Videologic Sonic Vortex 2

Description: Model ID VL-60372 / VideoLogic Sonic Vortex 2 - Sound card - 18-bit - 48 kHz - 3D Sound - PCI - Aureal AU8830 / SonicVortex2 is the very ... more

Videologic Sonic Vortex 2 ... latest in hardware-accelerated PCI audio for the power gamer, bringing you superb 3D positional effects, more responsive gameplay and hi-fi quality sound.

Based on Aureal 3D (A3D) 2.0 technology, used in state-of-the-art flight simulators and amusement rides, SonicVortex2 immerses you in compelling 3D sound from headphones, two or four speakers. SonicVortex2's on-board processor further enhances your gameplay by relieving the strain on your PC, making more of its CPU power available for higher frame rates and more involving gameplay. SonicVortex2 also supports up to 320 MIDI voices and is shipped with great audio applications including Future Beat 3D, the first 3D music creation software; the acclaimed Yamaha XG software synthesizer for enhanced MIDI playback; the Jet-Audio multimedia suite; MP3 playback software; and shareware for copying and compressing LP and CD tracks.

Newest Review: ... musicians, meaning that you can put your MP3’s onto MiniDisc easily and at the highest quality, with output at either ... more

... 32, 44.1 or 48 kHz. Videologic have given the SonicVortex2 a Recommended Retail Price of £64.99, although it's high-street price is more like £40, which I believe represents excellent value for money, considering the quality and features available. I would recommend this card to any serious games player or anybody with a need for a S/P DIF output at a great price. ...more

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Videologic Sonic Vortex 2: VideoLogic SonicVortex2 (536 words)
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The SonicVortex2 is the latest hardware accelerated PCI sound card from VideoLogic, a company known better for their 3D graphics chips, rather than their sound cards. The board is based around the Aureal Vortex2 SuperQuad PCI design, which allows advanced features such as quad speaker support and an S/P-DIF digital optical output all on the one card, an attribute not shared by its rivals such as the Diamond Monster MX300 and the Turtle Beach Montego Quadzilla which both require an additional card to host such features. Internally, the card also offers CD, TAD, and auxiliary input in the form of MPC3 connections, so that items such as CD-ROMs and Voice Modems ... Read the complete review

Technical Details for Videologic Sonic Vortex 2

Product Description	VideoLogic Sonic Vortex 2 - sound card
Device Type	Sound card
Enclosure Type	Plug-in card
Interface Type	PCI
Localisation	English
Signal Processor	Aureal AU8830
Sound Output Mode	3D Sound
DAC Data Width	18-bit
Sample Rate	48 kHz (max)
Max Speakers Qty	4
Package Type	Retail
System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or later
Manufacturer Warranty	5 years warranty