Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Internal Sound Card

The THX certified Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS delivers 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, 108dB SNR clarity across 8 channels, and is the only available PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio playback in 24-bit/192kHz stereo and 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround. EAX ADVANCED HD effects produces ultra-realistic sound in supported games and multi-channel playback in 5.1, 6.1and 7.1 with over 400 existing 3-D games. EAX ADVANCED HD acoustic enhancements dramatically improve all your music with features including Bass Boost, Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up, and more!

• Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio
• Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX ADVANCED HD GAME effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings
• THX Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio
• The only certified sound card with exclusive Creative THX Setup Console that provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment
• Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback
• The only certified PC platform for Advanced Resolution 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround and 24-bit/192kHz stereo DVD-Audio playback
• Ultra-realistic EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Effects
• Multi-Environment audio with up to four simultaneous environments processed in real-time and up to 7.1 surround with over 400 existing DirectSound3-D enabled games
• EAX Music Console with Acoustic Enhancements
• Dramatically enhance your music experience with new EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC features including Bass
• Patented Creative CMSS 3-D Audio Technology
• Allows all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD, and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 surround
• Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Port
• Enables PC-to-PC networking and low latency gaming plus high speed data transfers with IEEE compliant devices including MP3 players, storage devices and DV Camcorders

Features and Benefits

Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio

• Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX ADVANCED HD GAME effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings
• Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS is the ideal platform for Windows Media 9 content including full 24-bit/96kHz audio in discrete 5.1 surround sound.

THX Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio

• Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS has received the prestigious THX Multimedia Certification making it the ideal choice for delivering cinematic quality audio on the PC.
• The unique Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment.

EAX Music Console with Acoustic Enhancements

• Dramatically enhance your music experience with new EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC features including Bass Boost, multi-band Graphic Equalizer on all 8 channels, Audio Clean-Up and Karaoke. Bass Boost: Punch up the bass with all PC audio
• Multi-Channel Graphic Equalizer: Personalize playback across all 8 channels
• Audio Clean-Up: Remove noise from MP3s of old recordings
• Smart Volume Management (SVM ): Automatically match volume levels across music tracks
• EAX Effects: Add acoustic effects like Concert Hall to your music

Patented Creative CMSS 3-D Audio Technology

• Allows all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround.
• Delivers virtual surround with headphones and stereo widening with stereo desktop speakers.

Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies

• Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS features built-in DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX decoding to deliver captivating audio playback in 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround with DVD movies.

Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3-D Games

• Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3-D Games - Enjoy up to 7.1 surround in existing 3-D games. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS plays back DirectSound3-D games in 5.1 surround, 6.1 surround with additional rear center channel, or 7.1 surround in rear center surround or side surround configurations.

Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Port

Enables PC-to-PC networking and low latency gaming plus high speed data transfers with IEEE compliant devices including MP3 players, storage devices and DV Camcorders.