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Auzentech introduces new X-Raider 7.1 and X-Studio 5.1 sound cards

Auzentech introduces two new sound cards which are said to have a good price performance ratio.

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On its product website Auzentech has introduced two new sound cards: The Auzentech X-Raider 7.1 and the X-Studio 5.1.

The Auzentech X-Raider 7.1 offers the following specifications:

•8 (7.1) Surround Sound System
•Extraordinary Magic voice, Microphone echo and key-shifting
•NE5532A OPAMP / Swappable OPAMP sockets for 7.1 channel
•SPDIF(Optical) Input & Output Support
•Internal Digital output via 2-pin connector
•HD Front Panel Audio Support
•Xear3D Audio Engine, EAX1.0/2.0, A3D and DirectSound, A3D
•Line Input : 3.5 mm phone jack
•Microphone Input : 3.5 mm phone jack
•Speakers Output : 4 x 1/8” stereo 3.5 mm phone jacks (Front/Rear/Center-SW/Side)
•2 SPDIF Input/Output (TOS Link) , Maximum 24bit/96 kHz
•CD-In, Aux-In and signal input converter

The specs of the X-Studio 5.1 are as follows:

•Low Profile Audio Card
•DirectSound 3D, A3D, EAX 1.0/2.0
•Standard PCI 2.1, 2.2 Interface
•5.1 Channel Surround Sound
•Swappable OPAMP for Front channel
•Internal Digital output via 2-pin connector
•QSOUND 3D Surround Engine Driver support (DirectSound 3D, A3D, EAX 1.0/2.0)
•Filtering Circuit / +6dB Gain of Pre-amp for MIC
•Optical 24-bit/ 96kHz digital output support
•HD Front Panel Audio Support
*Onboard connections
•MIC Input, Line Input, G9 Port
•SPDIF(Optical) digital Output: 48 kHz / 96kHz
*External Connector (G9 Multi output Cable)
•SPDIF(Coaxial) Digital output
•3 Line Outs(Front, Side, Center/Sub.W), Stereo (3.5mm)18Bit/48kHz
•1 Headphone Out, stereo (3.5mm) 18 Bit / 48 kHz
•Line In, stereo (3.5 mm) 18 Bit / 48 kHz
•Microphone In, mono (3.5 mm) 18 Bit / 48 kHz

With both sound cards Auzentech focuses on the PCI format. Thanks to the low profile format the X-Studio 5.1 are especially qualified for HTPCs with a flat design. Auzentech mentions a recommended retail price of 49,99 USD (X-Studio 5.1) and 59,99 USD (X-Raider 7.1).

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Author: Mario Riemann (Jul 10, 2009)

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natr0n

Re: Auzentech introduces new X-Raider 7.1 and X-Studio 5.1 sound cards

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11.07.2009 05:05

The 5.1 card it uses the VIA tremor, it's the lowest of the line in the envy 24 series audio.

The 7.1 uses cmedia's 8768 chip which is the lowest of there chips.

I use to use an envy 24 card they are pretty good cards, I remember we use to use different firmwares on the CHAINTECH AV-710, so we could use better drivers from other brands usiing the same chip.

I learned a lot from that av-710

Now I'm using the x-fi xtreme music .

ruyven_macaran	Re: Auzentech introduces new X-Raider 7.1 and X-Studio 5.1 sound cards
Super Moderator 11.07.2009 01:14	Neither of these cars use a Creative SPU.
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Ar.Pi	Re: Auzentech introduces new X-Raider 7.1 and X-Studio 5.1 sound cards
Senior Member 11.07.2009 00:33	Once Audio Card was an essential part in my PC build. But On-board sound is so great, really leaps and bounds from what it was couple of years back that a dedicated sound card seems like an afterthought. Unless of course you have some special needs/audio setup or crazy audiophile. However, for 50$ is not that bad, if it proves better than on-board.
Senior Member 11.07.2009 00:33

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