List of Major Sound Card Manufacturers (N-Z)

ID: q117347


SUMMARY

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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New Media Corporation
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Model: .Wavjammer
Phone: (714) 453-0100
Warranty: Life
Computer Interface: PCMCIA
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: N/A
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: FM4
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: No
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: No
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface:

Omni Labs
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Model: Audio Master
Phone: (415) 788-1345
Warranty: 1 Yr.
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
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: Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Ensoniq
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Opt
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: Optional FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation:
Onboard Mixer: Opt
CD-ROM Interface: Optional SCSI w/ASPI

Orchid Technology
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Model: GameWave 32
Phone: (510) 683-0300
Warranty: 4 Yr.
Computer Interface: Any ISA
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
DMA Channels Above 3 Supported: No
Max Sample Rate-Recording in kHz: N/A
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, Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Analog Dec. DSP
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: No
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Orchid Technology
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Model: SoundWave 32
Phone: (510) 683-0300
Warranty: 4 Yr.
Computer Interface: Any ISA
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:44
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 44
DSP Included: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: Yes
Synthesizer Type: FM4, Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Analog Dec. DSP
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Reveal Computer Products
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Model: SC600
Phone: (800) 473-8325
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: 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

Roland
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Model: RAP-10/A+
Phone: (213) 685-5141
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: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: No
Synthesizer Type: Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Roland Sound Canvas
MIDI Interface Included: Opt
Adlib Compatible: No
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface:

Sigma Designs
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Model: WinSound 16
Phone: (510) 770-0100
Warranty: 5 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: No
Synthesizer Type: FM4
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: SCSI

Sound Minds Technology
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Model: ITL1600
Phone: (408) 374-7070
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: 48
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:48
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 48
DSP Included: No
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: No
Synthesizer Type: FM4
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Toptek Technology
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Model: Golden Sound Pro 16
Phone: (818) 960-9211
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: 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, Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL3
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Toptek Technology
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Model: Golden Sound Pro 16 Plus
Phone: (818) 960-9211
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: 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, Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: OPL4
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: FM Chip
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: SCSI

Turtle Beach Systems
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Model: Multisound Monterey
Phone: (914) 966-0600
Warranty: 1 Yr.
Computer Interface: 16-bit ISA (AT) only
IRQ's Above 7 Supported: Yes
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: Yes
Synthesizer Type: Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: TurtleBeach/ICS
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: No
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: None
Via MPU-401 Emulation: UART windows only
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface:

Vision Enhancements
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Model: Vision Sound Solution
Phone: (602) 265-5665
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: Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: Oak Mozart
MIDI Interface Included: Yes
Adlib Compatible: Yes
Sound Blaster Compatible Via: SW Emul
Via MPU-401 Emulation:
Onboard Mixer: Yes
CD-ROM Interface: Proprietary

Wearnes Technology
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Model: Beethoven ADSP-16
Phone: (408) 456-8838
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: 48
Max Sample Rate-Mono Playback in kHz:48
Max Sample Rate-Stereo Playback in kHz: 48
DSP Included: Yes
ADPCM Data Compression Supported: No
Synthesizer Type: Wavetable
Synthesizer Chipset: ADI
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 

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