The Aureon 7.1 Universe represents a superior sound system that transforms your PC into a professional surround sound studio for music, games and DVD. It features 8 channels and the latest 24 bit/192 kHz converter technology for analog-digital and digital-analog recording and playback. Whether from left to right, from the rear of from the front: With Aureon 7.1 Universe, top games and movies on DVD become the ultimate experience in sound with captivating realistic surround sound. And even musicians get their money's worth, because numerous sound sources can be connected to the Aureon 7.1 Universe, for example, to transform the PC into a multitrack hard disk recording studio. The included 5¼" front module also opens audiophile opportunities for sound enthusiasts. Next to stereo inputs and outputs for analog and digital devices (optical and coaxial) are connections for headphones and microphone. But that's not all. A direct connection from the tape deck or record player is also possible – and classic audio treasures are converted to superb digital sound using the supplied power package consisting of phono amplifier (with hardware RIAA equalization) and professional software for converting old recordings! Last but not least, the PC can also be controlled via infrared remote control using the front module. Whether DVD, music or games – the Aureon 7.1 Universe adapts itself to commercial standards: The surround sound systems offers many commercial standards, for audiophiles and gamers alike: Sensaura 3D, EAX, ASIO, A3D, DirectSound. Using "non-audio mode," DTS and AC3 streams are directly transferred to the optical digital interface where they can be processed by other devices (e.g. surround receivers). Incl. extensive software, such as DVD player and Sound Laundry TerraTec edition 2.0. 4G-Sound - because your ears deserve only the best The "4G-Sound" symbol guarantees that only perfectly tuned state-of-the-art sound technology is used. This ensures an absolutely natural listening experience in digital studio and DVD quality. Simply rely on your good taste in sound and music and look for the 4G-Sound label. 

Technical Details Compatibility • 4G Sound • DirectSound / 3D • A3D 1.0 • EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0 • MacroFX • EnvironmentFX • MultiDrive • ZoomFX • I3DL2 • PC 2001 • PCI specification Rev. 2.2 • PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification 1.0 Software • Intervideo WinDVD – 8 channel version • Algorithmix Sound Rescue – TerraTec Edition 2.0 Digital Audio • 8/16/24-bit recording at up to 96 kHz (mono/stereo) • 8/16/24-bit playback at up to 192 kHz (mono/stereo)* • Record and playback of all audio sources Audio Mixer • Individual level controls for all audio sources PCI Card Connectors • 4 Line Out, stereo (3.5 mm) 24 Bit/96 kHz* • Line In, stereo (3.5 mm) 24 Bit/96 kHz • Bit-true Digital output, optical, 44.1/48/96 kHz Onboard connections • 2 separated CD audio inputs, stereo (MPC3) • Aux In, stereo (MPC3) • Digital CD audio in, stereo (Molex) • MIDI In/Out via Slotbracket adaptor

 Front Module Connectors • Bit-true Digital output, optical/coaxial, 44.1/48/96 kHz (TOS link) • Bit-true Digital input, optical/coaxial, 44.1/48/96 kHz (TOS link) • 1 Line Out, stereo (Cinch) 24 Bit/96 kHz* • Line In, stereo (Cinch) 24 Bit/96kHz • Phono In, stereo (Cinch) • Microphone In, mono (6.3 mm) 24 Bit/96 kHz with Gain Control • Headphones Out, stereo (6.3 mm) 24 Bit/96 kHz* with Volume Control • IR Remote Control Receiver System requirements • One free PCI 2.2 compatible PCI slot • Additional free bracket slot for (optional) MIDI Port bracket • Intel Pentium III or AMD K6 III 600 or higher • 256 MB system memory • DirectX 8.1 compatible 32MB 3D Video Card • CD-ROM drive / DVD-ROM drive (for DVD playback) • 100 MB free hard disk space • Windows 2000 with ServicePack 3 or higher or Windows XP with ServicePack 1