High Definition Audio Quality for Playback and Recording
24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion during playback with sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz in 7.1 mode and up to 192kHz in stereo mode
24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion during recording in 8, 16 or 24-bit at sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) input at up to 24-bit/ 96kHz quality
SPDIF output up to 24-bit at 48 or 96kHz
ASIO drivers for low latency (≥2ms) multi-track playback and recording at 16-bit/48kHz*
* Latency performance may vary based on system configuration
Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 Value On-Board Connectors
Line level out (Front / Side / Rear / Center /Subwoofer)
Microphone in
Line in
Digital I/O (for stereo SPDIF output to Digital I/O Module**)
Telephone Answering Device in
Aux In
** Available as upgrade option
+Supports Windows XP SP2
FEATURES
GAMES
Simultaneous EAX® ADVANCED HD™ Effects Processing
- Experience the ultra-realism of environmental audio that only EAX ADVANCED HD effects can deliver. Featuring hardware acceleration, you'll hear simultaneous multiple environmental effects in a wide range of games including single player first person shooters and multi-player online gaming.
Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3D Games
- Enjoy dramatic 3D positional audio, sophisticated reverb effects, and up to 7.1 surround sound with over 400 existing 3D games and today's hottest titles including Unreal® Tournament 2004, Battlefield Vietnam™, Colin McRae Rally 04™, and more!
MUSIC
Advanced Resolution™ 24-bit DVD-Audio
- Encounter the audiophile quality of Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio in 24-bit multi-channel surround.
Patented CMSS® 3D Audio Technology
- Listen to all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA and CD music in compelling 7.1 surround.
EAX® Music Enhancements
- Dramatically enhance your music with features including Bass Boost, Multi-Band Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up, and more!
Full Windows Media Player 9 Support
- Enjoy Windows Media 9 Pro audio content in 24-bit/96kHz quality and multi-channel surround.
MOVIES
Built-in Dolby Digital® EX Decoder
- Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 Value features built-in Dolby Digital® EX decoding to deliver captivating audio playback in 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 surround with DVD movies.
Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DVD Movies
- Immerse yourself in captivating theater-like multi-channel surround in traditional 5.1 surround, 6.1 surround with additional rear center channel, or 7.1 surround with a rear center or side surround configuration
