Terratec DMX 6Fire PCI 6-Channel Audio Interface
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PCI-board. 3 analog stereo outputs, 1/8 in. 1 analog stereo input, 1/8 in. 2 analog CD-Audio outputs.
Overview
Ultimate sound performance for DVD, games and music!
Demanding users will experience an awesome sound experience when using the DMX 6fire24/96 Sound System: 6-channel audio reproduction in excellent 24-bit quality, advanced connection options on the computer's front side and full compatibility to audio standards of games, DVD entertainment and music. Based on the successful EWX/EWS88 technology, DMX 6Fire24/96 uses only the best in sound technology: 24-bit/96kHz transducer components for all inputs and outputs guarantee a straight frequency response and a signal-to-noise ratio beyond-100db!
The bundled 5-1/4 in. front module offers audiophile options to sound enthusiasts. In addition to stereo inputs and outputs for analog and digital devices (optical and coaxial), there are plugs for MIDI instruments, headphone and microphone. Furthermore, a direct connection of tape deck and record player is also possible and the supplied phono amplifier and professional software enables you to polish your oldest records with the finest digital sound!
Gamers will also be amazed when seeing the range of compatibility. Fast DirectSound, EAX, A3D, Sensaura 3D or MacroFX are just a few of the favourite standards supported. The seamless connectivity with DVD players, AC3 and DTS reproduction via the digital interface, and fully supports current Windows operating systems from 98SE to XP with WDM drivers. For an easy start, the package includes various applications from a DVD player to audio editors… read more and a virtual sound studio.
4G Sound: This mark ensures the use of the most modern of sound technologies, which are tuned to each other to perfection. This guarantees an optimal listening experience in nothing but digital studio and DVD quality-without any "ifs ands or buts." Therefore: For all things concerning sound and music, listen to your own best judgment and always watch for the 4G sound label. read less
Demanding users will experience an awesome sound experience when using the DMX 6fire24/96 Sound System: 6-channel audio reproduction in excellent 24-bit quality, advanced connection options on the computer's front side and full compatibility to audio standards of games, DVD entertainment and music. Based on the successful EWX/EWS88 technology, DMX 6Fire24/96 uses only the best in sound technology: 24-bit/96kHz transducer components for all inputs and outputs guarantee a straight frequency response and a signal-to-noise ratio beyond-100db!
The bundled 5-1/4 in. front module offers audiophile options to sound enthusiasts. In addition to stereo inputs and outputs for analog and digital devices (optical and coaxial), there are plugs for MIDI instruments, headphone and microphone. Furthermore, a direct connection of tape deck and record player is also possible and the supplied phono amplifier and professional software enables you to polish your oldest records with the finest digital sound!
Gamers will also be amazed when seeing the range of compatibility. Fast DirectSound, EAX, A3D, Sensaura 3D or MacroFX are just a few of the favourite standards supported. The seamless connectivity with DVD players, AC3 and DTS reproduction via the digital interface, and fully supports current Windows operating systems from 98SE to XP with WDM drivers. For an easy start, the package includes various applications from a DVD player to audio editors… read more and a virtual sound studio.
4G Sound: This mark ensures the use of the most modern of sound technologies, which are tuned to each other to perfection. This guarantees an optimal listening experience in nothing but digital studio and DVD quality-without any "ifs ands or buts." Therefore: For all things concerning sound and music, listen to your own best judgment and always watch for the 4G sound label. read less
Specs
PCI-board
3 analog stereo outputs, 1/8 in.
1 analog stereo input, 1/8 in.
2 analog CD-Audio outputs, Molex (on-board)
1 analog AUX input, Molex (on-board)
1 digital CD-Audio TTL input, Molex (on-board)
1 analog stereo input, RCA (on front module)
1 analog stereo output, RCA (on front module)
1 analog stereo phono (MM, 6 mV ) input, RCA (on front module)
1 analog mono microphone input on front module, 1/4 in.
1 analog stereo headphone output on front module, 1/4 in.
1 digital stereo in- and output (TOS-Link, optical) on front module
1 digital stereo in and output, RCA/Coax (on front module)
1 MIDI in and output (5-pin DIN) on front module
Control range of : 9mV - 500mV
Output power of headphone output : 60 mW
Bus master transfer supports 24bit 4byte mode (32bit)
Simultaneous recording and reproduction of all channels with up to 24bit/96kHz
24bit/96kHz AD converters with 100 dB dynamical range (S/NR)*
24bit/96kHz DA converters with 110 dB dynamical range (S/NR)*
stereo digital input (S/PDIF with up to 24bit/96kHz)
stereo digital output (S/PDIF with up to 24bit/96kHz)
Digital input may also be used for digital audio output of an internal CD-Rom drive (TTL)
Input control of AD converters with +18dB increment in 0.5dB steps
Hardware with internal resolution of 36-bits
VU-meter in control panel (hardware based)
"None-Audio" mode for transmission of AC3 and DTS streams via digital interface
Connection option for microWAVE PC!, DXR and DXF , alternatively to DMX 6fire 24/96 front module
Software
Cyberlink 6-channel PowerDVD.
