The model CT5801 Sound Blaster® AudioPCITM 128 for Hewlett-Packard, is an outstanding sound card solution that delivers excellent audio quality and features at an affordable price. The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 is driven by Creative’s industry-standard ES1373 DSP engine, coupled with AC97 version 2.1 CODEC, providing the next generation of audio performance while maintaining full Sound Blaster 16 legacy compatibility.
Audio - Primary Features
The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 is a complete digital audio recording and playback system, capable of 16- bit/48KHz fidelity. The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 delivers 128-voice polyphony for wavetable audio, real- time DSP effects including reverb, chorus and spatialization, plus real-time bass and treble equalization control. In addition, the Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 supports 3D Positional Audio, Microsoft’s DirectSound, DirectSound 3D, Environmental Audio Extensions (EAX) for DirectSound3D, and support for the Aureal A3D API, which allows applications written to the A3D API to run on the Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128. A stereo 2w/channel amplifier is also included.
Compatibility
The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 is fully Plug and Play compliant for ease of use in either genuine DOS, DOS Box, Windows Millenium, Windows 95/98/98SE, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 applications, and is fully Sound Blaster 16 compatible in MS-DOS utilizing a patented method of Sound Blaster emulation developed by Creative. In addition, the AudioPCI 128 offers full General MIDI capability, and also supports Microsoft’s PC98, PC99, and Multimedia PC Level II and III specifications.
OEM Options
Optional features for OEM customers include S/PDIF digital output (including compressed AC-3 data), CDDA, custom speaker equalization and tone controls.
128-Voice Multi-Timbral Wavetable Synthesis, General MIDI Compliant, 16 MIDI Channels
2MB, 4MB and 8MB Sample Sets
Real-Time DSP and Effects Include Chorus, Reverb, Spatialization and Tone Controls
Supports 3D Positional Audio, Creative’s EAX, DirectSound/DirectSound 3D and Aureal A3D API
Full Sound Blaster 16 Legacy Compatibility