M-Audio (formerly Midiman) has announced their new consumer sound card, the Revolution 7.1. As it's name implies, the Revolution will be capable of high definition, eight channel output. It is the first consumer audio solution to support SRS Labs' Circle Surround II, which enhances audio from a stereo source. The Revolution is M-Audio's second consumer product after many years in the professional market, the first being the Sonica. Here is an excerpt from the press release:

With output for up to seven speakers and a subwoofer, Revolution 7.1 rivals even the best movie theaters. Where a 5.1 format places speakers beside the listener, 7.1 places them both beside and behind them for a much more immersive and believable surround sound experience. Revolution 7.1 even lets users experience eight channels of high-definition 24-bit/192kHz audio simultaneously. The included Dolby Digital EX DVD player allows listeners to immerse themselves in today’s highest quality DVD surround sound. Revolution 7.1 fully supports stereo, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 formats as well.

M-Audio Revolution 7.1 Press Release (140 KB)

Revolution 7.1

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