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VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the release of the VIA Envy24HT, a new high performance Audio Controller with superior recording and playback features that marks a new level in PC audio performance. The Envy24HT PCI multi-channel audio controller is a no compromise PCI solution that brings professional studio quality sound to the home PC user. With 24-bit resolution and sampling rates up to 192kHz, the VIA Envy24HT enables the highest recording quality in its class, and provides two inputs and 10 outputs that connect to the latest 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems for perfect home theatre performance. Partners for the EnvyHT chipset are among others TerraTec.



Features: · AC'97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant Codec
· 18-bit, 6 channel DAC outputs
· 1 Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) on all channels
· Integrated IEC958 line driver for S/PDIF
· S/PDIF compressed digital or LPCM audio out
· Hardware downmix option to 2 channels
· 3D stereo expansion for simulated surround
· 18-bit independent rate stereo ADC
· 4 stereo, 2 mono analog line-level inputs
· Second line-level output with volume control
· External Audio Amplifier Control
· Low Power consumption mode
· Exceeds Microsoft® WHQL logo requirements
· 3.3V digital, 3.3 or 5V analog power supply
· 48-pin LQFP small footprint package Source: VIA

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