 | Specifics: |
 | 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate |
 | 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output |
 | 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of stereo digital sources at 192kHz to stereo output |
 | 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz |
 | ASIO 2.0 support at 16-bit/44.1kHz, 16-bit/48kHz, 24-bit/44.1kHz 24-bit/48kHz and 24-bit/96kHz with direct monitoring. |
 | Enhanced SoundFont support of up to 24-bit resolution |
 | 64MB of X-RAM |
 | Audio Performance (Rated Output @ 2Vrms, Typical Value) |
 | Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted) |
 | Stereo Output: 116dB |
 | Front and Rear Channels: 116dB |
 | Center, Subwoofer and Side Channels: 116dB |
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 | Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (20kHz Low-pass filter) = 0.0008% |
 | Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input ) = <10Hz to 46kHz |
 | Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/192kHz input) = <10Hz to 88kHz (Stereo only) |
 | Connectivity: |
 | FlexiJack (Performing a 3-in-1 function, Digital I/O1 / Line In / Microphone) via 3.50mm mini jack |
 | Line level out (Front / Rear / Side / Center / Subwoofer) via 3.50mm mini jacks |
 | AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card |
 | One AD_Link (26 pin) connector for linking to the X-Fi I/O Console (upgrade option) |
 | I/O Console Connectivity: |
 | Two RCA jacks for coaxial SPDIF input and output |
 | Shared Auxiliary input / Phono input via RCA stereo jacks |
 | Two optical connectors for optical SPDIF input and output |
 | Two standard MIDI female connectors for MIDI input and output |
 | Headphone output and volume control via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack |
 | Shared line-level analog Line/Microphone input via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack |
 | Shared line-level analog Line/Hi-Z input via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack |
 | DIN jack to connect Creative analog speaker systems with the wired remote control or Audio Control Pod that comes with the speakers |
 | One AD_LINK connector for linking to the audio card |