Multimedia Audio Series Hear the Difference Quality Sound Makes Why settle for expensive 16-bit audio boards when ATI's STEREO F/X-CD delivers quality sound and extensive features without the price premium. ATI invites you to audition the STEREO F/X-CD and hear the difference. You will be impressed. No Compromise Sound Quality components and design contribute to outstanding audio performance. The STEREO F/X-CD provides sampling rates up to 44 kHz with a dynamic range of 48 dB. The added Automatic Level Control (ALC) adjusts the volume level and Anti-aliasing filters eliminate harsh, whistling, tinny sounds during recording and playback. Putting Quality to the Test Without a doubt, an audio board should sound as good as your home stereo system. Benchmark tests confirm that the STEREO F/X-CD produces superior quality sound, outperforming competitive products. Lower distortion (Figure 1) and wide frequency response (Figure 2) produce accurate playback of low, mid and high frequencies for your listening pleasure. ATI's bass boost adds more punch to low volume levels. CD ROM Interface The STEREO F/X-CD has been designed to expand with future requirements. The CD ROM interface not only allows you to easily add a CD ROM drive later but will save an expansion slot in your PC. The added Quiet CDTM removes noise created by your PC and disk drives. Extensive Software Support Includes drivers and applications for Windows* 3.1 and DOS. Record, edit, and playback digital audio samples in stereo. Six channel mixer panel provides full volume and balance control for each audio source plus a master volume and balance control. The STEREO F/XCD is compatible with industry standards: AdLib*, Sound Blaster* and MPC*. Other Features... 386/486 compatible joystick port 20 Voice stereo FM synthesizer Optional add-in MIDI box Stereo enhancement of mono applications Built-in power amplifier Switchless installation 5 year limited warranty Hi-Fidelity PC Sound Card Superior Quality Sound Play high quality sound with sampling rates up to 44 kHz. Superior recording and playback with Automatic Level Control and Anti-aliasing filters. Bass boost and a built-in amplifier delivers more punch to your desktop speakers and headphones. Stereo Sound Record and playback digital sounds in true stereo. A 4 Operator, 20 voice stereo FM synthesizer creates rich, natural instrument sounds in stereo. Also provides increased selection of instrument sounds and effects. Stereo Effect Adds stereo effect for full, rich sound on existing applications written for mono FM synthesis. Powerful Stereo Amplifier Built-in 8 watt amplifier eliminates the need for expensive amplified speakers. Provides distortion free sound. CD ROM Interface Built-in CD ROM interface1 saves expansion slots. ATI's unique Quiet CDTM filters out all hums, buzzes and noises from CD ROM drives. MIDI Interface The optional MIDI box allows you to connect MIDI musical instruments to compose and play your own compositions. 486 Compatible Joystick Port Eliminate jerky, erratic joystick operation on fast 386/486 computers and gain full control over your games. Easy, Switchless Installation Avoid long complex installations with ATI's switchless design. You will never need to search for misplaced manuals or memorize switch settings again. 6 Channel Mixer Control up to 6 independent audio sources including PC Speaker, CD Audio, Digital Audio, FM, Line In and Microphone. Full Compatibility Full MPC, Windows*, Sound Blaster* 2.0 and AdLib* compatibility offer the largest support for existing and future games, business and educational software applications. Extensive Software Support Includes Windows and DOS software for recording, editing and playback of sound files. Sample sound files and utilities to synchronize sound and graphics. Mixer panel controls individual volumes and balance of all 6 audio sources. Outstanding Audio Performance: Accurate sound reproduction outperforms expensive competitive boards. Affordable: Sound quality of 16-bit audio boards without the price premium. Software Support: MPC, Sound Blaster*2.0 and AdLib* offers support for games, DOS and Windows applications. System Requirements IBM* AT/286/386/486, PS/2 Model 30*, or compatible systems with a hard disk. DOS 3.3 or higher. Bus IBM AT 8- or 16-bit slot. CD ROM Interface Mitsumi and Compatible drives External Connectors 15 pin Joystick/MIDI port, three 1/8" stereo jacks for: Microphone/Line In, Line In and Speaker/ Line Out. Dial hardware volume control. Internal Connectors 40 pin CD ROM drive interface, 4 pin PC Speaker and CD Audio input, 26 pin header for external control devices. MIDI Box Connectors (Optional) 15 pin Joystick port, MIDI In/Out/Thru, Sequencer Plus Jr.* software. Signal Quality 8 bit ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) 44 kHz mono, 22 kHz stereo; DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) 44 kHz stereo and mono. Dynamic Range 48 dB. Automatic Level Control for increased effective dynamic range. Filtering: 2 kHz-45 kHz programmable. Digitized Audio Input/Output Direct Memory Access support for high speed digital audio. Hardware audio decompression at ratios of 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1. Input level: 10 mV to 5 V. Amplifier 8 watts total; 4 watts per stereo channel with 4 ohm drive. Synthesizer 4 Operator, 20 Voice OPL3 stereo FM synthesizer. Software Universal drivers for DOS and Windows* applications; DOS Digital Audio and MIDI player. Windows program for recording, editing and playback of digital audio files. Collection of MIDI songs. Windows and DOS mixer panel that controls each audio source. Installation program for software and hardware configurations. Compatibility Sound Blaster 2.0, AdLib and MPC Interrupts Audio: IRQ 2, 5, 7. CD ROM: IRQ 2, 3, 5. Addresses Audio 220, 240. CD ROM: 310, 320. Dimensions 4.25" (W) x 9.5" (D). MTBF 100,000 hours. Warranty Five year limited warranty. Multimedia Audio Series Hear the Difference Quality Sound Makes ATI Technologies Inc. 33 Commerce Valley Drive Thornhill, ON L3T 7N6 Telephone (416) 882-2600 User Support (416) 882-2626 Facsimile (416) 882-2620