Digigram VX442HR PCI sound card

The VX442HR multichannel sound card offers the benefits of Digigram's HR (High resolution) series of VX sound cards.
The HR series is the new industry standard for the most demanding applications in broadcast such as production, on-air, permanent playback, and logging. State of the art sound quality, more features, and greater flexibility for custom developments make the new generation the Number 1 choice for pro audio manufacturers and independent software vendors.

Highlights:
4 x 4 Analog I/O
4 x 4 Digital I/O
24-bit/192kHz Converters
Windows XP/Server 2003, 2008/Vista/7

Key features
VX sound card with 4/4 analog I/Os and 4/4 digital I/Os
24-bit/192 kHz converters
Hardware sample rate converters on all inputs for simultaneous recording of digital signals with different sample frequencies
66 MHz/64-bit PCI interface
Maximum input and output level: +24 dBu
Comprehensive set of drivers: Digigram np, WDM DirectSound, Wave, ASIO
Short-length PCI format (only 175 mm/6.875 inches long)
Companion board connector for Digigram or custom add-on cards
Universal PCI compatibility (3.3V ready)

The VX442HR from Digigram is a short-form, multi-channel PCI card that provides four channels of analog or digital audio input, while simultaneously outputting four channels of analog or digital audio output. Especially useful for broadcast production, on-air, permanent playback, and logging, the card offers the benefits of the company's HR (High resolution) series.

The VX442HR delivers excellent audio performance with pristine sound quality and the ability to perform 24/7 in the demanding broadcast environment. Comprehensive synchronization options include AES/EBU input, Wordclock I/O, video sync and LTC input.

Specifications:
Short-length, Universal PCI card with a combination of analog and digital input/output with software programmable analog and digital gain
24-bit/192kHz converters
66MHz/64-bit PCI interface
4 analog mono inputs and 4 analog mono outputs, all on XLR connectors
Maximum level on analog inputs and outputs +24dBu
2 stereo digital inputs and 2 stereo digital outputs
Real-time, simultaneous PCM record and playback (8-, 16- and 24-bits)
Includes AES/EBU sync input, along with Wordclock I/O, Video Sync and LTC input
Hardware sample rate converters on all inputs for simultaneous recording of digital signals with different sample frequencies
Comprehensive set of Windows drivers including Digigram np, WDM DirectSound, Wave and ASIO
When using the np SDK, features include real-time mixing of several PCM audio streams, direct monitoring, level adjustment, panning, cross-fades, punch-in/punch-out, scrubbing
Connectors on included breakout cable

Format : Universal PCI 
Converters : 24-bit 
Sample Rates : Programmable from 32kHz to 192kHz 
Analog Input : 4 x XLR (on included breakout cable) 
Analog Output : 4 x XLR (on included breakout cable) 
Digital Input:  2 x XLR AES/EBU (on included breakout cable) 1 Please Note:
Can function as S/PDIF

Digital Output  2 x XLR AES/EBU (on included breakout cable) 2 Please Note:
Can function as S/PDIF

Other Connectors  On card:
62-pin HD Sub-D

On included breakout cable:
1 x XLR/F AES Sync In
2 x BNC Wordclock I/O
1 x BNC Video In
1 x RCA coaxial LTC In
 
MIDI In/Out : No 
Sync In/Out  :AES/EBU In
Wordclock I/O
Video Sync In
LTC In 
Headphone Output:  No 
THD + N  Input: <-97dB, 1kHz @ -1.0dBfs
Output: <-94dB, 1kHz @ -1.0dBfs 
Dynamic Range  >104dB, A-weighted 
Frequency Response  20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.2dB 
Minimum System Requirements  CPU power and memory required depend on the operating system and the audio application used
One free PCI (or PCI-X) slot
Windows XP, Server 2003 and 2008, Vista, Windows 7 
Specialties  Can be used in 32-bit/33MHz 5V PCI slots as well as in 64-bit/66MHz 3.3V keyed PCI slots