Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. HEAD OFFICE: US DISTRIBUTION CENTER: 7400 MacPherson Ave, Suite 111 1790 Midway Lane Burnaby, BC, Canada Bellingham, WA, USA V5J 5B6 98226 Tel (604) 431-5020 Fax (604) 431-5155 BBS (604) 431-5927 V32bis Gravis UltraSound(tm) - CD Quality Sound From Your PC Now you can add unheard of audio realism to you games and presentations. UltraSound is the most advanced sound technology available, delivering 16 bit, crystal clear sound to your IBM or compatible PC. True CD quality, wave table synthesis and stereo recording make UltraSound the ultimate sound solution. CD QUALITY SOUND ================ UltraSound delivers 16 bit - 44.1kHz sound with 96 db of dynamic range for true CD quality sound at an affordable price. 32 VOICES ========= Supports 32 digital and/or synthesized voices for richer sound effects and music quality. WINDOES MULTIMEDIA ================== UltraSound supports Windows Multimedia Extensions for added sound impact in presentaion and business programs. UltraSound includes multi-source mixing capabilities and meets or exceeds MPC standards. WAVE TABLE SYNTHESIS ==================== Step beyond the limitations of FM synthesis. Wave table synthesis is based on real sounds - it provides more realistic sound reproduction and an infinite range of musical instruments. COMPATIBILITY PLUS ================== "Compatibility" is your assurance that UltraSound will work with existing games that support AdLib and Sound Blaster. "Plus" means UltraSound will provide better quality sound from sound files and games designed for other sound boards. RECORDING/SAMPLING ================== UltraSound features 16 bit digital recording with sample rates from 2 to 44.1kHz in either mono or stereo. Separate circuits allow for simultaneous recording or playback. STANDARD MIDI INTERFACE ======================= Industry standard MIDI interface (UART 6850) supports MIDI In, Out and Thru with an optional low cost cable adapter. Compatible with most MIDI programs. JOYSTICK PORT ============= Many of today's most popular games require a speed compensating game port when used on fast PCs. UltraSound's built-in speed compensating game port supports PCs up to 50 MHz 486 and beyond. Connect a second joystick with an optional "Y" cable. AMPLIFIED OUTPUT ================ Built-in 2 watt amplifier supports desktop speakers and headphones EASY INSTALLATION ================= Installation software eliminates the confusion of jumpers and technical jargon. UltraSound provides full 16 bit bus support and can be installed in either an 8 or 16 bit expansion slot. 256K ONBOARD MEMORY =================== Upgradeable to 1 megabyte with standard DIP memory chips. OPTIONAL ADD-ON BOARDS ====================== 16 bit Stereo Recording CD ROM Interface (Available 1st Qtr 93) SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS =================== IBM PC or compatible XT, AT, 286, 386, or 486 DOS 3.0 or greater 286 or greater recommended Hard disk recommended Ad Lib AdLib Gold 1000 | | UltraSound | Sound Blaster | Sound Blaster Pro | | | | | Synthesized Voices 32 11 11 20 22 CD Quality Sound * Digital Audio Voices 32 0 1 2 2 Stereo Digital Voices 16/32 0 0 1 1 Stereo Synthesis * * * On-card Memory 256k None None None None Speed Adjusted Game Port * MIDI Interface * Stereo Sample Rate (kHz) 2-44.1 None Mono 1-44.1 4-22 MPC & Windows 3.1 Compatible * * * Recording Resolution (bits) 8/16* 12 8 CD ROM Interface # # # On-board Mixer # # # # Optional Suggested Retail (US): $199.95 Pkg. Size 9 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 12" Unites per Master Carton: 10 Hardware Req'd: IBM PC, XT, AT, 286, 386, 486 Hardware Recommended: Hard Drive On-board Memory: 256k Software Req'd: DOS 3.0 or greater Digital Audio: 8 and 16 bit Digital Stereo Channels: 32 Voices: 32 Voice Signal to Noice Ratio: 80 db Total Harmonic Distortion: < .014% Stereo Amplifier: Built-in, 2W Digital Recroding (stereo): 8 or 16 bit Variable Sample Rates: 2-44.1kHz MIDI Support: Ind. Std (6850 UART) MIDI Connectors: In, Out, Through