If you are just starting out or money is tight, you might want to consider the Terratec 512i Digital soundcard.
This well-constructed card offers most of the bells and whistles associated with more expensive sound cards at a lower cost.
Suitable for gaming, low-level music editing, MP3 playback, and even the transfer of DVD-Audio formats to an external Dolby-Digital Decoder, the 512i Digital has features to suit every application.
Two pairs of loudspeakers can be connected to the Terratec 512i and, with the help of the integrated Q3D-Software (including EAX, A3D, and DirectSound 3D support), the user can enjoy "virtual soundscapes" that closely approximate cinema surround sound.
Another notable feature is the optical digital output. It enables the user to transfer recordings to external devices such as a MiniDisc or DAT recorder at a sample rate of 48 KHz without any loss of quality.
The SoundSystem 512i Digital is a great help when it comes to creating music.
I was impressed by the editing software bundled with the card. The Terratec 512i's excellent signal-to-noise ratio also enables audio editing, with various sound source options.
Any in and out-going signals are managed from the efficient online ControlPanel.
The bundled software allows the user to produce excellent results when creating and editing MP3 files with Musicmatch Jukebox.
Price: £29.90
Contact: 0118 9821612
Feel Good factor: 7 out of 10
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