This article introduceslive sound cards——a low-latency audio device with real-time audio DSP processing.
For gamers and short video live streamers, sound cards are indispensable. They not only convert digital signals from computing devices into sound signals but also provide various realistic or customized 3D sound effects, enhancing the immersive experience in games, especially in large open-world online games or shooting games, where sound details directly impact the player’s gaming experience. Meanwhile, with the rise of various self-media globally, new-generation live streaming and podcasting systems have opened up new opportunities for products like live sound cards.
Therefore, creating a high-performance, high-quality sound card for consumers not only elevates their audio experience but also represents an innovative product that brings enjoyment. The live sound card solution provided by XMOS, featuring DSP processing capabilities, offers exceptional sound quality and ultra-low latency, making it ideal for real-time applications such as live streaming, podcast broadcasting, karaoke, and gaming.
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live sound cards——a low-latency audio solution providing real-time DSP audio processing
The DSP processing technology provided by XMOS delivers high-performance, high-quality audio experiences. With exceptional sound quality and ultra-low latency, it is well-suited for real-time applications such as live streaming, podcast broadcasting, karaoke, and gaming. This solution offers flexible input and output options, including support for analog and USB connections, providing professional-grade audio for content creators and general headphone users.
Features of the XMOSsolution
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High-quality DSP effects: Features such as reverb, noise suppression, and EQ allow users to fully customize sound effects.
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Highly customizable AI noise reduction: An AI noise reduction model specifically developed for gaming, karaoke, and recording applications, featuring industry-leading performance with strong noise reduction and low latency, and flexible switching between multiple AI noise reduction models.
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Outstanding audio performance: Provides high-fidelity audio, and combined with high-performance Codec and other components, can achieve ultra-high hardware specifications (THD+N, DNR, etc.).
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Low latency: Latency as low as 0.125 ms for 6 samples (excluding ADC/DAC filters), enabling real-time audio processing. Latency as low as 1.15 ms for 56 samples (including filters), maintaining high responsiveness even in complex DSP processing pipelines.
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Flexible input and output options: Achieves seamless integration and real-time monitoring.
Advantages of the XMOS solution
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Enhanced audio quality
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Real-time processing
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Easy to use and integrate
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Professional and reliable performance
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Timeless design
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Flexible interface configuration and scalability
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Digital end can provide performance metrics close to theoretical values (SNR > 140dB, 24bit)
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Can continuously add new features for users through DFU upgrades
Devices immediately applicable with this solution
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Headphones
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Live sound cards
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USB microphones
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Gaming accessories (external sound card functionality)
System Block Diagram
Currently, XMOS’s smart audio technology and solutions have been widely applied in consumer electronics, smart homes, smart cars, and office applications, providing high-quality audio and sound effects for various terminals and systems, and serving as an omnipresent human-machine interface and emerging productivity tool to connect these applications to various networks and cloud ecosystems.
If you would like to learn more about XMOS’s globally leading audio solutions, software-defined SoCs, and their applications in other vertical industries, or collaborate with us to develop innovative products for the global market, please email:[email protected]
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About XMOS
As a unique semiconductor technology company, XMOS has always been at the forefront of smart IoT technology, committed to meeting the evolving market demand for flexible computing, continuously supporting manufacturers in developing diverse smart devices in key pillar areas such as consumer electronics, industrial, and automotive.
For more details, please visit:www.xmos.com
About Phaten Cloud
Shenzhen Phaten Cloud Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2016 in Shenzhen, specializing in the research, development, production, sales, and service of RF series modules related to wireless audio, wireless internet, and IoT. The company has 11 SMT assembly lines and 40 automated testing lines.
The company develops and provides: XMOS audio solutions, wireless audio modules, wireless network WIFI access modules, IoT modules, and application solutions for commercial and industrial-grade modules.
For more details, please visit:www.phaten-audio.com