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R E V I E W E R ’ S G U I D E
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Understanding the 24-bit/192kHz Capability
Digital audio quality depends on bit depth and sample rate. Bit depth refers to how
many bits of information are available to represent each sample, a factor that trans-
lates to dynamic range. Sample rate is how many times per second the sound is
sampled. The standard for today’s audio CDs is a sampling rate of 44.1kHz at a
resolution of 16-bits per sample. The Revolution 7.1 supports sampling rates up to
192kHz and resolutions up to 24-bits—the highest available in both the professional
consumer markets.
Product Info Box
Revolution 7.1 Product Summary
In Brief
The Revolution 7.1 is the ultimate consumer
audio card for PC or Mac. It’s perfect for
power gamers who want to supercharge their
audio they way they’ve already cranked up
the video. DVD enthusiasts can use their
computer as the centerpiece of a high-quality
home-theater. Music buffs can revitalize their
existing CD and MP3 collections or enjoy new
surround music. And business users will get
wows from their presentations.
Operating systems
supported
Windows Me, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9.2.2 or
later, Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later
Price MSRP/Street*
$119.99 / $99.99
Warranty
1-year limited
Included Software
Full version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 (PC
only), WinDVD 4: Dolby Digital EX 7.1 Ver-
sion (PC only), VJ Lite, VLC Dolby-Digital En-
abled DVD player for Mac; 100 ProSessions
sounds and loops, free M-Powered Artists En-
hanced CD
In the box
Audio card, driver CD, applications software
CDs, M-Powered Artists Enhanced CD, User
guide, Registration card
Vendor
M-Audio
Arcadia, Calif.
Web site
www.m-audio.com
*Estimated. Actual prices may vary.