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Sonifex PC-AUR44 Auricon 4.4 PCIe Analogue Sound Card

$1 009.80

Sonifex PC-AUR44 Auricon 4.4 PCIe Analogue Sound Card

The Auricon 4.4 is a professional quality 4 stereo input and 4 stereo output analogue PCIe audio card. The inputs and outputs can be reconfigured as separate mono channels, giving eight inputs and outputs..

Shipping duration: 7 - 14 days

Description

PC-AUR44 Auricon 4.4 PCIe Analogue Sound Card

The Auricon 4.4 is a professional quality 4 stereo input and 4 stereo output analogue PCIe audio card. The inputs and outputs can be reconfigured as separate mono channels, giving eight inputs and outputs.

It is supplied with a Windows WDM driver to provide full sound card functionality under Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Server 2008R2, Windows 8, Server 2012 & Windows 10 & Windows Server 2016.

The card uses 24-bit 192kHz sigma-delta converters which pass data to and from the PC via a single lane PCI Express interface. An onboard FPGA provides audio buffering, level adjustment and mixing functions. Hardware sampling rates of 48kHz, 96kHz and 192kHz are available, with the Windows sampling rate converter transparently providing support for other rates. The card supports extended bit depths to 32 bit and the software sampling rate and bit depth (32, 24, 16 or 8 bits PCM) can be set independently for each input and output channel.

Windows Wave, DirectSound and DirectShow API’s are supported, as are a variety of audio compression modes via the Windows Audio Compression Manager or other software compression systems. On Windows Vista/Server 2008 and later systems, the Core Audio API is also fully supported.

There are four configuration settings for the Auricon 4.4, these being Mode (stereo/mono), H/W Sampling Rate, Input Coupling and Maximum Line Level. The mode may be configured as either stereo or mono. In mono mode the number of input and output channels that Windows sees is doubled. The maximum line level can be set to +15dBu, +16dBu, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu or +24dBu. The input coupling can be set to either DC or AC (the default is AC).

The playback topology consists of a master output level, mute control and peak meter, and input monitor level and mute controls for each of the line inputs. The record topology consists of a master input level, mute control and peak meter, and level controls and mutes for the physical input and digital loopback. The digital loopback allows the output of the card to be digitally mixed back into the input. The range on the input and output master controls and individual line controls is -96dB to 0dB.

Multiple cards may be installed in a single PC.

A 44-pin high-density D-type connector to XLRs breakout lead is offered as an option.

Technical Specification For PC-AUR44

Operating Systems Supported

Platform: Supports Windows – XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Server 2012 (32-bit and x64 versions), Windows 10 & Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Audio Specification
Dynamic Range: 114dB typical (unweighted)
Input Impedance: 20k (balanced)
Output Impedance: 40Ω (balanced)
Maximum Signal: +24dBu (34.6Vp-p)
Frequency Response: Input – DC to 88kHz (DC coupling) 1Hz to 88kHz (AC coupling) Output – DC to 88kHz (192kHz hardware sampling rate)
Connector: 44-pin high-density D-type female

Equipment Type

PC-AUR44 Auricon 4.4 PCIe analogue sound card

Physical Specification

Dimensions (Raw): 14cm (L) x 12.5cm (H) x 2cm (D)
5.5” (L) x 4.9” (H) x 0.8” (D)
Dimensions (Boxed): 27cm (L) x 22.5cm (H) x 6cm (D)
10.6” (L) x 8.9” (H) x 2.4” (D)
Weight: Nett: 0.10kg Gross: 0.20kg
Nett: 0.2lbs Gross: 0.4lbs

Accessories

PC-AUR44BC41 Auricon 4.4 XLR breakout cable, 4 inputs, 1 output
PC-AUR44BC14 Auricon 4.4 XLR breakout cable, 1 input, 4 outputs
PC-AUR44BC44 Auricon 4.4 XLR breakout cable, 4 inputs, 4 outputs
Description

PC-AUR44 Auricon 4.4 PCIe Analogue Sound Card

The Auricon 4.4 is a professional quality 4 stereo input and 4 stereo output analogue PCIe audio card. The inputs and outputs can be reconfigured as separate mono channels, giving eight inputs and outputs.

