Jason Unger
04-11-07, 09:36 AM
Getting High-Performance Audio from Media Center
Like most CE products, the audio performance levels of PC-based products run the gamut, starting with basic devices like standard desktop or laptop PCs with sound that could be compared to commodity CE A/V gear such as compact systems or portable radios.
Better sound can be achieved through High Quality Integrated sound processing (found built into many main system boards), which can rival the performance of most mainstream A/V products that the majority of the market would find to be a good value and offer a rewarding experience for the casual listener.
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In the same vein as specialty A/V products, you can find PC-based A/V servers with extensive audio processing and step-up performance specifications, including Signal-to-Noise ratio, which can make a significant difference when using the analog outputs.
At the highest end of the spectrum are products using balanced audio connections and hardware designed for the world's best Digital Audio Workstations. Servers at this lofty level of performance offer true "no compromise" audio reproduction when connected into an audiophile music or film playback system.
At Spring EHX, Scott Varner of Niveus Media presented at "How to Get High-Resolution Audio from an Entertainment PC" providing attendees with ways to improve the quality of sound from media centers. We share his presentation online.
For more details on getting high-quality audio from media center, check out
http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/18229.html
Like most CE products, the audio performance levels of PC-based products run the gamut, starting with basic devices like standard desktop or laptop PCs with sound that could be compared to commodity CE A/V gear such as compact systems or portable radios.
Better sound can be achieved through High Quality Integrated sound processing (found built into many main system boards), which can rival the performance of most mainstream A/V products that the majority of the market would find to be a good value and offer a rewarding experience for the casual listener.
http://www.cepro.com/asset/7710 (http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/18229.html)
In the same vein as specialty A/V products, you can find PC-based A/V servers with extensive audio processing and step-up performance specifications, including Signal-to-Noise ratio, which can make a significant difference when using the analog outputs.
At the highest end of the spectrum are products using balanced audio connections and hardware designed for the world's best Digital Audio Workstations. Servers at this lofty level of performance offer true "no compromise" audio reproduction when connected into an audiophile music or film playback system.
At Spring EHX, Scott Varner of Niveus Media presented at "How to Get High-Resolution Audio from an Entertainment PC" providing attendees with ways to improve the quality of sound from media centers. We share his presentation online.
For more details on getting high-quality audio from media center, check out
http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/18229.html