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As stated we'll be reviewing the X-Fi Fatality FPS soundcards, here are its specifications:
Technical Specs
- 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate
- 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output
- 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of stereo digital sources at 192kHz to stereo output
- 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
- ASIO 2.0 support at 16-bit/44.1kHz, 16-bit/48kHz, 24-bit/44.1kHz 24-bit/48kHz and 24-bit/96kHz with direct monitoring.
- Enhanced SoundFont support at up to 24-bit resolution
- 64MB of X-RAM
Audio Performance (Rated Output @ 2Vrms)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
- Stereo Output 109dB
- Front and Rear Channels 109dB
- Center, Subwoofer and Side Channels 109dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (20kHz Low-pass filter) = 0.004%
- Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input ) = <10Hz to 46kHz
- Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/192kHz input) = <10Hz to 88kHz (Stereo only)
On-Board Connectivity
- FlexiJack (Performing a 3-in-1 function, Digital In / Line In / Microphone) via 3.50mm mini jack
- Line level out (Front / Rear / Center / Subwoofer / Rear Center) via 3.50mm mini jacks
- AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card
- One AD_Link (26 pin) connector for linking to the X-Fi I/O Console (upgrade option)
I/O Drive Connectivity
- Two RCA jacks for coaxial SPDIF input and output
- Two RCA jacks for Auxiliary input
- Two optical connectors for optical SPDIF input and output
- Two mini MIDI female connectors for MIDI input and output
- Headphone output and volume control via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack
- Shared line-level analog Line/Microphone input via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack
A first glimpse of the X-Fi Fatality FPS