The Media Vision Pro Sonic 16 is a 16-bit ISA sound card based on the Jazz16 chipset (sometimes utilizing the Thunder chip), offering Sound Blaster 16 compatibility, Yamaha OPL3 FM synthesis, and a 50-pin SCSI interface for CD-ROM drives. It was designed for DOS 5+ and Windows 3.1 with 4W/channel output.Key Features & Specs

• Chipset: Jazz16 chipset, often used to bridge older Media Vision technologies with Sound Blaster standards.
• Audio Quality: 16-bit stereo sampling, capable of up to 44.1 kHz, with high-quality components and low-noise design.
• Compatibility: Ad Lib, Sound Blaster, and partial Sound Blaster 16/Pro compatibility.
• FM Synthesis: Yamaha YMF262 (OPL3) chip.
• Interface: 16-bit ISA bus.
• SCSI Controller: Uses a Zilog Z0538010 (NCR 5380 clone) for CD-ROM drives.
• Connectivity:
  • Stereo Mini-jack Line Out (4 watts per channel into 4 ohms).
  • Line-In / Microphone-In.
  • Game/MIDI Port.
  • Internal CD-ROM Audio Headers.
• Configuration: Jumper-based for IRQ (2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15) and DMA (1, 3, 5, 7).
• Mixer Chip: Often uses the MVA508B or MVA514.

• MIDI Bug: The Jazz chipset is known for a small MIDI buffer, which can cause dropped or stuck notes.
• Power Requirement: Requires -5V from the ISA slot, which may require a voltage converter on some modern ATX systems.
• SCSI Usage: While intended for CD-ROMs, the SCSI interface can sometimes be used for hard drives or removable media in Windows 95/98.

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