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Audiophile Performance, Convenient Connectivity, USB Simplicity
The Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD is a USB audiophile-grade sound card with premium connectivity for your notebook or PC.
The front panel includes a conveniently located 1/4" microphone input and 1/4" headphone jack with a studio quality headphone amp and volume control. The rear panel features optical I/O, gold-plated stereo RCA I/O plus an integrated phono preamp for direct recording of your vinyl collection from your turntable.
The bundled Media Toolbox software lets you record, convert, enhance and organize your digital music files easily while THX TruStudio Pro technology brings you the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios.
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Audiophile-grade components deliver unsurpassed USB sound card audio quality with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 114dB. |
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Unique THX TruStudio Pro technology enhances all of your music, movies and games for maximum enjoyment regardless of your source material.
Note: "THX TruStudio Pro" was previously known as "THX TruStudio PC". |
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Phono preamp with RIAA EQ allows direct connection of your turntable to the USB sound card to conveniently convert your vinyl to CDs or MP3s. |
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High quality headphone amp supports studio-quality headphones (e.g. <=330Ohms) for discerning audiophiles. |
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Gold-plated connectivity for maximum signal quality, easily accessible front-mounted headphone and microphone jacks with convenient volume control. |
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Creative Media Toolbox software allows you to record, playback, cleanup and organize your digital music files easily. |
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We have updated audio drivers that will allow you to enjoy the ultimate in Sound Blaster performance in Windows 8. Click here to download the latest drivers. |
Note: Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD is also known as Sound Blaster X-Fi HD in certain regions.
* The information here is for your reference only and all care has been taken to make sure that it is accurate. Please report any errors or omissions via our website, or consult your reseller or check the packaging to be certain. Pricing, availability, specifications and package contents are subject to change without prior notice and may differ according to different regions.
| Feature |
Description |
| Playback: |
24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources in 24-bit with sampling rate of up to 96 kHz without audio monitoring. |
| Recording: |
24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog sources in 24-bit with sampling rates up to 96 kHz without audio monitoring. |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio: |
Front Channel Out/Headphone: 114 dB (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted) |
| Audio Technology: |
THX TruStudio PC |
| Connectivity: |
- Microphone input (1/4" jack)
- Headphone output (1/4" jack)
- Line in / Phono in* (2 x RCA jacks)
- Line out (2x RCA jacks)
- Optical SPDIF input and output (2 x optical connectors)
* Equipped with RIAA EQ (Equalization), which allows recording from a turntable directly without a pre-amp. |
| Interface: |
USB 2.0 |
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Note: Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD is also known as Sound Blaster X-Fi HD in certain regions.
Minimum System Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP (Professional x64 Edition, Service Pack 2 or above)
- Intel® Core2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor, 2.2 GHz or faster
- Available USB port
- 1 GB RAM
- 600 MB of free hard disk space
- Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately)
- CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive for software installation
- Internet connection
Note: Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD is also known as Sound Blaster X-Fi HD in certain regions.
* The information here is for your reference only and all care has been taken to make sure that it is accurate. Please report any errors or omissions via our website, or consult your reseller or check the packaging to be certain. Pricing, availability, specifications and package contents are subject to change without prior notice and may differ according to different regions.
- Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD
- Quick Start leaflet
- Installation CD
Note: Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD is also known as Sound Blaster X-Fi HD in certain regions.
Software
- Creative Media Toolbox (Full version)
- Creative Console Launcher (Unicode)
- Entertainment Console
- Creative Audio Console / Audio Control Panel
- Creative Volume Panel
- Creative Software Auto Update
- Creative Sound Blaster Properties x32 (Windows Vista only)
- Creative Sound Blaster Properties x64
- Creative Information System
- Online Registration Client
Note: Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD is also known as Sound Blaster X-Fi HD in certain regions.
* The information here is for your reference only and all care has been taken to make sure that it is accurate. Please report any errors or omissions via our website, or consult your reseller or check the packaging to be certain. Pricing, availability, specifications and package contents are subject to change without prior notice and may differ according to different regions.
Creative Sound Blaster Digital Music Premium HD is the ultimate choice for pristine USB audio with turntable connectivity for notebook or desktop PC.
* The information here is for your reference only and all care has been taken to make sure that it is accurate. Please report any errors or omissions via our website, or consult your reseller or check the packaging to be certain. Pricing, availability, specifications and package contents are subject to change without prior notice and may differ according to different regions.
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"If you are looking for a superior alternative to the quality of your laptop or desktop's 2.1 analog onboard sound, then you should without a doubt consider this sound card. For the performance, portability, and features that the X-Fi HD USB offers, it is a very solid solution." |
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September 2011
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4 ½ stars out of 5
"Good sound quality with a ton of high end connections for hooking up to a hi-fi or high-impedance headphones. The difference between this and on-board sound is palpable, whether you're playing games, watching movies or listening to songs." |
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December 2010
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Silver Award
"X-Fi HD sounds absolutely awesome on a surround sound system - bass has been tightened, giving a lovely crisp finish to a variety of tones." |
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October 2010
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