ESS1688 16-Bit Stereo Sound Card

The ES1688 chipset provides 16-Bit Stereo sound through FM synthesis, using the ESS 'ESFM' synthesis chip, delivery a rich 72 operator sound. This card was voted PC Magazines 'Editors Choice' for top quality sound and value for money. Ideal for end-users and system assemblers, this is an ideal choice for an entry level budget priced sound card.

Digital Audio Features:
4KHz to 44.1KHzADPCM, ESPCM Audio compression20 voices/ 72 Operators6 bit (64 steps) software master volume controlUniversal upgrade port
Recording & Playback16 bits stereo A/D and D/A
Sampling Rate
Data Compression
ESFM Synthesizer
Volume Control
Wavetable

Output Power Amp:2 watts per channel
Audio Mixer : 6 channel Mixing
Compatibility: Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro, Window Sound System, Window 95's Direct Sound , MPC, MPCII, AdLib
Card Configuration: Embedded Driver in Win 95, Software programmable under DOS and Win 3.x
MIDI Interface : MPU401 (UART mode) (ESS1688 only)
Audio Utilities: WILLOW POND
Sound System include: Media Launcher, Presto Arranger MIDI Sequencer, Media Rack, Wave Editor and WinChime
Advanced Power Managemnet: Self-timed power down, auto wake up,Suspend/Resume