Audigy - Wavetable - PCI - 24 bit - Internal - MPN: 70SB009003002 See Product Details
Description
Revel in the Unprecedented Gaming Power of Audigy Advanced HD Conquer a new generation of gaming with Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer. Delivering 4x more effects processing from the Audigy chip, and stunning 24-bit multi-channel playback, you'll experience unsurpassed power and audio clarity in gaming. Taking advantage of that power, EAX Advanced HD technology is able to produce high definition multi-environment effects and more, for the most realistic sound ever experienced. Highly optimized for the Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer, the new 3D audio engine provides the most accurate 3D audio rendering, allowing you to locate and frag your opponents faster than ever before. The on-board SB1394 port (IEEE 1394 compatible) provides easy PC-to-PC connectivity for low latency multi-player gameplay surpassing traditional LAN solutions. Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer also includes two of today's hottest, full-version game titles, preparing you for the most intense gaming experience imaginable. For unmatched high definition sound quality, unprecedented connectivity, and unlimited power in gaming, get Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer. It's reality gaming at its best.
Quick Glance
Supported Channels: 5.1
Slot Type: PCI 32-bit
S/N Ratio: 100 dB - (A-Weighted)
Summary
Product Title: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer
Manufacturer: Creative
Power Score: 3.2 | 7 Reviews
General
Class: Card
Category: Sound/Multimedia
Supported Audio Channels: 5.1
Type of Sound Card: Internal Sound Board
Slot Type: PCI 32-bit
Interface Connection: 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line Out - (Analog/Digital Out), 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line In - (Mic), 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line Out - Line level out (Rear), 1 x 3.5mm Audio Line Out - Line level out (Front) / Headphone out, 1 x 15-pin S/PDIF - (Expansion header to an external 15-pin MIDI / Joystick port), 1 x IEEE 1394 FireWire
Audio Technologies: Creative Labs EAX 1.0, Dolby Digital, Microsoft DirectMusic, Microsoft DirectSound, Microsoft DirectSound 3D
Digital Audio Depth: 24 bit
Signal To Noise Ratio: 100 dB - (A-Weighted)
Music Generation: Wavetable
System Type: PC
Weight: 2 lbs
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Low latency multi-track recording with ASIO support Crosstalk (Left/Right and vice versa) = -100 dB EAX, EAX Advanced HD, Advanced Audio and 3D Audio Technology Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) = 0.004 % 48 MIDI channels with 128 GM & GS compatible instruments and 10 drum kits
Audio Processor: Creative Audigy
Software Included: Unibrain S.A.'s FireNet 2.0 Interplay's Giants: Citizen Kabuto Eido'sDeus Ex Game of the Year Goldmine Demo Creative PlayCenter 3
Sampling Rate: 16 bit 48 kHz 5.1-channel DAC
S/PDIF: Output @ Up to 24 bit 96 kHz
Music Depth: 64 Polyphony Voice
Strengths: good for gamers
Weakness: VERY BAD FOR MUSICIANS
this seemed liked a wonderfull card at first, boasting 24 bit 96 khz recording. what it didnt mention is that the Line In recording function has been replaced with "Analog Mix". You can no longer record an individual track with this card as you could with previous sound blasters!!!!!!!!! Instead it records the mix of everything happening in your system. The customer service rep told me that...
Strengths: Pro Studio quality reverb, very powerful DSP engine, Great enviornmental effects, Excellent Midi capabilities.
Weakness: Installation difficult on some systems, drivers still have some flaws (primarily on Win XP systems), and there are noise and lock up problems on a small percentage of systems.
The following comments apply equally to the Audigy Gamer, Mp3, Platinum and Platinum EX, since all of them use the same basic Audigy card. The Audigy sound card is a "must have" upgrade for anyone using their computer for music production, the reverb alone rivals many $2500.00+ pro-line stand-alone studio reverb units, making the Audigy a super bargain on this basis alone. The Audigy is very...
Strengths: Great sound
Weakness: XP Squeal of Death
The sound on this product is outstanding. Wonderful, in fact, and installation was fairly easy. The problem I have with this card is the "Squeal of Death" that freezes up my computer and requires a complete system reboot. I'm running Windows XP with an 1800MHz system, and know I'm not the only one to have this problem - its documented in a number of places on the Web. Creative Labs has...
Strengths: Best quality sound period!
Weakness: Software installation.
I purchased this card to replace a Diamond Multimedia MX300 (a very good card) that caused conflicts with my system. Installation of the physical card was easy. However, it took two installations to get the software installed. Time consuming but ok. My system is AMD-based with VIA chipset. I downloaded and installed the latest VIA drivers before I installed the SB card. Highly recommend anyone...
Strengths: Sound is clear and powerful during game play.
Weakness: Haven't found any
I built my computer from the ground up and decided that I needed 24-bit multi-channel playback, especially with the games that are just coming out this Fall and Winter. I am VERY happy with the product and think that for the price (about $78) it was a great choice.
Strengths: It makes my computer play sound.
Weakness: Causes problems in windows xp.
I have to disable it to install anything or else it will crash the system, something that rarely happens in win xp. Their tech support, after they couldn't tell me why it was doing it, just said "Windows XP requires approval for hardware used under xp, we do not recommend using unapproved hardware." It was not even pertinent! I would buy a SB Live! if I had it to do over again.
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Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer
Strengths: Great Sound!
Weakness: Included software is useless.
If you buy this sound card, only install the drivers. The included software is no good; it takes over your computer like RealPlayer One does. Evil stuff, especially on XP. Using ONLY the drivers, I have had no problems, and can enjoy my Klipsch system.