Sound Cards
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| Item# |
N82E16829102042 |
N82E16829271007 |
N82E16829132010 |
N82E16829271004 |
| Model# |
Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional (70SB135600000) |
CLARO II |
Xonar Essence STX |
Claro Halo |
| Brand |
Creative |
HT | OMEGA |
ASUS |
HT | OMEGA |
| Series |
Sound Blaster |
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| Audio Chipset |
Sound Core3D |
C-Media CMI8788 |
ASUS AV100 |
C-Media CMI8788 |
| Channels |
5.1 |
7.1 |
Virtual 7.1 |
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| Sample Rate |
96KHz |
192KHz |
192KHz |
192KHz |
| Digital Audio |
24-bit |
24-bit |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| SNR |
102dB |
120dB |
118 dB Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio
124 dB for Front-out
110 dB for Headphone-out |
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| Encode |
Dolby Digital Live |
Dolby Digital Live
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Headphone
DTS INTERACTIVE
DTS NEO |
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| Line In |
1 x Shared 3.5mm mini jack |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Line Out |
3 x 3.5mm mini jack |
Yes |
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| SPDIF In |
Optical |
2-pin optical connector |
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High Grade Special Optical (An optional Cable (CA-1) is needed) |
| SPDIF Out |
Optical |
2-pin optical and coaxial connectors |
High-bandwidth Coaxial/TOS-Link combo port supports 192KHz/24bit |
High Grade Special Optical (An optional Cable (CA-1) is needed) |
| MIC In |
Shared with Line In |
Yes |
1 x 6.3mm Jack (Shared by Line-In/Mic-In) |
Yes |
| Other Ports |
1 x 3.5mm Headphone mini jack |
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Analog Output Jack:
RCA jack *2 (Front R / Front L), 6.30mm jack*1 (Headphone out)
Front-Panel Header:
Shared by Headphone out / 2 channels out / Microphone in
S/PDIF Header:
Connects to compatiable graphic cards for HDMI output |
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| Interface |
PCI Express x1 |
PCI |
PCI Express x1 |
PCI |
| Operating Systems Supported |
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) |
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Windows7 (32 and 64 bit) |
Windows Vista/XP(32/64bit)/MCE2005 |
Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Windows7 |
| System Requirements |
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.2 GHz or faster
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
1GB RAM
600 MB of free hard disk space
Available PCI Express (x1, x4 or x16) slot
Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive |
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| Features |
Powered by Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor
- The revolutionary Sound Core3D Audio and Voice chipset accelerates THX TruStudio Pro and CrystalVoice processing effects, drastically improving your gaming experience with faster frame rates, more immersive gaming audio, and crystal clear voice communications.
THX TruStudio Pro technologies
- THX TruStudio Prosound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets
CrystalVoice voice enhancement and clarity technology
- Express yourself and be heard clearly in video conferencing, multiplayer games and online chats.
Sound Blaster beamforming microphone
- When used with CrystalVoice Focus, the included stereo microphone creates an acoustic zone and suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity.
Dedicated high quality headphone amp
- Supports studio quality headphones and headsets of up to 600ohm impedance.
Dolby Digital Live encoding
- Dolby Digital Live encoding allows you to connect to your decoder or home theater system through a single digital cable for compelling 5.1 surround sound from any source.
Bundled Software - Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe Control Panel
- THX TruStudio Pro effects
- CrystalVoice effects
- EAX Advanced HD
- OpenAL
- Creative Alchemy
- Creative Music Server |
AD8620BR OPAMP for Front Channel output
Anti-pop circuit for system boot and shutdown
24-bit/192kHz DACs for 7.1channel output (24-bit/192kHz in 7.1channel playback), 24-bit/192kHz ADC for analog input (24-bit/192kHz recording)
CMI9780 AC'97 2.3 CODEC for AUX input, CD input, MIC input (16bit/48kHz playback/recording)
Integrated up to 192k/24-bit S/PDIF high grade special Optical, Coaxial and 2pin connectors for 44.1kHz,48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz SPDIF output (work simultaneously)
Integrated up to 192k/24-bit S/PDIF high grade special Optical receiver SPDIF (PCM) input.
Supports onboard Coaxial or CD Digital input connector for up to 192kHz SPDIF input. (Optional Cable need for Coaxial input)
Standard 10PIN Front Panel Audio supports connectivity for stereo audio output and a microphone input from PC case
DTS Interactive: A real-time 5.1 channel encoder.
