive level: +4dBu or-10dBv, auto-switched via software
* input impedance: 32K ohms
* connections: 1/4" jacks and XLR connectors via patch box

ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT

* balanced or unbalanced line x 8
* drive level: +4dBu or -10dBv, auto-switched via software
* output impedance: 100 ohms
* connections: 1/4" jacks and XLR connectors via patch box

SAMPLING CONVERSION

analog-to-digital converters

* 24-bit, 128-times over-sampling
* sampling rates (kHz): 11.025, 16.0, 22.05, 24.0, 32.0, 44.1, 48.0
* dynamic range: 105 dB, A-weighted

digital-to-analog converters

* 24-bit, 128-times over-sampling
* dynamic range: 106 dB, A-weighted
* frequency response: 10 to 20 kHz, +-0.1 dB

MIDI INTERFACE

* hardware buffered using 16550 UART
* connection: MIDI In and Out via standard DIN on patch box

DIGITAL I/O OPTION (via add-on daughter card)

* S/PDIF, 24 bit, full duplex
* I/O connection
* RCA connectors (2) on base card
Home Rig --> Source: Computer, OGG @ 256kbps, 320kbps mp3, Insane quality musepack --> Gadget Labs Wave 8/24, 24bit 96khz support --> Coming Soon: M³ Amplifer --> Alessandro MS-1 / Sennheiser HD600
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1/27/05 at 12:01am
  • Joined: October 2004
  • Location: Tucson, AZ
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After using my MS1s, I can tell this is definitely a very good card. I am literally hearing things I have not heard before. Here is a bigger pic of the card


Home Rig --> Source: Computer, OGG @ 256kbps, 320kbps mp3, Insane quality musepack --> Gadget Labs Wave 8/24, 24bit 96khz support --> Coming Soon: M³ Amplifer --> Alessandro MS-1 / Sennheiser HD600
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