All stock codes associated to this product
SBZXR, SB-ZXR, II16434
Creative Sound Blaster ZxR PCIe Sound Card
Features:
The ultimate in audio playback and creation solution
The Sound Blaster ZxR is the flagship of the ultra high-performance Z-Series of Sound Blaster PCI-Express sound cards, elevating the standards of technology and performance for the future of gaming and entertainment on the PC. Designed to deliver the ultimate audio playback and creation solution for the PC, Sound Blaster ZxR personifies the ultimate gaming and entertainment performance for a sound card.
SNR 124dB
A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 124dB means your audio will be more than 99.99% pristine, which is over 89.1 times better than motherboard audio.
Crystal clear communication
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.
Studio-grade content creation
Add studio quality audio sound tracks or voice tracks to your video clips or home videos created with hardware that uses only audiophile-grade components such as 123dB analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with RCA Aux-in and optical inputs for outstanding recording quality. With the 600 ohm headphone ampflier, you can do studio-grade monitoring as well.
High-quality DBPro daughter board
The DBpro is another reason why Sound Blaster ZxR delivers only the best audio playback and creation. It offers optical output for outstanding audio playback, plus professional-grade ADCs with RCA Aux-in and optical inputs for studio-grade recording quality.
SBX Pro Studio™ technologies
SBX Pro Studio™ sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.
Accessible Audio Control Module (ACM)
Take control in style and ease with the ACM that incorporates a built-in microphone array and mic/headphone I/O connections. The knob on the ACM lets you conveniently adjust the headphone levels.
Sound Core3D audio processor
We designed the quad-core Sound Core3D™ audio processor to offload SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice effects processing from your primary CPU, improving your overall PC performance, resulting in drastically superior audio and voice quality.
High fidelity multi-channel surround
Connect to your home theatre system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or multi-channel streams into high fidelity immersive surround sound.
Never unplug your headphones again
With the Sound Blaster Z-series Control Panel, just toggle between your headphone and speaker system with a flip of a switch.
Technical Specifications
| Feature |
Description |
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Digital-to-Analog Convertor
(DAC) - Main board
|
- TI Burr-Brown PCM1794 (127dB DAC, 24bit / 192kHz) for Front L / R
- TI Burr-Brown PCM1798 (123dB DAC, 24bit / 192kHz) for Rear / C / Sub
|
Analog-to-Digital Convertor
(ADC) - DBPro board |
- TI Burr-Brown PCM4220 (Dynamic Range 123dB)
|
| Headphone Amplifier Chipset |
- Texas Instrument 6120A2 (120dB DAC, 80mW into 600 ohm)
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| Maximum DAC Resolution |
- Front Channel Out : 24-bit, 192kHz
- Headphone (33 ohms): 24-bit, 96kHz
- Headphone (300 ohms): 24-bit, 96kHz
- Headphone (600 ohms): 24-bit, 96kHz
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| SNR (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Wgt), @ 24-bit, 96kHz |
- Front Channel Out : ~ 124dB
- Headphone (33 ohms): ~ 119dB
- Headphone (300 ohms): ~ 119dB
- Headphone (600 ohms): ~ 119dB
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| Frequency Response @ 96kHz |
- Front Channel Out : 10Hz to 45kHz
- Rear Channel Out : 10Hz to 45kHz
- Center Out : 10Hz to 45kHz
- Headphone (33/300/600 ohms): 10Hz to 45kHz
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| Frequency Response @ 192kHz(Stereo only) |
- Front Channel Out : 10Hz to 88kHz
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| Speaker Support |
Description |
| Supported Output |
Stereo/2.1 Speakers |
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5.1 Speakers |
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Headphones |
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| Connectivity |
Description |
| Main Card |
| Headphone Out |
1 x Amplified 1/4" Stereo Jack |
| Speaker Out |
2x RCA Out (L / R) |
| |
2x 3.5mm Out ( Rear, C/Sub) |
| Microphone In |
1/4" Stereo Jack |
| |
|
| DBPro Card |
| Optical Out |
TOSLINK |
| Optical In |
TOSLINK |
| Line In |
2x RCA In |
| |
|
| Audio Control Module |
| Microphone In |
Built-In Beamforming Microphone |
| |
1x 3.5mm In |
| |
1x 1/4" In |
| Headphone Out |
1x 3.5mm Out |
| |
1x 1/4" Out |
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System Requirements
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Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.2GHz or faster recommended.
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Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
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Microsoft Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
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1 GB RAM
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>600 MB of free hard disk space
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Available PCI Express (x1, x4 or x16) slot
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Available I/O slot opening on casing
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Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Package Contents
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Sound Blaster ZxR sound card (main card)
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Sound Blaster ZxR sound card (daughter board)
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Audio Control Module (ACM)
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Quick Start leaflet
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Installation CD containing:
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Drivers for Windows
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Creative software suite
