Q117420: List of Major Sound Card Manufacturers (B-C)

Article: Q117420
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Last Modified: 30-JUL-2001

The following is a list of some of the major sound card manufacturers.
Phone numbers and specifications are included.


SOUND CARD MANUFACTURERS
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Best Data Products
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Model: ACE 5000
Phone: (818) 773-9600
Warranty: 2 Yr.
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Optional Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Mwave DSP Crystal Codec
MIDI Interface Included: No
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: No
Onboard Mixer: No
CD-ROM Interface:

Best Data Products
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Model: ACE 5000
Phone: (818) 773-9600
Warranty: 2 Yr.
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: No
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: No
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: No
Synthesizer Type: Optional Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Ensoniq
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: HW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Boca Research Inc.
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Model: Sound Expression 14.4VSp
Phone: (407) 241-8088
Warranty: 5 years
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT)
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: No
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44.1
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44.1
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44.1
DSP Included: No
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Optional Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: No
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: HW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: No
CD-ROM Interface: Sony, Panasonic, Mitsumi, Enhanced IDE

Calypso Micro Products
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Model: Audio Magician
Warranty: 1 Yr.
Computer Interface: Any ISA
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: No
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: No
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 22
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:22
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 22
DSP Included: No
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM2
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL2
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: No
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: SCSI

Calypso Micro Products
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Model: Audio Magician 3D
Phone: (408) 379-9494
Warranty: 1 Yr.
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: No
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: No
Onboard Mixer: No
CD-ROM Interface:

Cardinal Technologies
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Model: Digital Sound Pro 16
Phone: (717) 293-3000
Warranty: 3 Yr.
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 48
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:48
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 48
DSP Included: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Optional Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Echo ESC624,Analog Dev. DSP
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: HW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART and Smart
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Cardinal Technologies
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Model: Digital Sound Pro 16 Plus
Phone: (717) 293-3000
Warranty: 3 Yr.
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 48
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:48
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 48
DSP Included: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Optional Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Echo ESC624,Analog Dev. DSP
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: HW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART and Smart
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: SCSI w/ ASPI

Creative Labs
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Model: Sound Blaster 16 Basic Edition
Phone: (405) 742-6622
Warranty: 1 Yr.
Computer Interface: Any ISA
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: No
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Optional Wave Blaster
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: No
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Creative Labs
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Model: Sound Blaster 16 MultiCD
Phone: (405) 742-6622
Warranty: 1 Yr.
Computer Interface: Any ISA
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: Opt
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Optional Wave Blaster
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: No
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: 3 Proprietary

Creative Labs
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Model: Sound Blaster 16 SCSI-2
Phone: (405) 742-6622
Warranty: 1 Yr.
Computer Interface: Any ISA
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: Opt
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Optional Wave Blaster
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: No
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: SCSI

Criterion Computer
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Model: Sound Genie
Phone: (510) 657-3898
Warranty: Life
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Aria
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART and Smart
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Criterion Computer
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Model: Sound Genie Pro
Phone: (510) 657-3898
Warranty: Life
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: Yes
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: 44
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: No
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: No
Synthesizer Type: Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Ensoniq
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART and Smart
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

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