70SB036000000 - Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro Sound Card

Product Description:
The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro expands the award winning Sound Blaster Audigy 2 with 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, THX certification and Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio playback. Plays back stereo recordings, including MP3/WMA, CD, VCDs & DVDs in 5.1, 6.1, 7.1. The Definitive 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio Solution with 8 Channel 108dB SNR for Unsurpassed Audio Fidelity and External I/O Hub with Remote. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro delivers the most comprehensive audio capabilities and connectivity for the PC! Featuring 5 stereo Inputs/6 stereo Outputs, external I/O hub, and superior fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro supports simultaneous recording of six channels of 24-bit/96kHz audio with low latency ASIO 2.0 support. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro is also the only PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio playback in pristine 108dB SNR clarity across all channels. With the unique Creative THX Setup Console, you'll be able to create cinematic quality speaker surround with DTS-ES, Dolby Digital EX movies and 3D games!

Features and Benefits:
Studio Quality Audigy 2 ZS External I/O Hub:
* Studio quality I/O with analog stereo connectors for six channel input, optical and coaxial digital I/O, full-sized MIDI I/O, microphone with gain control, headphone with volume control, and two 1394 FireWire ports for 10 Channel In/14 Channel Out support. Record 6 channel 24-bit/96kHz.
* Two Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Ports enable PC-to-PC networking and low latency gaming plus high speed data transfers with IEEE compliant devices including MP3 players, storage devices and DV Camcorders.

Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio:
* Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX ADVANCED HD GAME effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings
* Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS is the ideal platform for Windows Media 9 content including full 24-bit/96kHz audio in discrete 5.1 surround sound.

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.
* The unique Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment.

Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback:
* DVD-Audio offers 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 pristine audio quality, clarity, and depth.
* "Lossy" compression formats like MP3 reduce file size by removing audio frequencies. The "Lossless" (MLP) compression format of DVD-Audio retains all the characteristics of the original ambient recording without compromising audio fidelity.
* Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum is the only available PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution playback at 24-bit/192kHz in stereo or 24-bit/96kHz in 5.1 surround.

Ultra-realistic EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Effects:
* Multi-Environment delivers life-like sound as multiple environments are simultaneously processed in real-time.
* 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.
* Bass Boost: Punch up the bass with all PC audio
* Multi-Channel Graphic Equalizer: Personalize playback across all 8 channels
* Audio Clean-Up: Remove noise from MP3s of old recordings
* Karaoke: Remove vocals and sing along to your favorite music tracks
* Smart Volume Management (SVM): Automatically match volume levels across music tracks
* EAX Effects: Add acoustic effects like Concert Hall to your music

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.
* Delivers virtual surround with headphones and stereo widening with stereo desktop speakers.

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. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS plays back DirectSound3D games in 5.1 surround, 6.1 surround with additional rear center channel, or 7.1 surround in rear center surround or side surround configurations.

Surround IR Remote Control Requires: PCI slot & Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 SP2 or XP