ESI Prodigy HiFi 7.1 Soundcard

The Prodigy X-Fi NRG is a powerful 7.1 channel, 24-bit / 96kHz capable PCIe based soundcard featuring the AKM AK4358 D/A Converter for playback signals with 112dB dynamic range. The combination with a fine selection of high quality condensers and a special circuit design provides perfect sound quality. The OpAmps on the card are installed on sockets, providing the possibility to change them to the users preference.

The X-Fi chipset from Creative provides perfect 3D sound capability and excellent compatibility to all important 3D applications such as games and home theater playback software.

Featuring a professional headphone amplifier and digital input as well as digital output, Prodigy X-Fi NRG provides a lot more connection options than comparable soundcards.

The Features

Here are additional specs for those of you who love details. Most of these specs come directly from the manufacturers.

General

• 192 kHz 7.1 HiFi surround audio interface
• 24-bit / 96 kHz ADC with 102dB(a) dynamic range
• 24-bit / 192 kHz DAC with 108dB(a) dynamic range
• S/PDIF digital I/O with optical connectors
• High quality RCA connectors for the main analog output signal
• Up to 4 simultaneous inputs and 10 simultanous outputs
• Special design to eliminate CPU and HDD noise
• Supports 5.1, 7.1 and other surround formats professional
• EWDM driver technology
• DirectWIRE support to record any signal from any source internally
• Integrated headphone and microphone amplifiers
• ASIO 2.0 support for professional multichannel applications
• QSound support under Windows XP available
• Works under Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista and 7