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Santa Cruz combines cutting-edge technology, audiophile sonic-quality and an unprecedented array of features to accurately deliver the highest possible fidelity from your MP3s, CDs, DVDs, games and other digital audio sources. Santa Cruz also drives up to 6 powered speakers in various combinations, including discrete 5.1, quad and virtual surround with stereo speakers or headphones. Programmable sound fields further enhance your sonic experience with riveting three-dimensional realism. Unlike conventional sound cards, Santa Cruz is engineered for the future with a powerful DSP accelerator that not only allows upgrades via software but also optimizes PC system performance. For example, when playing PC games, the DSP accelerates 3D audio streams to free the host processor for graphics and other tasks. When listening to MP3 music, the DSP reassigns its resources to offload MP3 processing overhead from the host CPU. The dynamically rich audio performance of Santa Cruz measures up to your highest expectations and is surprisingly affordable — which is why Turtle Beach enjoys a world-wide reputation for engineering excellence.