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Creative Labs Sound Blaster Z PCIe High Performance Sound Card Ultra
Whether you’re a gamer, an audiophile or both, boost your audio quality to the next level with this incredibly well-priced high-end sound card from Creative Labs.
Features
- Powered by Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor
- THX TruStudio Pro technologies
- CrystalVoice voice enhancement and clarity technology
- Dolby Digital Live encoding
- Compatible with Windows 7, 8.1 and 10
Sound Blaster Z, part of the ultra high-performance Z-Series of Sound Blaster sound cards, is an ideal all-round solution for your PC gaming and entertainment needs. It comes complete with the Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone for crystal clear voice communication.
116dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio
A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 116dB means your audio will be more than 99.99% pristine, which is 35.4 times better than motherboard audio.
Pristine audio recordings with ultra low latency
Enjoy reduced latency with Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) support with the Sound Blaster Zx. Hear your audio recordings come to life!
24-bit / 192kHz audio output
Stereo Direct lets you listen to your music pure and unprocessed at the amazing bit rate of 24-bit 192 kHz.
Advanced entertainment audio
Experience like never before the power of Sound Blaster audio today! With Sound Blaster Zx’s gold-plated connectors, speaker optimisation technology and digital content encoding capability, you can be assured of only the best digital audio possible.
SBX Pro Studio technologies
SBX Pro Studio sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets. Learn more about SBX Pro Studio technologies.
Crystal clear communication
In gaming, if you’re not communicating, you’re not winning. Experience crystal clear communication with your teammates with the CrystalVoice suite of technologies that removes echoes, ambient noises and picks up your voice from within a zone (Voice Focus). It also maintains your voice level even if you are near or further away from the microphone.
Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone
When used with CrystalVoice Focus, the bundled beamforming microphone creates an acoustic zone and suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity.
Sound Core3D audio processor
The multi-core Sound Core3D audio processor is designed to offload SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice effects processing from your primary CPU, improving your overall PC performance, resulting in drastically superior audio and voice quality.
High fidelity multi-channel surround
Connect to your home theatre system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or multi-channel streams into high fidelity immersive surround sound.
Never unplug your headphones again
With the Sound Blaster Z-series Control Panel, just toggle between your headphone and speaker system with a flip of a switch.
Reviews
AV Forums
The Sound Blaster Z represents an affordable step up on the majority of motherboard audio solutions, and it’s priced at a decent level to tempt out impulse purchasers. If you’ve left the fold of discreet audio cards, now might be the time to jump back in.
Bit-tech
The Z’s high quality sound and massive range of audio processing features make it a natural choice and a brilliant all-rounder. It’s our new recommended sub-£80 sound card.
Specifications | Sound Blaster Z |
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Audio Technology | Sound Core3D |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 116dB |
Connectivity Options (Main) | Headphone: 1 x Amplified 3.5mm jack |
Speaker Out | :3 x 3.5mm jacks (Front, Rear, C/Sub) |
Line / Mic In | 1 x 3.5mm jack |
Optical Out | 1 x TOSLINK |
Optical In | 1 x TOSLINK |
Max Channel Output | 5.1 Channels |
Audio Technologies | SBX Pro Studio, CrystalVoice, Scout Mode, Dolby Digital Technology, DTS Connect Encoding |
Microphone Type | Dual-array Noise Canceling Condenser |
Beamforming | Yes |
Frequency Response | 100Hz to 20kHz |
Sensitivity | -37dB |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10, 8, 7 |
Audio Fidelity | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
Included Accessories | Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone |
ASIO | 2.0 |
Platform | PC - PCIe x1 |
Recommended Usage | Gaming and Home Entertainment |
Warranty | 24 months |
Specifications | Sound Blaster Z |
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Audio Technology | Sound Core3D |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | 116dB |
Connectivity Options (Main) | Headphone: 1 x Amplified 3.5mm jack |
Speaker Out | :3 x 3.5mm jacks (Front, Rear, C/Sub) |
Line / Mic In | 1 x 3.5mm jack |
Optical Out | 1 x TOSLINK |
Optical In | 1 x TOSLINK |
Max Channel Output | 5.1 Channels |
Audio Technologies | SBX Pro Studio, CrystalVoice, Scout Mode, Dolby Digital Technology, DTS Connect Encoding |
Microphone Type | Dual-array Noise Canceling Condenser |
Beamforming | Yes |
Frequency Response | 100Hz to 20kHz |
Sensitivity | -37dB |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows 10, 8, 7 |
Audio Fidelity | Up to 24-bit / 192kHz |
Included Accessories | Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone |
ASIO | 2.0 |
Platform | PC - PCIe x1 |
Recommended Usage | Gaming and Home Entertainment |
Warranty | 24 months |
Customer Reviews
Movie and Gaming
Music - Good (Acoustic,Classic) Movie - Very Good (Blu-ray, DVD) Game - Excellent(Witcher 3,Fallout 4,Batman Arkham Night,Dying Light,Civilization Beyond Earth)
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