DTS Neo: PC - An upmix matrix technology.
Dolby Digital Live (DDL): A real-time 5.1 channel encoding.
Dolby ProLogic IIx surround processor spreading stereo audio into 7.1 channel surround sound.
Dolby Headphone technology, conveying 5.1 surround and 3D gaming audio over stereo headphones.
Dolby Virtual Speaker solution, bringing amazing virtual surround sound fields via general two speakers.
C-Media FlexBass - LFE channel crossover frequency selectable from range 50 to 250Hz in Small speaker mode and Small/Large speaker selectable.
C-Media Magic Voice, popular feature for disguising your tone in online chatting.
C-Media Xear 3D 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter technology.
C-Media's unique Karaoke functions: Microphone Echo, Key-shifting.
10-band EQ with 27 presets
Supports most industrial standards of 3D sound for PC gaming, by DirectSound |
Dolby Digital Live: Dolby Digital Live encodes any audio signal on PC in real-time to Dolby Digital (AC3) 5.1 surround sounds to your home theater environment through one single S/PDIF connection
Dolby Headphone: Dolby Headphone technology allows users to listen to music, watch movies, or play games with the dramatic 5.1-channel surround or realistic 3D spacious effects through any set of stereo headphones.
Dolby Virtual Speaker: Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates a highly realistic 5.1-speaker surround sound listening environment from as few as two speakers.
Dolby Pro-Logic II: Dolby Pro-Logic II is the well-known technology to process any native stereo or 5.1-channel audio into up to 6.1 channel output, creating a seamless, natural surround soundfield.
Smart Volume Normalizer
Normalizes the volume of all audio sources into a constant level and also enhances your 3D sound listening range and advantages in gaming
Xear 3D Virtual Speaker Shifter:
Virtual 7.1 speaker positioning
Magic Voice:
Xonar Essence STX provides VocalFX, the latest vocal effect technologies for gaming and VoIP, including: -VoiceEX: produces vivid environmental reverberation for your voice in EAX games -ChatEX: emulates different background environment effects when you chat online -Magic Voice: changes your voice pitch to different types (Monster/Cartoon…) for disguising your real voice or just for fun in online chatting
Karaoke Functions:
Music Key-Shifting and Microphone Echo effects like professional Karaoke machine
FlexBass:
Professional Bass Management/Enhancement system
3D Sound Engines/APIs:
Vista: DirectSound3D GX 2.5, DirectSound HW, DirectSound SW, A3D1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability
XP: DirectSound2.5 SW, A3D1.0, OpenAL generic modes, 128 3D sounds processing capability |
C-Media Oxygen HD CMI8788 Audio Processor
TPA6120A2 - Built in 120dB Headphone AMP IC from TI supports up to 600ohm headphone
Jumper switch to select different impedance level of headphone
24-bit/192kHz AK5385BVF ADC for line input
24-bit/192kHz AK5385BVF ADC for line input
Integrated up to 192k/24-bit S/PDIF high grade special Optical output (up to 5.1ch output)
Integrated up to 192k/24-bit S/PDIF high grade special Optical receiver
Supports onboard Coaxial or CD Digital input connector (An optional Cable (CA-1) is needed for Coaxial input connection)
Supports onboard 2pin digital output connector (An optional Cable (CA-1) is needed for Coaxial output connection)
Toshin Kogyo audio capacitor
Panasonic - Metalized Film Capacitor
Sanyo - mass storage Capacitor
Swappable OPAMP socket
Advanced Front Panel Audio support
XT (optional) connector
CLARO halo is designed to deliver the best audio quality for headphone users including high impedance headphone owners. This performance is carried out through a built-in high fidelity headphone amplifier IC. Additionally, Claro halo can deliver its incredible audio to your existing receiver/amplifier through its high class RCA connectors. Upgrade your PC to a powerful and high quality audio center which can never be matched by onboard or other inferior sound cards! |
| Package Contents |
Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional sound card
Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone
Quick Start leaflet
Installation CD containing:
- Drivers for Windows
- Creative software suite
- User's Guide |
Sound Card
Optical cable
User Manual
Driver Disk |
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| CD/Aux In |
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Yes |
Aux-In (4-pin header on the card) |
Yes |
| Parts |
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3 years limited |
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| Labor |
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3 years limited |
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| MIDI/Joystick |
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Yes |
| Notes & Disclaimers |
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