Reviews of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX External USB Audio System
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CNET Review
The Good: 7.1 audio channel support; 24-bit/96KHz output; Dolby Digital EX 6.1 decoding; easily portable; includes IR remote.
The Bad: Requires driver update for maximum output quality.
The Bottom Line: Laptop owners looking to boost their audio and increase their home entertainment capabilities should check out the new Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX.
Manufacturer: Creative
Part number: 70SB030000000
General
- Device Type Sound card
- Enclosure Type External
- Interface Type Hi-Speed USB
Processor / Memory
- Signal Processor Creative Audigy 2 NX
Audio Output
- Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
- Sound Synthesis Method Wavetable
- DAC Data Width 24-bit
- Sample Rate 96 KHz (max)
- Max Speakers Qty 8
- Features Mute button, EAX ADVANCED HD, Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS)
- Compliant Standards Dolby Digital EX
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input - TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - TOSLINK, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (rear) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA
- Compatible Slots None
- Compatible Bays None
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Remote control
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x Audio cable
Software / System Requirements
- Software Creative Diagnostic, Creative Wavestudio, Drivers & Utilities, Creative MiniDisc Center, Creative SoundFont Bank Manager
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP SP1, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details Windows 2000 - RAM 128 MB - HD 600 MB, Windows XP - RAM 128 MB - HD 600 MB, Windows 98 SE - RAM 64 MB - HD 600 MB, Windows ME - RAM 64 MB - HD 600 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years
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