Philips Sound Solutions
Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User’s Guide 5
1.1. KEY FEATURES
Gaming and Music-centric audio components transform your PC into an
advanced digital audio processor!
• QInteractive3D technology offers precise 3D sound positioning with all headphone and
speaker output configurations and is compatible with DirectSound3D, EAX 1.0, EAX
2.0/I3D Level 2, A3D enabled games.
• QXpander converts ANY ordinary stereo input to 3D surround sound with any
headphone or two-speaker set configuration.
• 15 unique reverb environments using the exclusive QSound Environmental Modeling
(QEM) algorithms for totally immersive gaming and dramatic musical performances.
• Dynamic Energy Enhancement found in the new QSizzle* and QRumble* components
feature low, mid and high frequency enrichment algorithms to improve sonic fidelity for
highly compressed digital audio files such as MP3s and WMAs with natural replacement
harmonics that compensate for lost sonic detail. Simply put, it makes MP3’s sound
great.
• Exclusive QMSS technology creates a virtual 4-channel surround field and fills the sound
gap between speakers to create a complete 360-degree wraparound audio experience
that is smooth and natural.
• Normalization * smoothes out the volume differences within audio files and reduces the
volume variation within all audio sources - automatically.
• Two Industry standard digital input (S/PDIF In) connectors allows for connection to
digital audio outputs for capture, playback, recording, or monitoring.
• Industry standard digital output (S/PDIF Out) allows for connection to digital speakers or
external Dolby Digital™ or DTS™ decoders.
• Professional style 10-Band Equalizer * for precise sound tailoring of all digital audio
media.
• Default and user defined Presets * for maximum personalization of all your games,
music, and movies – exactly the way you like it.
* Optional features available with the Dynamic Edge Plus Package Upgrade.