Improve your desktop's audio output for digital music, DVDs and gaming with the Riviera sound card from Turtle Beach. Analog audio outputs for up to 5.1-channel sound systems are built into the board along with an optical digital S/PDIF output for pass-through of Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel DVD sound.
Installation is simple and straightforward. Just seat the card in a vacant PCI card slot in your desktop and install the drivers from the included disk and you're ready to connect your speakers and enjoy high-quality audio. If you're looking to create music on your PC, a microphone input and MIDI port available on the card as well. Connect an optional MIDI adapter cable and you can hook up your MIDI keyboard equipment.
Note: This is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version. OEM's are packaged generically and do not include extras usually found in the retail package. OEM products are best suited for system builders who don't require documentation or bundled accessories.
S/PDIF OutputS/PDIF output allows pass-through of Dolby Digital and DTS DVD formats for pure digital-quality surround sound on A/V receivers or digital speakers.
Selectable Analog Line Output ChannelsWith selectable 2, 4 or 6 analog line output channels, enjoy multi-channel music, games and DVDs on 2, 4, or 6 (5.1)-channel speaker systems.
Supports Game Surround Sound APIsThe RIVIERA 5.1 Channel Surround Sound card supports multiple game surround sound APIs including EAX, A3D, I3DL2 and DirectSound 3D to deliver the most immersive 3D sound effects available.
Pros: This sound card is the best card i've heard hands down. Putting specs aside and focusing on sound clarity and quality this card totally blows my Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum away with both using Logitec X-530 speakers. The sound is richer and fuller and it is 8x cheaper then the SB card! I have 2 of these now and have installed one in a friends machine.
Cons: The audio imputs could be better, they don't sound as good as they could with my TV tuner.
Overall Review: Can't beat the sound quality for the price.