S/PDIF output at selectable sampling rate of 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz.

S/PDIF output not available during playback of protected digital audio content authored with DRM (Digital Rights Management) technology.

Flexible Mixer Control

Selectable input source or mixing of various audio sources for recording

Adjustable master volume control

Independent control

EAX Audio Technology

Creative EAX® Audio Technology redefines your gaming and music experience with true-to-life 7.1 audio and different environment settings for realistic and immersive 3D positional audio experience.

X-Fi CMSS 3D

X-Fi CMSS®-3D Surround: Upmixes stereo sources to 4, 5.1, or 7.1 channels

X-Fi CMSS-3D Headphone: Provides a multichannel playback experience over headphones for all types of content

X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual: Provides a multichannel playback experience over two loudspeakers for all types of content

Connectivity

Audio Inputs

• One 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack for analog Line In or Microphone In

Audio Outputs

One Optical S/PDIF connector for digital output

Three 3.5mm (1/8") stereo Line Out jacks for analog output:

Front left/Front right

Rear left/Rear right/Side right

Center/Subwoofer channel/Side left

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