Saw it just over @ 3dSoundSourge that Creative has released their new Sound Blaster Extigy. Creative Technology has unveiled the Sound Blaster® Extigy(TM), the first external Sound Blaster in Creative's history. Creative doesn't specifically state it but it appears to be basically an Audigy in a compact external device that connects to the notebook or desktop via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. It can also be used without the PC as a Dolby Digital decoder for a set-top DVD or the X-Box. 3dSoundSourge reports also, that the card ship this month at an estimated street price of US$149.99.
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Technical Specifications:
High Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) exceeding 100dB using high linearity, low distortion 24-bit converters with resolutions of up to 96kHz 24-bit / 96kHz Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for various analog inputs 24-bit / 96kHz Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) for 6-channel analog speaker and headphone output Independent 24-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters for Line and Microphone input controls to provide recording and mixing flexibility Supports Sony/Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) format input signal of up to 24-bit / 96kHz quality EAX® ADVANCED HD? Advanced Audio and 3D Audio Technology : Optimized user-selectable settings for headphones, two, four or six speakers and external A/V amplifiers Improved Creative Multi-Speaker Surround? (CMSS) technology accurately places any mono or stereo source in a 360o audio space Realistic EAX technology reverb, panning and elevation effects bring life to your music and games Advanced Time Scaling feature allows variable playback duration without altering pitch of original content Powerful Audio Clean-Up feature removes noise and 'clicks' from playback of vinyl disks or cassette tape recordings Read more over @ SoundBlaster.Com
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Technical Specifications:
High Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) exceeding 100dB using high linearity, low distortion 24-bit converters with resolutions of up to 96kHz 24-bit / 96kHz Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) for various analog inputs 24-bit / 96kHz Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) for 6-channel analog speaker and headphone output Independent 24-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters for Line and Microphone input controls to provide recording and mixing flexibility Supports Sony/Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) format input signal of up to 24-bit / 96kHz quality EAX® ADVANCED HD? Advanced Audio and 3D Audio Technology : Optimized user-selectable settings for headphones, two, four or six speakers and external A/V amplifiers Improved Creative Multi-Speaker Surround? (CMSS) technology accurately places any mono or stereo source in a 360o audio space Realistic EAX technology reverb, panning and elevation effects bring life to your music and games Advanced Time Scaling feature allows variable playback duration without altering pitch of original content Powerful Audio Clean-Up feature removes noise and 'clicks' from playback of vinyl disks or cassette tape recordings Read more over @ SoundBlaster.Com
