Part of the ultra high-performance Z-Series of Sound Blaster sound cards, the Sound Blaster Z is an ideal all-round solution for your PC gaming and entertainment needs. It comes complete with the Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone for crystal clear voice communication.

The Sound Blaster Z has been updated with the Sound Blaster Command software so you can have access to all the latest industry-leading audio technologies, all in one place.

FEATURES

• 116dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio: A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 116dB means your audio will be more than 99.99% pristine, which is over 35.4 times better than motherboard audio.
• Pristine audio recordings with ultra low latency: Enjoy reduced latency with Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) support with the Sound Blaster Z. Hear your audio recordings come to life!
• 24-bit / 192kHz audio output: Stereo Direct lets you listen to your music pure and unprocessed at the amazing bit rate of 24-bit 192 kHz.
• Advanced entertainment audio: Experience like never before the power of Sound Blaster audio today! With Sound Blaster Z's gold-plated connectors, speaker optimization technology and digital content encoding capability, you can be assured of only the best digital audio possible.
• SBX Pro Studio™ technologies: SBX Pro Studio™ sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.
• Crystal clear communication: In gaming, if you're not communicating, you're not winning. Experience crystal clear communication with your teammates with the CrystalVoice™ suite of technologies that removes echoes, ambient noises and picks up your voice from within a zone (Voice Focus). It also maintains your voice level even if you are near or further away from the microphone.
• Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone: When used with CrystalVoice Focus, the bundled beamforming microphone creates an acoustic zone and suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity.
• Sound Core3D audio processor: The multi-core Sound Core3D™ audio processor is designed to offload SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice effects processing from your primary CPU, improving your overall PC performance, resulting in drastically superior audio and voice quality.
• High fidelity multi-channel surround: Connect to your home theatre system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or multi-channel streams into high fidelity immersive surround sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Audio Technology: Sound Core3D
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 116 dB
• Platform: PC – PCI-e x1
• Connectivity Options (Main):
  • Speaker Out:: 3 × 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 × 3.5 mm jack
• Max Channel Output: 5.1 Channels, 7.1 Virtual
• Audio Technologies:
  • SBX Pro Studio
  • CrystalVoice
  • Scout Mode
  • DTS Connect Encoding
  • Dolby Digital Technology
• Microphone:
  • Beamforming:: Yes
  • Microphone Type:: Dual-array Noise Canceling Condenser
  • Frequency Response:: 100Hz to 20kHz
  • Sensitivity:: –37dB
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10
• Audio Fidelity: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• Included Accessories: Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone
• ASIO: ASIO 2.0
• Recommended Usage:
  • Gaming
  • Home Entertainment
• System Requirements:
  • Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor, 2.2GHz or faster recommended.
  • Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
  • Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32/64-bit); Windows 8 (32/64-bit); Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
  • 1GB RAM
  • >600 MB of free hard disk space
  • Available PCI Express® (x1, x4 or x16) slot
  • Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• Package Contents:
  • Sound Blaster Z sound card
  • Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone
  • Quick Start leaflet
  • Installation CD containing::
    • Drivers for Windows®
    • Creative software suite
    • User's Guide
• Warranty: 1-year Limited Hardware Warranty