M-Audio Revolution 5.1 [3/36] Introduction

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/192kHz playback on six analog outputs,

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®:

 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)