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INTRODUCTION
The Perfect Upgrade from Basic Motherboard Audio for Enhanced Music, Movies, and Gaming
This ultra-affordable sound card upgrade allows you to start enjoying an audio experience that's not possible with basic motherboard audio. Thanks to the quality of 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ technology, your music will sound like never before. With Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit, you can convert your old records and tapes into digital audio, immerse yourself in 7.1 surround, and make your games come alive with EAX® ADVANCED HD™ technology.
REQUIREMENTS
- Intel® Pentium® III 450MHz, AMD® K7 500MHz®
- 64MB for WinME, 128MB for Win2000 SP2 & Win XP
- WDM driver for the following OS:
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000 SP3 & 4, Windows XP SP1 (SP2 when available)
Additional Requirements for Games, Viewing DVD Titles or Internet Radio
- CPU: Genuine Intel® Pentium® III 500MHz or AMD® 500MHz for Games
- DVD: At least a 2nd generation DVD-ROM drive with these recommended soft-DVD players: Intervideo's WinDVD 2000, CyberLink's PowerDVD 3.0 or later
FEATURES
MUSIC
Patented CMSS® 3D Audio Technology
- Listen to all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA and CD music in clear, compelling 7.1 surround.
EAX® Music Enhancements
- Dramatically enhance your music with features including Bass Boost, Multi-Band Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up, and more!
Full Windows Media Player 9 Support
- Enjoy Windows Media 9 Pro audio content in 24-bit/96kHz quality and multi-channel surround.
MOVIES
Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DVD Movies
- Immerse yourself in captivating theater-like multi-channel surround in traditional 5.1 surround, 6.1 surround with additional rear center channel, or 7.1 surround with a rear center or side surround configuration.
GAMES
Realistic EAX® ADVANCED HD™ Effects
- Experience the realism of environmental audio that only EAX ADVANCED HD effects can deliver in supported games. Whether you're into single player first person shooters or multiplayer online gaming, you'll hear all the action.
Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3D Games
- Enjoy dramatic 3D positional audio, and sophisticated reverb effects, up to 7.1 surround sound with over 400 existing 3D games and today's hottest titles including Unreal® Tournament 2004, Battlefield Vietnam™, Colin McRae Rally 04™, and more!
SPECIFICATIONS
High Definition Audio Quality
- 64 audio channel playback with independent sample rates
- 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate
- 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 5.1 speaker output
- 16-bit and 24-bit recording with sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
- SPDIF output up to 24-bit resolution at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48 or 96kHz
EAX® ADVANCED HD™ Audio Technology
- User-selectable EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC presets, pre-configurable DSP modes simulating various acoustic environments
- Optimized settings for headphones, stereo, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 speakers
- Creative Multi-Speaker Surround™ (CMSS®) technology transforms all stereo audio into 7.1 multi-channel playback
Realistic Wave-Table Synthesis
- 64-Voice polyphony and multi-timbral capability
- 128 GM & GS compatible instruments and 10 drum kits
- 2MB or 4MB GM SoundFont Bank included
Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit On-Board Connectors
- Line level out (Front / Side / Rear / Centre / Subwoofer) or Headphone out
- Line In / Microphone In / *Digital I/O
- Aux Audio in
* Supports SPDIF Out for Stereo Digital Speaker/ connection with Creative Digital I/O Module (sold separately)
Works with the Following Standards
- Windows® 2000, ME and XP SP2
- Sound Blaster MIDI and General MIDI
- Microsoft® DirectSound®, DirectSound 3D & derivatives
- Plug and Play
- Sound Blaster PCI
- EAX® ADVANCED HD™
- EAX
- PCI 2.3 compliant
- AC97 compliant
Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit Audio Performance
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) = 100 dB (2V)
- Frequency Response at -3 dBr = <10 Hz to 40 kHz
Specifications are based on digital-to-analog audio playback (for example: CDDA, WAV, MP3, Dolby Digital)
+Supports Windows XP SP2
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit card
- User Manual on CD
- Quick Start Guide
- Drivers for Windows® ME, 2000 SP4 and XP SP1
- Creative Software Pack
* Some of the products or bundled products featured here may not be available in your region or country. Please check with your local region site for product specifications and availability.