Creative Labs SB0200 Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 PCI Sound Card

Overview

Sound Blaster Live! is the top audio solution for seamless integration into the computer for novices and advanced users in gaming, professional music recording and playback, Internet audio and DVD/Video playback. At the heart of Sound Blaster Live! is the EMU10K1X audio processor chip. Sound Blaster Live! supports surround-sound audio on the computer with built-in support for two, four or six (5.1) speakers. With up to 6 channels of SPDIF output, users would now be able to experience 3D audio with multiple speaker systems. With Sound Blaster Live!, you can apply EAX™ effects to existing games and applications for incredibly true sound. Sound Blaster Live! is now capable of producing more than 1000 voices. This remarkable capability goes beyond the quality and performance available in most professional music equipment. With additional voices, Sound Blaster Live! delivers richer MIDI playback, simultaneous playback of more instrument notes and multi-layering of instruments to create better quality sound. With EAX Audio Technologies, Creative has made it easier for any developer who wants to incorporate high-quality 3D audio environments into their titles.

 

Specifications

Mfr Part Number:  SB0200

Brand:  Creative Labs

Model Number:  SB0200

Type:   Sound Card

 

Technical Description

Brand:  Creative Labs

Model:  SB0200

Interface:  PCI

Chipset:  EMU10K1X audio controller

Audio Inputs:  One line-level analog Line input via stereo jack on rear bracket, One mono Microphone analog input via stereo jack on rear bracket, CD_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card, AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card, TAD line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card

Audio Outputs:  ANALOG (center and subwoofer)/DIGITAL OUT (front and rear SPDIF digital outputs) via 4-pole 3.5 mm minijack on rear bracket, Three line-level analog outputs via stereo connectors on rear bracket (Front, Rear and Center/Subwoofer Line-Outs), Stereo headphone (32-ohm load) support on Front Line-Out

Included:  Sound Card Only (no drivers or software are included) 

System Requirements:  Available PCI slot, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP, Speakers

 

Features

EMU10K1X audio controller

EAX Audio Technologies

Creative Multi Speaker SurroundTM (CMSSTM) for upmixing ordinary stereo sources to 5.1 channels

Supports analog 5.1 speakers through LINE_OUT, REAR_OUT, and D/A_OUT (Center/Subwoofer).

Realistic and immersive 3D positional audio experience and support DirectSound3D.

Support 6-channel digital-output using SPDIF up to 24bit, 48KHz.

SPDIF OUT supports compressed AC3-passthrough.

PCI Specification Version 2.1 compliant

Front panel circuitry to detect headphones or microphones

TAD cable detection

EAX 2.0

Pre-installed presets

Host-based MIDI Synthesizer

General MIDI support

Supports maximum 1024 voice polyphony

3D audio support

Positional audio effect from games supporting 3D audio (2/4/6 speaker, headphone)

Multi-channel PCM support (2, 4, 6/5.1 speakers)

Stereo virtualization over headphone

Supports WavePCI

 

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