The Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic sound card harnesses the full power of the Creative X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity audio processor to upgrade any existing library of MP3 or any music files to the Xtreme Fidelity audio standard. With the X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity 24-bit Crystalizer, MP3 music and movies are converted to Xtreme Fidelity, which delivers an experience beyond the original CD or DVD recordings.

Features & Specifications:

• 24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion of analog inputs at 96kHz sample rate
• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of digital sources at 96kHz to analog 7.1 speaker output
• 24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion of stereo digital sources at 192kHz to stereo output
• 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
• ASIO 2.0 support at 16-bit/44.1kHz, 16-bit/48kHz, 24-bit/44.1kHz 24-bit/48kHz and 24-bit/96kHz with direct monitoring
• Enhanced SoundFont support at up to 24-bit resolution

Audio Performance (Rated Output @ 2Vrms)

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
  • Stereo Output: 109dB
  • Front and Rear Channels: 109dB
  • Center, Subwoofer and Side Channels: 109dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (20kHz Low-pass filter) = 0.004%
• Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input ) = <10Hz to 46kHz
• Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/192kHz input) = <10Hz to 88kHz (Stereo only)

Connectivity

• FlexiJack (Performing a 3-in-1 function, Digital I/O 1 / Line In / Microphone) via 3.50mm mini jack
• Line level out (Front / Rear / Side / Center / Subwoofer) via 3.50mm mini jacks
• AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card
• One AD_Link (26 pin) connector for linking to the X-Fi I/O Console (upgrade option)