08-20-2001, 09:31 AM
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Dangit! Seems just like yesterday when I got my SB Live. Now they have to come out with a card that has FOUR TIMES the processing power of the old EMU chip. *sigh*
Here are some specs: - multi-channel audio through 24-bit, 96kHz digital-to-analog converters - 100dB signal-to-noise ratio - support for true discrete multi-channel playback, which enables Dolby Digital 5.1 music - 32-bit multi-effects engine, providing users four simultaneous audio environments in real time - natural audio transition from one environment to another with real-time morphing of each environment's audio characteristics - 3D spatialization and localization of an upcoming or distant environment - sound bouncing off surfaces and returning to the gamer in full 3D - Dynamic Repositioning of Enhanced Audio and Music technology, which allows them to reposition different bands of music in a surround 5.1 environment I'm not sure when games will actually support all this sound power, but it sounds (no pun intended) great! The SoundBlaster website was offline, so I ganked the info off of Avault. http://www.avault.com/news/displayne...y=8202001-9542 |
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08-20-2001, 09:35 AM
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08-23-2001, 07:42 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Ottawa, Canada
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But you will not be able to rip some music with it.... there goes the value of the card out the window for me.
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08-24-2001, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA
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to be honest i dont think that the difference would even be noticable. I have a SBLive and i dont think i've used the EAX even once, except for maybe a game or two. The only reason why i like this card is that the quality is really good. Although i must say i was very pissed when the SBLive 5.1's came out 2 months after i bought mine.
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08-24-2001, 12:51 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Ames,iowa,usa
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The inputs and outputs on this card look like they are going to kick arse.
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09-06-2001, 12:16 AM
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shibuya girl
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Oregon
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but the real question is: can i hook up the audigy to my existing sound blaster drive bay thingy (forgot what it's called)
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09-06-2001, 12:41 AM
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the lemonizer
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Calabasas, CA
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09-06-2001, 01:00 AM
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In English, the language of the owners, The Live Drive.
Go with a Santa Cruz instead.  |
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09-06-2001, 01:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: North Providence, Rhode Island
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my santa cruz kicks sooo much ass sounds clear as a bell, whistle, whatever
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