It is supplied with a Windows WDM driver to provide full sound card functionality under Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Server 2008R2, Windows 8, Server 2012 & Windows 10 & Windows Server 2016.

The card uses 24-bit 192kHz sigma-delta converters which pass data to and from the PC via a single lane PCI Express interface. An onboard FPGA provides audio buffering, level adjustment and mixing functions. Hardware sampling rates of 48kHz, 96kHz and 192kHz are available, with the Windows sampling rate converter transparently providing support for other rates. The card supports extended bit depths to 32 bit and the software sampling rate and bit depth (32, 24, 16 or 8 bits PCM) can be set independently for each input and output channel.

Windows Wave, DirectSound and DirectShow API’s are supported, as are a variety of audio compression modes via the Windows Audio Compression Manager or other software compression systems. On Windows Vista/Server 2008 and later systems, the Core Audio API is also fully supported.

There are four configuration settings for the Auricon 4.4, these being Mode (stereo/mono), H/W Sampling Rate, Input Coupling and Maximum Line Level. The mode may be configured as either stereo or mono. In mono mode the number of input and output channels that Windows sees is doubled. The maximum line level can be set to +15dBu, +16dBu, +18dBu, +20dBu, +22dBu or +24dBu. The input coupling can be set to either DC or AC (the default is AC).

The playback topology consists of a master output level, mute control and peak meter, and input monitor level and mute controls for each of the line inputs. The record topology consists of a master input level, mute control and peak meter, and level controls and mutes for the physical input and digital loopback. The digital loopback allows the output of the card to be digitally mixed back into the input. The range on the input and output master controls and individual line controls is -96dB to 0dB.

Multiple cards may be installed in a single PC.

A 44-pin high-density D-type connector to XLRs breakout lead is offered as an option.

Specifications
Technical Specification For PC-AUR44

Operating Systems Supported

Platform: Supports Windows – XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, Windows 8, Server 2012 (32-bit and x64 versions), Windows 10 & Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Audio Specification
Dynamic Range: 114dB typical (unweighted)
Input Impedance: 20k (balanced)
Output Impedance: 40Ω (balanced)
Maximum Signal: +24dBu (34.6Vp-p)
Frequency Response: Input – DC to 88kHz (DC coupling) 1Hz to 88kHz (AC coupling) Output – DC to 88kHz (192kHz hardware sampling rate)
Connector: 44-pin high-density D-type female

Equipment Type

PC-AUR44 Auricon 4.4 PCIe analogue sound card

Physical Specification

Dimensions (Raw): 14cm (L) x 12.5cm (H) x 2cm (D)
5.5” (L) x 4.9” (H) x 0.8” (D)
Dimensions (Boxed): 27cm (L) x 22.5cm (H) x 6cm (D)
10.6” (L) x 8.9” (H) x 2.4” (D)
Weight: Nett: 0.10kg Gross: 0.20kg
Nett: 0.2lbs Gross: 0.4lbs

Accessories

PC-AUR44BC41 Auricon 4.4 XLR breakout cable, 4 inputs, 1 output
PC-AUR44BC14 Auricon 4.4 XLR breakout cable, 1 input, 4 outputs
PC-AUR44BC44 Auricon 4.4 XLR breakout cable, 4 inputs, 4 outputs

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 27 × 23 × 7 cm

Brand

Sonifex

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Sonifex is a Private Limited Company owned by the Directors, which manufactures broadcast audio equipment for the radio, TV, security and telecommunications industries. This is a family business, started as a partnership in 1969 by Paul and Dorothy Brooke, which has had a steady turnover of trading, and has established a recognised position in the radio broadcasting industry. The company became a limited company in 1983 and the operation moved to new purpose built premises at Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, during 1986. In 1987, the size of the premises was doubled to 11,000 square feet of production space with excellent working conditions and facilities for recreation. An extension was completed in February 1998, adding another 7,000 ft² of engineering and storage space. Over 90% of British radio broadcast studios have in the past used some form of Sonifex equipment and the company exports on average 50% of its products. Sonifex supplies equipment to over 60 countries world-wide and is recognised for the quality and reliability of its designs and finished equipment.
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