Pure acceleration for your gaming audio
The next generation Sound Blaster card - the Sound Blaster Recon3D - is powered by Sound Core3D and heralds a new age in 3D gaming audio and online voice communication. Hardware-accelerated THX® TruStudio Pro audio technologies deliver unsurpassed audio playback quality, while the innovative CrystalVoice processing lets you communicate with crystal clear vocal fidelity in your multiplayer games, online chats and video conferencing.
Engineered for low power consumption and high performance, the Sound Core3D processor is Creative's first sound and voice processor to integrate a quad-core high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) and high-quality converters onto a single chip.
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 sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.
Express yourself and be heard clearly in video conferencing, multiplayer games and online chats.
Dolby Digital Live encoding allows you to connect to your decoder or home theatre system through a single TOSlink for compelling 5.1 surround sound.
Supports studio quality headphones and headsets of up to 600 ohm impedance.
This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.
Compatible with Windows® 7, 32- or 64-bit operating systems. Enjoy the ultimate in Sound Blaster performance.
Connect to your favorite audio equipment with ease.
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Technical Specifications
- 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs (up to 96 kHz sample rate)
- 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources (up to 96 kHz sample rate to analog outputs)
- 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 8,11.025,16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
Connectivity
- Line In / Microphone In: Shared 1/8" mini jack
- Headphone: 1 x 1/8" mini jack
- Speaker Out: 3x 1/8" mini jacks
- Optical Out: TOSLINK
- Optical In: TOSLINK
Speaker Support
- Stereo/2.1 Speakers
- 5.1 Speakers
- Headphones
Bus Connection:
RequirementsMinimum System Requirements
- Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor, 2.2 GHz or faster
- Intel, AMD® or 100% compatible motherboard
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)
- 1GB RAM
- 600MB of free hard disk space
- Available PCI Express® (x1, x4 or x16) slot
- Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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- Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe sound card
- Quick Start leaflet
- Installation CD containing:
- Drivers for Windows®
- Creative software suite
- User's Guide
SoftwareCreative Software Suite
Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe Control Panel
- THX® TruStudio Pro effects
- THX® TruStudio Pro Surround
- THX® TruStudio Pro Crystalizer
- THX® TruStudio Pro Bass
- THX® TruStudio Pro Smart Volume
- THX® TruStudio Pro Dialog Plus
- CrystalVoice effects
- CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation
- CrystalVoice Noise Reduction
- CrystalVoice Smart Volume
- CrystalVoice FX
- CrystalVoice Focus
- EAX Advanced HD
- OpenAL
- Creative Alchemy
- Creative Music Server
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Powered by Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor, delivering hardware-accelerated THX TruStudio Pro and CrystalVoice audio technologies for the PC.
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CPC Certified - Awesome Award
"The Recon 3D worked as advertised and worked very well. If you find yourself constantly listening to lossy audio tracks, this sound card could be a very worthwhile investment especially if you've got a higher quality pair of headphones and the popping, hissing, and crackling is driving you insane." |
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February 2012
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Top 100 products of 2011
"... Recon3D PCIe viable for an HTPC setup..." |
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December 2011
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