Introduction; Revolution 5.1 Features; System Requirements Windows - M-Audio Revolution 5.1 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Revolution 5.1 by M-Audio. Revolution 5.1 is the ideal
audio upgrade for any PC or Macintosh computer*, delivering the ultimate in surround
sound performance to your computer system. Revolution 5.1 brings you up to
24-bit/192kHz audio and the highest-quality stereo, virtual surround, and
multi-channel surround sound available today.
Please take the time to read this User Guide. It will tell you how to install Revolution 5.1 on
your particular computer and instruct you on how to get the most from your audio interface.
*Must meet minimum system requirements

Revolution 5.1 Features

Professional-quality
24-bit/96kHz stereo recording on either mic, line, or internal CD/Aux inputs with L/R
record level control
Award-winning Control Panel lets you customize your stereo or surround sound
settings, with monitor level control for all inputs, line outputs, and headphone
output
Pro audio playback performance—
Dynamic Range: 109dB (A-weighted); Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -109dB (A-weighted);
THD+N:<0.00185% (-95dB)
Supports Dolby Digital 5.1 (AC-3)®, and DTS®
SRS TruSurround XT™ technology delivers 5.1 virtual surround sound over stereo
speakers, Deep Bass Enhancement and Dialogue Enhancement™
Advanced SRS Circle Surround II™ technology creates multi-channel surround
sound from your stereo MP3s, CDs and other audio
Sensaura™ Game Mode takes your EAX-encoded game and creates a superior
spatialized gaming experience
Supports the following playback sampling frequencies with MME drivers (kHz): 32,
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192
Supports the following output formats: 24-bit Linear PCM; 16-bit Linear PCM; Dolby
Digital (AC-3), Dolby Pro Logic, or DTS
Coaxial (RCA) S/PDIF output jack
One-year warranty
System Requirements
Windows PC®:
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Requires available PCI card slot
Minimum Required — for stereo operation:
Intel Celeron 350MHz or AMD K6II 500MHz
128MB RAM
CD-ROM Drive
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 (SP4) or XP (SP1)
DirectX 9.0b (included)
24-bit/192kHz playback
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on six analog outputs,