Computer Audio Reviews

Description: PC soundcard with PCI-bus computer interface, one pair of balanced inputs, one pair of balanced analog outputs, digital (S/PDIF) input and output, 64Fs delta-sigma D/A converters, 128Fs delta-sigma A/D converters. Sample rates supported: 22, 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz. A/D and D/A resolution: 24 bits maximum. Nominal analog input and output level: +4dBu, internally switchable to -10dBu. Nominal headroom: 15dB ref. +4dBu.
A/D specifications: Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.05dB. Channel separation: 110dB at 1kHz. Dynamic range: 110dB ref. 4dBu. Full-scale S/N ratio (A-weighted): 110dB ref. 4dBu. Full-scale THD+noise: -104dB.
D/A specifications: Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.25dB. Channel separation: 110dB at 1kHz. Dynamic range: 114dB ref. 4dBu. Full-scale S/N ratio (A-weighted): 114dB ref. 4dBu. Full-scale THD+noise: -100dB.
Supplied accessories: 3.5" setup diskette, 20-pin inter-card cable, installation guide.
Minimum computer requirements: 166MHz Pentium or equivalent with 32MB RAM (64MB recommended), running Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0 (SP3 or higher). Windows WAV-compatible audio application such as Sound Forge, Cakewalk, Cubase VST, CoolEdit, FastEdDit, etc. Hard-drive performance will dictate how many tracks can be recorded and played back simultaneously.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 0-120-00992 (PCI Rev. 004, PCB Assembly Rev. D.03, FPGA Rev. 2, FPGA Code Ver. 1.04.0011).
Price: $595. Approximate number of dealers: 10.
Manufacturer: Digital Audio Labs, 26th Avenue N, Suite 102, Plymouth, MN 55441. Tel: (612) 559-9098. Fax: (612) 559-0124. Web: www.digitalaudio.com.