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A sound card is a computer expansion card that can input and output sound under control of computer programs. Typical uses of sound cards include providing the audio component for multimedia applications such as music composition, editing video or audio, presentation/education, and entertainment (games). Many computers have sound capabilities built in, while others require these expansion cards if audio capability is desired.
General characteristics
A typical sound card includes a sound chip, usually featuring a digital-to-analog converter, that converts recorded or generated digital waveforms of sound into an analog format. This signal is led to a (typically 1/8-inch earphone-type) connector where an amplifier, headphones, or similar sound destination can be plugged in. More advanced designs usually include more than one sound chip to separate duties between digital sound production and synthesized sounds (usually for real-time generation of music and sound effects utilizing little data and CPU time).
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Audiotrak - Sound and audio cards for desktop PCs.
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Digital Audio Labs - Sells products that offer a wide range of hardware-based solutions for PCs, used primarily by professional sound recording organizations and individuals.
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Ego Systems - Manufactures desktop media production hardware and software.
ESS Technology, Inc. - PC audio solutions based on the ESS chip platform.
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