Algorithmix Sound Laundry TerraTec Edition
Steinberg WaveLab Lite Vers. 2.0
Musicmatch Jukebox
Emagic MicroLogic FUN
WDM driver for Windows 98SE/ ME/2000 and Windows XP Supports ASIO 2.0
WDM Kernel Streaming (e.g. for Sonar)
MME- and DirectSound
DirectSound 3D, Sensaura 3D, A3D 1.0/2.0 and EAX 1.0/2.0 as well as Macro FX**
ControlPanel for Windows 98SE/ME/2000 and Windows XP
System requirements
Pentium II 450 or higher
VGA graphic card, 800 x 600 / 256 colours
128 MB RAM
Windows 98SE/ME/2000 or Windows XP
Recommended System
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz, Celeron 900 MHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1 GHz
ULTRA DMA or SCSI Controller
VGA graphic card, 1024 x 768 / HiColor
256 MB RAM
* These specifications refer to technical data of used converters.
** Powered by Sensaura
3 analog stereo outputs, 1/8 in.
1 analog stereo input, 1/8 in.
2 analog CD-Audio outputs, Molex (on-board)
1 analog AUX input, Molex (on-board)
1 digital CD-Audio TTL input, Molex (on-board)
1 analog stereo input, RCA (on front module)
1 analog stereo output, RCA (on front module)
1 analog stereo phono (MM, 6 mV ) input, RCA (on front module)
1 analog mono microphone input on front module, 1/4 in.
1 analog stereo headphone output on front module, 1/4 in.
1 digital stereo in- and output (TOS-Link, optical) on front module
1 digital stereo in and output, RCA/Coax (on front module)
1 MIDI in and output (5-pin DIN) on front module
Control range of : 9mV - 500mV
Output power of headphone output : 60 mW
Bus master transfer supports 24bit 4byte mode (32bit)
Simultaneous recording and reproduction of all channels with up to 24bit/96kHz
24bit/96kHz AD converters with 100 dB dynamical range (S/NR)*
24bit/96kHz DA converters with 110 dB dynamical range (S/NR)*
stereo digital input (S/PDIF with up to 24bit/96kHz)
stereo digital output (S/PDIF with up to 24bit/96kHz)
Digital input may also be used for digital audio output of an internal CD-Rom drive (TTL)
Input control of AD converters with +18dB increment in 0.5dB steps
Hardware with internal resolution of 36-bits
VU-meter in control panel (hardware based)
"None-Audio" mode for transmission of AC3 and DTS streams via digital interface
Connection option for microWAVE PC!, DXR and DXF , alternatively to DMX 6fire 24/96 front module
Software
Cyberlink 6-channel PowerDVD.
Algorithmix Sound Laundry TerraTec Edition
Steinberg WaveLab Lite Vers. 2.0
Musicmatch Jukebox
Emagic MicroLogic FUN
WDM driver for Windows 98SE/ ME/2000 and Windows XP Supports ASIO 2.0
WDM Kernel Streaming (e.g. for Sonar)
MME- and DirectSound
DirectSound 3D, Sensaura 3D, A3D 1.0/2.0 and EAX 1.0/2.0 as well as Macro FX**
ControlPanel for Windows 98SE/ME/2000 and Windows XP
System requirements
Pentium II 450 or higher
VGA graphic card, 800 x 600 / 256 colours
128 MB RAM
Windows 98SE/ME/2000 or Windows XP
Recommended System
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz, Celeron 900 MHz or AMD K7 Athlon 1 GHz
ULTRA DMA or SCSI Controller
VGA graphic card, 1024 x 768 / HiColor
256 MB RAM
* These specifications refer to technical data of used converters.
** Powered by Sensaura
Reviews
Submitted March 1, 2005
"Da pimpin card"
I don't think I will ever need anything else cause Im not the biggest audio freak out there.
Sound
I instantly could hear things I hadn't heard before on my songs.
Features
Has more than I need
Quality
Im a little pissed the writing has started to come off on top of the headphone level knob.
Value
I can't believe the Audigy 2 with the drive bay costs more, what a piece of gavno. This card rocks
Manufacturer Support
They forgot about me for like two weeks but when I sent another email they responded really fast.
The Wow Factor
The drivebay is sexy
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