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AuzenTech X-FI Prelude 7.1 Sound Card PCI 32BIT EAX 5.0
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SKU: 23788
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Part #: PRELUDE
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- By T_K @Jan 17, 2008
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Features
Overview
- 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate
- 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output
- 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of stereo digital sources at 96kHz to stereo output
- 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates:32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
- ASIO 2.0 support at 16-bit/44.1kHz, 16-bit/48kHz, 24-bit/44.1kHz 24-bit/48kHz and 24-bit/96kHz with direct monitoring.
- Enhanced SoundFont support of up to 24-bit resolution
- 64MB of X-RAM
- Rear panel connectors for MIC, line input, channel line output, S/PDIF input and output
- Front panel connectors for MIC input and headphone
- On-board connectors for AUX and digital extension header
- Swappable OPAMP Socket (Front L/R only)
- Software and drivers
Features Top
 Gaming Mode
Enjoy the ultimate gaming performance and maximum realism.
 Battle in a 3D soundscape
Bullets whiz past your head. Explosions shake the room. Take your games to the next level with EAX® ADVANCED HD™ sound effects.
 X-Fi CMSS-3D delivers an amazingly realistic surround sound experience with headphones
Know exactly where your enemies are whether you're using headphones or speakers.
 Boost game audio performance even further
Free up system memory and improve your audio quality and performance in games such as Battlefield 2, Prey, Quake 4, Doom 3 and others that take advantage of X-RAM.
 X-Fi Crystalizer™ automatically Upgrades existing games for extreme realism
Experience gaming audio that sounds more dynamic and realistic than you could ever imagine!
Features Top
 Entertainment Mode
X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer and CMSS-3D will transform your PC to a complete DIgital Entertainment system and Home Theatre PC.
X-Fi CMSS-3D delivers an amazingly realistic surround sound experience with headphones
X-Fi CMSS-3D technology expands your stereo MP3s and digital movies into surround sound over multichannel speakers, stereo speakers or even headphones. Voices are centered in front of you and ambient sounds are moved all around you.
X-Fi Crystalizer™ restores vibrance to music and movie audio
X-Fi Crystalizer technology restores the detail and vibrance to your compressed music and movies. All the highs and lows are intelligently enhanced so you'll hear everything in crystal clarity.
Features Top  Audio Creation Mode
Utilizing the Creative X-Fi audio processor, you'll get the most advanced features and effects of any audio processor for music and audio creation delivering pristine audio playback quality.
 Advanced Features and Effects for Music and Audio Creation
Auzen X-Fi Prelude supports up to eight different 24-bit hardware effects, unprecedented hardware synthesis capabilities, 24-bit SoundFont sampling, and 3D MIDI recording.
 Lowest Latency ASIO Recording
Experience the most precise audio recording capabilities in any class with ASIO recording that has latency as low as one millisecond with zero CPU load.
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Specifications
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Specifications Key Components
- Creative X-Fi CA20K audio processor
- One AKM AK-5394 super high performance 192kHz 24-bit ADC for analog input
- Four AKM AK-4396 192kHz 24-bit advanced multi-bit DAC for analog output
- 64Mbytes of memory for audio processing
- High fidelity audio OPAMPs for analog input and output (TI OPA2134)
- Front L/R output OPAMP is replaceable by end-user (National LM4562NA)
- Dual mode S/PDIF receiver and transmitter
Audio Performance (Rated Output @ 5Vrms, Typical Value)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
- Stereo Output : 120dB (part spec)
- Front and Rear Channels : 120dB (part spec)
- Center : 120dB (part spec)
- Subwoofer and Side Channels : 120dB (part spec)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (-3dBFS, A-weighted) : 0.001% - part spec
- Frequency Response (+/-0.01dB, 24-bit/44.1kHz input ) : 20khz (part spec)
- Frequency Response (+/-0.01dB, 24-bit/96kHz input ) : 43.5 khz (part spec)
- Frequency Response (+/-0.01dB, 24-bit/192kHz input) : 87 khz (part spec)
- 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
IO Connectors
- One 3.5mm MIC input connector in rear panel
- One 3.5mm line input connector in rear panel
- One 4-pin AUX connector on board
- Four 3.5mm 8 channel line output connectors in rear panel (FL/FR/C/SW/RL/RR/RSL/RSR)
- One S/PDIF combo input connector in rear panel for receiving either coaxial or optical digital
- One S/PDIF combo output connector in rear panel for transmitting either coaxial or optical digital
- One 10-pin front panel connector on board for MIC input and headphone support
- One 40-pin digital extension header on board to support AD-Link and other digital functionality
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| Reviewed by clessard on March 19, 2010 |
Experience: 2 Weeks |
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I've never been a fan of onboard audio, especially for a gaming system. It seemed at the time of purchase this was the best card for the money. The SNR of this card is better than the X-FI Bavura & HomeTheater HD however it's PCI based (but I don't know of any ATX mobo that doesn't have at LEAST one PCI slot). No HDMI, which is not a concern for me.
