AZT-BRAVURA | Auzentech X-Fi Bravura 7.1 - 7.1 Channel, 120dB - PCI-Ex1

Overview: The Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 is designed for optimal audio output, both both digital and analog. The Creative X-Fi PCI Express Core Interface audio processor is on the back of the board while the analog circuitry is on the front, allowing for greater signal differentiation and better-performing analog circuit design.

PCI Express: PCI Express (PCIe) is a serial bus standard that provides a higher throughput than the older, parallel PCI bus standard. Unlike PCI Express sound cards built with PCI processors adapted for the PCIe slot, the X-Fi Bravura is built around Creative Labs' PCI Express processor. As a native-PCI Express sound card, the X-Fi Bravura can take full advantage of the higher-throughput of the PCIe bus.

I/O Mode Control: Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 provides presets for Analog I/O to adapt to the environment of the user.

Multichannel Speaker output: The Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 uses 114dB Digital to Analogue Converters (DAC) with high quality metalized capacitors for the filter circuitry. The Operational Amplifiers (OPAMPs) for all channels are upgradable.

Independent Headphone Output Circuitry: With a maximum sampling rate of 24/192 kHz output, the Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1 is suitable for professional headphones. The proprietary headphone amplifier uses an independent 120dB DAC, an upgradable OPAMP, and film capacitors for the DAC filter.

X-Balance Pointing Ground Supply: Auzentech's proprietary Pointing Ground Design shares one point for the DAC, OPAMP, Power supply and to the output jack, stopping noise from interfering with the signal, outputting a signal with much less distortion. In the Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1, the design has been improved over previous models for even greater output filtering and driving capacity. The X-Balance Pointing Ground Supply uses Conductive Polymer Capacitors with ten times the ESR rating than normal condenser capacitors and a superior instant power supply capacity.

Key Features

• Creative X-Fi native PCI Express audio processor
• Supports 7.1 channel playback up to 24-bit/96kHz for Speakers outputs
• Supports stereo playback up to 24-bit/192kHz with 120dB DAC for Headphone output
• All output OPAMPs (x5) are replaceable by end-user
• Exclusive Hi-fi headphone amplifier for professional headphones with 1/4" phone jack
• Stereo/Balanced mode microphone pre-amplifier for professional microphones
• Premium quality audio pats including WIMA MKP, Nichicon ES and conductive polymer capacitors.
• I/O Mode Control, Pointing Ground Design, X-Balance Power Generation System
• Optical/Coaxial combo connector for S/PDIF output
• Intel HD Audio 10-1 pin front panel connector
• DTS Neo:PC & DTS Interactive for Windows 7 and Vista
  (DTS for Win 7 and Vista via Download. Due last week February, 2010.)

How to Connect

X-Fi Bravura Connections (above). Click to enlarge.

Full Features

• PCI Express x1 Interface
• Creative X-Fi native PCI Express audio processor
• Supports 7.1 channel playback up to 24-bit/96kHz for Speakers outputs
• Supports stereo playback up to 24-bit/192kHz for Headphone output (Only supports 192khz sample-rate on Vista or later)
• Creative X-Fi Technology
• CMSS 3D
• Crystalizer
• EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD sound effects
• Bass Management
• 10-Band, Multi-channel Equalizer
• Alchemy (to enable audio rendering of DirectSound 3D applications under Vista O/S).
• Supports DTS Neo:PC & DTS Interactive for Windows 7 and Vista
  (DTS for Win 7 and Vista via Download. Due last week February, 2010.)
• All output OPAMPs (x5) are replaceable by end-user
• Proprietary Auzentech technology including Pointing Ground Design, X-Balance Power Generation System
• Premium quality audio pats including WIMA MKP, Nichicon ES and conductive polymer capacitors.
• 1/4" phone jack for professional headphone with exclusive Auzentech proprietary Hi-fi headphone amplifier (1/4 stereo phone adaptor plug included)
• High performance audio convertors
• DA : 120dB dynamic range (Headphone, AK4396)
• DA : 114dB dynamic range (Multi channel, CS4382A)
• AD : 102dB dynamic range (WM8775)
• Intel HD Audio 10-1 pin front panel connector
• Optical/Coaxial combo connector for S/PDIF output
• Auxiliary Digital Out pin for HDMI connection
• Stereo/Balanced mode microphone pre-amplifier for professional microphones
• Selectable Microphone Pre-Amplifier Mode or Line Input Mode
• Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) v1.0 Compliance

Minimum System Requirements

• Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2000+processor (Pentium 4 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon XP 2400+processor or faster recommended)
• Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista(32/64-bit), Windows XP with Service Pack3 ( x64 Edition, Media Center Edition)
• 256 MB RAM for XP, 512 MB RAM for Windows Vista, 1GB RAM for Windows 7) pour Windows Vista, 1GB RAM pour Windows 7)
• 600 MB of free hard disk space
• Available PCI Express (x1,x4,x8 or x16) slot
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive