TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Universe User manual

TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Universe
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The ultimate Quality in Sound
The Aureon 7.1 Universe represents a superior sound system that transforms your PC into a
professional surround sound studio for music, games and DVD. It features 8 channels and the
latest 24 bit/192 kHz converter technology for analog-digital and digital-analog recording and
playback.
Whether from left to right, from the rear of from the front: With Aureon 7.1 Universe, top games
and movies on DVD become the ultimate experience in sound with captivating realistic surround
sound. And even musicians get their money's worth, because numerous sound sources can be
connected to the Aureon 7.1 Universe, for example, to transform the PC into a multitrack hard
disk recording studio.
The included 5¼" front module also opens audiophile opportunities for sound enthusiasts. Next
to stereo inputs and outputs for analog and digital devices (optical and coaxial) are connections
for headphones and microphone. But that's not all. A direct connection from the tape deck or
record player is also possible – and classic audio treasures are converted to superb digital sound
using the supplied power package consisting of phono amplifier (with hardware RIAA
equalization) and professional software for converting old recordings!
Last but not least, the PC can also be controlled via infrared remote control using the front
module.
Whether DVD, music or games – the Aureon 7.1 Universe adapts itself to commercial standards:
The surround sound systems offers many commercial standards, for audiophiles and gamers
alike: Sensaura 3D, EAX, ASIO, A3D, DirectSound. Using "non-audio mode," DTS and AC3
streams are directly transferred to the optical digital interface where they can be processed by
other devices (e.g. surround receivers).
Incl. extensive software, such as DVD player and Sound Laundry TerraTec edition 2.0.
4G-Sound - because your ears deserve only the best
The "4G-Sound" symbol guarantees that only perfectly tuned state-of-the-art sound technology
is used. This ensures an absolutely natural listening experience in digital studio and DVD quality.
Simply rely on your good taste in sound and music and look for the 4G-Sound label.

TerraTec Aureon 7.1 Universe
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Technical Details
Compatibility
• 4G Sound
• DirectSound / 3D
• A3D 1.0
• EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0
• MacroFX
• EnvironmentFX
• MultiDrive
• ZoomFX
• I3DL2
• PC 2001
• PCI specification Rev. 2.2
• PCI Bus Power Management Interface
Specification 1.0
Software
• Intervideo WinDVD – 8 channel version
• Algorithmix Sound Rescue – TerraTec Edition 2.0
Digital Audio
• 8/16/24-bit recording at up to 96 kHz
(mono/stereo)
• 8/16/24-bit playback at up to 192 kHz
(mono/stereo)*
• Record and playback of all audio sources
Audio Mixer
• Individual level controls for all audio sources
PCI Card Connectors
• 4 Line Out, stereo (3.5 mm) 24 Bit/96 kHz*
• Line In, stereo (3.5 mm) 24 Bit/96 kHz
• Bit-true Digital output, optical, 44.1/48/96
kHz
Onboard connections
• 2 separated CD audio inputs, stereo (MPC3)
• Aux In, stereo (MPC3)
• Digital CD audio in, stereo (Molex)
• MIDI In/Out via Slotbracket adaptor
Article No.: 10406
EAN code: 4017273104065
Warranty: 24 month
Front Module Connectors
• Bit-true Digital output, optical/coaxial,
44.1/48/96 kHz (TOS link)
• Bit-true Digital input, optical/coaxial,
44.1/48/96 kHz (TOS link)
• 1 Line Out, stereo (Cinch) 24 Bit/96 kHz*
• Line In, stereo (Cinch) 24 Bit/96kHz
• Phono In, stereo (Cinch)
• Microphone In, mono (6.3 mm)
24 Bit/96 kHz with Gain Control
• Headphones Out, stereo (6.3 mm)
24 Bit/96 kHz* with Volume Control
• IR Remote Control Receiver
System requirements
• One free PCI 2.2 compatible PCI slot
• Additional free bracket slot for (optional)
MIDI Port bracket
• Intel Pentium III or AMD K6 III 600 or higher
• 256 MB system memory
• DirectX 8.1 compatible 32MB 3D Video
Card
• CD-ROM drive / DVD-ROM drive (for DVD
playback)
• 100 MB free hard disk space
• Windows 2000 with ServicePack 3 or
higher or Windows XP with ServicePack 1
Package Content
• Aureon 7.1 Universe PCI audio card
• Aureon 7.1 Universe front module
• IR remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)
• Driver & software CDs
• TOS link cable (1.0 m)
• PCI card link cable
• MIDI adaptor kit
• 2 x 6.3 mm / 3.5 mm jack adaptors
• Manual
• Service Card
• Registration Card
* Windows XP with ServicePack 1 even allows playback
with 24Bit / 192 kHz