I found exactly what I was looking for: a card that could do DTS encoding on-the-fly. I used the included TOSLINK cable to connect to my Yamaha speakers and never looked back. You only have to enable "DTS Connect" and "DTS Neo 6 PC" and you'll have 5.1 in everything you do, including listening to music. I chose the "Cinema" setting for everything (put an emphasis on the center channel) and it suits me just fine.
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| Reviewed by Pagla on February 19, 2010 |
Experience: 2 Months |
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its an awesome gaming card for first person shooters. the footsteps, and environmental sound effects while you are running around feels "fuller". easier to hear from where ppl are shooting at you.
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| Reviewed by Yu_C on February 18, 2010 |
Experience: 5 Days |
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This is a really nice card for my needs. Clear sounds. I tried 4.1 for the first time (aside from 2.1), this is one hell of an experience in gaming where the sounds are 3d. Would definitely recommend gamers to try this baby out.
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| Reviewed by Arkainos on February 16, 2010 |
Experience: 1 Days |
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Well this card is amazing. Been wanting it for a while and finally got it on sale. It has lot of features and is quite configurable via software. I would recommend it for the audiophile.
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| Reviewed by Kathryn_J on February 13, 2010 |
Experience: 3 Days |
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Couldn't be more happy with this card. Had been looking for something to replace the integrated sound in my HTPC. I'm running the 7.1 analogue outputs to my Denon's 7.1 inputs, and couldn't be more pleased. Compared to the built in audio on the motherboard...well, there is no comparison. Awesome card.
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| Reviewed by Cheng_C on February 12, 2010 |
Experience: 2 Days |
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this is an amazing card. just got it from the mega sale promo for 120. the music quality is unbelievable. you can clearly tell something different once you have it installed. great for movie, game and music production. highly recommend for anyone looking for a mid price range but high value card.
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| Reviewed by Phyllipe_L on February 1, 2010 |
Experience: 5 Months |
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The card is amazing, it's running well and I upped my game by alot. I was using my on-board card while playing Modern Warfare 2 and one of my friend told me to get a sound card in order to get better. I can almost ear them from their spawn and I don't miss any kills cause of my sound.
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| Reviewed by chinabomb on January 16, 2010 |
Experience: 3 Weeks |
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excellent sound card, excellent sound. completely blow my old xonar DX by 100 miles, I am looking for better op-amp, where can I get them cheap in GT Vancouver?
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| Reviewed by Patrick G. on December 17, 2009 |
Experience: 2 Days |
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I needed a new sound card since now I have 2 gaming PC's and onboard doesn't suit me. So I opted for this card for the living room box, which is also an entertainment center PC.
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| Reviewed by Small Turtle on December 6, 2009 |
Experience: 2 Weeks |
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I am a convert - add me to the list of folks who have heard the difference after upgrading from a X-Fi XtremeGamer! I did not think it would make a huge difference; but for all those who enjoy music and video on their computers, this card rocks Sound Blaster's own X-Fi offering.
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