Creative Announces First USB-based Sound Blaster X-Fi Sound Card
May 13, 2008 at 08:00:00 AM, by
Expands X-Fi range to feature a new USB-based sound solution for laptop users.
Creative has launched its first USB 2.0 audio solution that provides laptop and PC users premium Xtreme Fidelity (X-Fi) audio experience on their desktops or notebooks. The company already offers similar ExpressCard-based solution for laptops.
The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 features an elegant black design. As this device operates over USB interface, users can simply connect the device to their PC or notebook via the USB port and improve the audio quality. It enables full cinematic surround sound for movies and EAX ADVANCED HD effects in PC games.
The Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 provides 24-bit Crystalizer and CMSS-3D technology.
X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer: The X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer revitalises downloaded music and movies by restoring the details and vibrance that music and movies lost during compression. The X-Fi technology intelligently enhances all the highs and lows so everything can be heard in crystal clarity, making MP3s sound even better than CDs.
X-Fi CMSS-3D: The X-Fi CMSS-3D technology expands stereo MP3s and digital movies into virtual multi-speakers or headphones. Voices are centred in front of users with ambient sounds accurately positioned all around them, similar to a live performance.
Feature list of Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1:
- Supports USB 2.0 for high quality 5.1 audio
- USB bus-powered
- Gold plated RCA front outputs and mini-jack surround outputs for maximum fidelity
- Optical Output for connectivity to surround sound systems
- 24-bit Playback and Recording ADC, DAC
- X-Fi audio enhancement technology
- Easily accessible Headphone out and Mic In for connecting headsets
- Convenient Volume Control with push to mute feature
- Line-in monitoring
- Host-based EAX ADVANCED HD 4.0 and OpenAL support
- Creative ALchemy software that restores DS3D Games' 3D audio in Windows Vista
Pricing & Availability:
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 is available immediately via online store or retailers for $59.99 a pop.
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