M-Audio Revolution 7.1 PCI Card 24/96 (Macintosh & Windows)

Revolution 7.1 is the ultimate audio upgrade for your PCI-based computer. Play DVDs and all your music in surround sound, make games more realistic, and record or mix your own music. 7.1 surround sound output and high-definition 24-bit/192kHz fidelity insure that you'll experience it all the way that it was meant to sound. Designed by M-Audio - one of the biggest names in the pro music industry - Revolution 7.1 packs all this advanced technology into a small PCI card that's a breeze to install and use.

Features
PCI solution for high-quality surround sound up to 7.1
Also supports DTS output and Dolby Digital 5.1/EX (6.1 DVD) decoding
High-resolution audio output up to 24-bit/192kHz
True professional 24-bit/96kHz recording
Incredible 107dB signal-to-noise ratio
Real-time stereo-to-surround conversion
SRS Circle Surround II technology delivers realistic surround sound from any stereo source
Simple control panel for Bass Management and other features
Supports all popular media players including Windows Media 9
Includes software bundle worth over $200

Ultimate Surround Sound Experience
Music, movies and games all become more intense, more alive when you're surrounded by sound. Revolution 7.1 is the ultimate PCI solution providing output for up to seven speakers and a subwoofer, rivaling even the best movie theaters. Where 5.1 places speakers beside you, 7.1 places them both beside and behind you for a much more immersive and believable surround sound experience. Sound effects become so real that you'll find yourself ducking to avoid bullets and low-flying planes. And Revolution 7.1 fully supports stereo, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 formats as well.

Listen to All Your Music in Surround
Built-in SRS Circle Surround II technology instantly transforms your music collection into incredibly lifelike surround sound music. It dynamically separates instruments, vocals, and even crowd noises for an experience you have to hear to believe. Full support for Microsoft Windows Media 9 means you can play surround sound audio from the Internet today. And if you don't have a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker system, TruSurround XT lets you enjoy the benefits of multi-channel by providing virtual surround sound on your stereo or even headphones.

The Gaming Advantage
Ultra-realistic 3D positional audio makes you feel like you're really in the game and gives you the advantage of hearing exactly where danger lies. Revolution 7.1 supports today's popular game technologies such as Sensaura, EAX, DirectSound, and A3D. Your games will never be the same.

Advanced Technology Made Easy
One name is found in more studios and used by more music professionals than any other: M-Audio. Now we've distilled over a decade of pro audio experience into the highest-quality, easiest-to-use PCI-based surround sound solution. You get incredible specs like 107dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.003%THD for pristine audio fidelity. Revolution 7.1's intuitive control panel also makes it easy to access powerful pro features like Bass Management, Speaker Optimization and Input Metering.

Technical Features
24-bit/192kHz audio playback on all output channels.
Supports all speaker configurations from stereo (or headphones) up to 7.1
Analog line in supports recording up to 24-bit/96kHz
Analog mic in supports recording up to 24-bit/96kHz
Coaxial digital output
S/N Ratio A->D: 100dB
S/N Ratio D->A: 107 dB (eight channel/two channel)
Driver-Level Bass Management
Windows Media 9 Compatibility
Very low CPU utilization
Dolby Digital Decode (Windows)
Supports both CircleSurround II and TruSurround XT

Technical Info

Specifications
Minimum System Requirements for PC Windows ME / 2000 / XP
Without CircleSurround II: P 200 MMX, 64 MB RAM
With CircleSurround II 5.1: PIII 500, 64 MB RAM
With CircleSurround II 7.1: PIII 700, 128 MB RAM

Minimum System Requirements for Mac OS 9.2.2 or Higher (OS X compatible)
Without CircleSurround II: G3 350 (Native), 64 MB RAM
With CircleSurround II 5.1: G4 350(Native), 64 MB RAM
With CircleSurround II G4 500, 128 MB RAM

Package Contents
Revolution 7.1 comes with over $200 of high-quality software including: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 (full version)
VJ Lite (full version)
WinDVD 4 (Dolby Digital EX version)
Propellerhead Reason (trial version)
Ableton Live (trial version)
Over 100 sounds and loops
Free M-Powered Artists CD sampler