Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z overview

Product Overview

Designed around the powerful processing cores of the SoundCore3D, the Sound Blaster Z series once again raises the bar for the industrystandard in PCIe sound cards. The Z has been designed to meet the standards of those who want a vastly superior experience to motherboard audio. With external DAC’s delivering 116 dB SnR, a 600 ohm audiophile-grade headphone amp, and massively customizable SBX Pro Studio technologies, the Z packs a serious audio punch.

Product Features

	Sound Core3D Sound Core3D is the next generation multi-core Sound and Voice processor for accelerating advanced audio and voice processing technologies. Its low-power and energy efficient design makes it ideal to deliver High Definition audio quality and superior performance in stationary and portable entertainment devices.
	116dB Signal-To-Noise Ratio Enjoy unparalleled audio fidelity from Sound Blaster Zx, with one of the highest Signal-To-Noise(SNR) ratio in its class.
	600 Ohm Dedicated Headphone Amplifier Supports studio quality headphones and headsets of up to 600 ohm impedance. Hear every detail of your audio!
	Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone When used with CrystalVoice Focus, the bundled beamforming microphone creates an acoustic zone and suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity.
	CrystalVoice In gaming, if you're not communicating, you're not winning. Experience crystal clear communication with your teammates with the CrystalVoice suite of technologies that removes echoes, ambient noises and picks up your voice from within a zone (Voice Focus). It also maintains your voice level even if you are near or further away from the microphone.

SBX Pro Studio
SBX Pro Studio suite of audio playback technologies delivers a new level of audio immersion. Realistic surround sound, the ability to clearly hear specific sounds in a gaming environment are just a few elements of SBX Pro Studio that enhance the overall experience, be it movies, games or music.

	Scout Mode Hear your enemies before they hear you. This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.
	EAX Advanced HD EAX (Environmental Audio Extensions) is an Application Programming Interface (API) developed by Creative Labs to create environmental audio in games and other audio applications.
	Dolby Digital Live Connects to your home theatre system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 audio streams into high fidelity immersive surround sound.
	DTS Connect Connects to your home theatre system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or multi-channel streams into a DTS bitstream for high fidelity immersive surround sound.

General Specifications

Audio Processor	Sound Core3D
Audio Resolution	24-Bit
Digital Audio Convertor (DAC)	Cirrus Logic
Signal to Noise Ratio	116dB
Maximum Playback Quality	5.1 : Up to 96kHz Stereo Direct: Up to 192kHz
Frequency Response @96kHz	Front Channel Out : 10Hz to 45kHz Rear Channel Out : 15Hz to 45kHz Center Out : 10Hz to 45kHz Headphone (33 ohms): 10Hz to 45kHz
Frequency Response @192kHz (Stereo Direct Only)	Front Channel Out : 10Hz to 88kHz
16-bit to 24-bit Recording Sample Rates	8,11.025,16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 96 (kHz)
16-bit to 24-bit Playback Sample Rates	8,11.025,16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48, 96, 192 (kHz)
Maximum Recording Quality	Up to 24-bit/96kHz
I/O Ports (Main Card)	Headphone : 1 x Amplified 3.5mm jack Speaker Out : 3 x 3.5mm jacks(F/R/C-Sub) Line / Mic In : 1x shared 3.5mm jack Optical Out : 1x TOSLINK Optical In : 1x TOSLINK
600 Ohm Amplified Headphone Output	Maxim MAX97220A

Audio Technologies

Audio Enhancement	SBX Pro Studio Surround SBX Pro Studio Crystalizer SBX Pro Studio Bass SBX Pro Studio Smart Volume SBX Pro Studio Dialog Plus CrystalVoice Noise Reduction CrystalVoice Smart Volume CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation CrystalVoice FX CrystalVoice Focus
Speaker/Headphone Switch	Software Controlled
Dolby Digital Live	Encoding
DTS Connect	Encoding
Upmixing of Stereo to Multi-Channels	SBX Surround
Scout Mode	Yes
EAX	EAX 5.0 HD
Max.No. of 3D Voices	128

Physical Specification

Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x1
Package	Retail
Minimum OS	Windows 8 Windows 7

Delivery Options

Next Working Day Delivery

Get your order delivered the next working day for £5.99, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared.

Pre 12 Next Working Day Delivery

Get your order delivered the next working day before 12:00pm for £10.98, available when ordering Monday - Thursday and before 17:00 on that day if the product is in stock and your payment has cleared. Some orders if via PayPal and the first customer order may not clear in time.

Weekend Delivery - Saturday & Sunday

If you need your order at the weekend, for £12.58, you can specify the day you wish to have it delivered to you, Saturday or Sunday providing your order has been placed by 17:00 on the Friday before.

Economy Delivery

Economy delivery is available on all orders of any value being shipped within the UK.