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Reviews of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX External USB Audio System

  • 8.6

    CNET Review

    February 13, 2004

    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.

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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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Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX External USB Audio System
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