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INTRODUCTION

The Definitive 24-bit ADVANCED HD Gaming Solution with 8 Channel 108dB SNR for Unsurpassed Audio Fidelity™

The THX® certified Sound Blaster® Audigy™ 2 ZS delivers 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ audio, 108dB SNR clarity across 8 channels, and is the only available PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution™ 24-bit DVD-Audio playback in 24-bit/192kHz stereo and 24-bit/96Khz 5.1 surround. With EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ effects, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS produces clear, ultra-realistic sound in supported games and multi-channel playback in 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 with over 400 existing DirectSound 3D® games.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum System Requirements

• Processor: Genuine Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron 350MHZ,AMD-K6® 450MHz or faster
• Motherboard: Intel®, AMD® or 100% compatible
• System RAM: 64MB for Windows® 98SE and ME, 128MB for Windows® 2000 SP2 and XP
• Hard Disk: 600MB free space
• Operating System: Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 SP2, or XP
• Available PCI 2.1 compliant slot
• Available adjacent slot for Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional)
• Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately)
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

FEATURES

Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ Audio 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD™ ** effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings. Full Windows Media Player 9 Support. Advanced Resolution™ 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback  Only available PC audio platform to play DVD-Audio with 5 times the audio detail of CD audio in 24-bit/192kHz stereo and 24 bit/96kHz in 5.1 surround. Experience compelling music playback in audiophile quality, clarity, and depth. THX® Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS has received the prestigious THX Multimedia Certification making it the perfect choice for delivering cinematic quality audio on the PC. Ultra-realistic EAX® 4.0 ADVANCED HD ** Effects Enjoy ultra-realistic effects in today's hottest games including Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness™, Enter The Matrix™,Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell™ and more! EAX® Music Console with Acoustic Enhancements Dramatically enhance your music experience with new EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC features including Bass Boost, Multi-band Graphic Equalizer on all 8 channels, Audio Clean-up, and Karaoke. Patented Creative CMSS® 3D Audio Technology Allows all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD, and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 surround. Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital® EX Movies Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro features built-in DTS-ES and Dolby Digital® EX decoding to deliver captivating audio playback in 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround with DVD movies. Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3D Games Enjoy up to 7.1 surround in existing 3D games with no special upgrades required. ** Requires online update for EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD support

SPECIFICATIONS

High Definition Audio Quality for Playback and Recording

• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion during playback with sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz in 7.1 mode and up to 192kHz in stereo mode
• 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion during recording in 8, 16 or 24-bit at sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
• SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) input at up to 24-bit/96kHz quality
• SPDIF output up to 24-bit at 48 or 96kHz
• ASIO drivers for low latency(≤2ms) multi-track playback and recording at 16-bit/48kHz

Sound Blaster® Audigy™ 2 ZS On-Board Connectors

• Line level out (Front / Rear / Center / Subwoofer / Rear Center)
• Digital Out for 5.1 support(6-channel SPDIF output to Creative digital speakers
• Line in
• Microphone in
• FireWire® (IEEE® 1394)
• Telephone Answering Device in
• Analog / Digital CD Audio in
• 15-pin MIDI / Joystick port extension header
• Internal IEEE® 1394 header to Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Drive (Upgrade Option)
• AD_EXT extension header to the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Drive (Upgrade Option)

⁺Supports Windows XP SP2

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