Maya 5.1 MKII has the VT1723 TREMOR TM controller chipset on-board which is used only in high-priced sound cards. In addition, Maya 5.1 MKII provides you the best performance with utilizing the fine parts like power regulator and grounding support as well as the optimal circuit design. MP3s, music CDs, Windows sound effects are usually 2 channel stereo sounds. MAYA 5.1MKII will expend any 2 channel sound to a 5.1 channel surround and mix rear channel and center/woofer channels to the front stereo channel for down-mixing as well. Maya 5.1 MKII supports SENSAURA3D algorithm, so you can expect more efficiency and reliability. You can enjoy games that need EAX 1.0/2.0, A3D, DirectSound 3D and more with your Maya 5.1 MKII. Maya 5.1 MKII includes additional Low-Profile type bracket so you can install it to both standard size ATX PC systems as well as slim size PC systems. To provide all the necessary jacks and ports in the compact sized LP board, MAYA 5.1 MKII integrates G9 port and multi-cable.