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- Interface(s)PCI Express
- Key Specs
- Interface(s): PCI Express (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: Creative
- Model Number: SB150000004
- Product Name: Sound Blaster Z Special Edition Sound Card
- Audio
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 116 decibels (The ratio of the desired signal's strength to the level of background noise. A ratio higher than 1:1, which equates to greater than 0 decibels, indicates more signal than noise.)
- Surround Sound Support: 5.1 channels
- Compatibility
- Interface(s): PCI Express (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows
- Features
- Included Software: Sound Blaster Command
- Other
- UPC: 054651193970
The Sound Blaster Z SE is the Special Edition of the best-selling OG, Sound Blaster Z, and comes with updated features designed for effortless audio enjoyment! Not only does it feature the same high-quality audio specifications that have made its predecessor a long-time best-selling model, it has also been further boosted with gaming acoustic profiles and microphone EQ presets, all aimed to enhance your gaming and entertainment needs.
- Connectivity Options: Speaker Out: 3 x 3.5 mm jacks (Front, Rear, C/Sub), Optical Out: 1 x TOSLINK, Optical In: 1 x TOSLINK, Headphone: 1 x Amplified 3.5 mm jack, Line / Mic In: 1 x 3.5 mm jack 5.1 Channels, 7.1 Virtual
- For Games: Get started instantly with our Gaming Profiles that have been optimized for the hottest games like PUBG and Fortnite, or tweak the EQ settings further to make the profile truly yours.
- For Voice Chat: Choose from our list of pre-tuned Microphone EQs that compensates for your preferred headset's built-in mic so you sound more natural and clearer while communicating.
- Pristine Audio Clarity: Don't let your PC's onboard audio dilute your audio enjoyment! With a signal-to-noise (SNR) of 116 dB that is 35.4 times better than your default audio, Sound Blaster Z SE delivers pristine audio clarity that is nothing short of impressive.
- Sound Core3D Audio Processor: The multi-core Sound Core3D audio processor is designed to deliver high-quality, pristine audio without overstressing your primary CPU.
- Advanced Entertainment Audio: With Sound Blaster Z SE's gold-plated connectors, speaker optimization technology, and digital content encoding capability, you can be assured of only the best digital audio possible.
- Bring Out the Best in Your Gaming Headset: Our Sound Blaster Z SE comes featured with a headphone amplifier that easily drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω.
- Pre-tuned Headphones EQ Presets: We have an expanded the list of headphones profiles to include the latest models like the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Corsair HS50, and Philips Fidelio X2HR, guaranteeing you the best optimized listening experience with the Sound Blaster Z SE.
- Sound Blaster Command software: You can switch between headphones and your speakers for those times you want to pump the bass, or go stealthier with your headphones, via the Sound Blaster Command software.
- CrystalVoice technology: CrystalVoice technology from the software suite also aids in removing echoes, ambient noises, and picks up your voice from within a zone (Voice Focus) to maintain and enhance your voice level.
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Max Playback Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz Stereo Direct
- System Requirements: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD processor, 2.2GHz or faster- Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard Microsoft Windows 10 (32 / 64-bit); Windows 8 (32 / 64-bit); Windows 7 (32 / 64-bit) 1 GB RAM >600 MB of free hard disk space, Available PCI Express (x1, x4, or x16)
- Audio Technologies: SBX Pro Studio, CrystalVoice, Scout Mode, DTS Connect Encoding, Dolby Digital Technology.
- Audio Fidelity: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
- ASIO: ASIO 2.0
Whats Included
- 1 x Sound Blaster Z Sound Card
- Quick Start Leaflet
- Warranty Leaflet
Q: will it work with windows 11
A: Yes
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Sound Card
Purchased this card to replace a sound blaster Recon. No problem installing the card in Windows 10. Go online and get the latest drivers. Also get the software.
This review is from Creative - Sound Blaster Z Special Edition Sound Card
Posted by Richie
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good sound but did not last long
This thing did not even last me a year before it started to act up. Bought it about 6 months ago... Sound was good but drivers took up more memory than they should of.
This review is from Creative - Sound Blaster Z Special Edition Sound Card
Posted by Bennu
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
bette sound then was on motherboard
good old creative sound blaster. as usual, great sound and no effort to install and get up and running
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Posted by shannon
