A complete USB sound card upgrade for your entertainment needs
Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro USB sound card turns your PC or notebook into a 5.1 entertainment system, featuring THX TruStudio Pro technology. Easy to install, it replaces low quality on-board audio with high quality connectivity options and remote control*. A convenient volume control knob, headphone and microphone inputs for a headset are also close at hand.
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THX TruStudio Pro delivers the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and intention of the artists who created it. |
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Dolby Digital Live1 connects to your decoder or home theater system through a single digital cable for compelling 5.1 surround sound from any source. |
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Cyberlink PowerDVD software (free download) with DTS® and Dolby Digital®-EX decoding delivers an unbeatable DVD movie experience.
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High-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital out for the best audio performance, plus convenient microphone and headphone jacks for internet chatting. |
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The compact IR Remote* with mute and volume functions allows you to control playback of your music across the room. |
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Easy to install, the bus-powered USB 2.0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro sound card does not require an extra power adapter. |
* Available in some regions only
1 For Windows 7 and Windows Vista
++ Please check with your local representatives or offices for product availability. Pricing, product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Package contents may vary according to the different regions.
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USB 2.0:
- Stereo/Surround: Up to 24-bit/96kHz
USB 1.1:
- Stereo: 24-bit/96kHz
- Surround: 16-bit/48kHz
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| Record: |
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| Control |
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| Connectivity |
- Mic In/Line In
- Headphone/Front Left & Right Speaker Output
- Center/Sub Output
- Rear Left & Right Speaker Output
- Optical Digital Output
- USB
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Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP (Professional x64 Edition, Service Pack 2 or above)
- Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor, 2.2 GHz or faster
- Available USB port
- 1 GB RAM
- 600 MB of free hard disk space
- Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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- Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro
- USB Cable
- Stereo RCA to mini jack adapter
- Quick Start Leaflet
- Installation CD
Software
- THX TruStudio Pro
- Dolby Digital Live
- Creative Audio Control Panel
- 3rd Party Software:
- Cyberlink PowerDVD (Internet connection required)
- Dolby Digital Live
++ Please check with your local representatives or offices for product availability. Pricing, product specifications and availability are subject to change without notice. Package contents may vary according to the different regions.
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"The X-Fi 5.1 Pro sounds good and its software makes the most of your games and movies. If you're after a reasonably priced 5.1 multimedia sound card to use with your laptop, this is a great buy." |
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February 2011
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"Plugged in and around 30 seconds later you are ready to rock and roll with the system making a noticeable difference to the music we played. Because there is a soundcard included within the box of tricks any sound you output from your PC will be enhanced rather than just music." |
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December 2010
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"Creative's X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro is designed to be a simple upgrade that will add high-quality surround sound to any computer, but it's particularly useful for laptops" |
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November 2010
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