Description
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Monster Sound MX300 is the new-generation PCI sound card designed for hard-core PC gamers and entertainment enthusiasts who want superior positional 3D audio technology and exceptional quality at the right price.
The MX300, like the MX200, has a black rear panel, with gold plated connectors. The gold connectors won’t do anything for your sound – gold terminals are less prone to corrosion, but only if you use gold-plated PLUGS in your gold sockets. But the oh-so-cool black panel has white labelling on it, which makes the Monster Sound cards possibly the first on which the connectors are easily identified.
The MX300 is based on Aureal’s Vortex 2 chipset, which gives it hardware support for both the A3D and A3D 2.0 surround sound Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). It also supports Microsoft’s DirectSound, DirectSound 3D and with a future driver version will also support DirectSound EAX (Environmental Audio eXtensions). So, in English, there are few surround-sound-supporting games with which the MX300 will not work perfectly. When the EAX-compatible drivers come out, it’ll have all bases covered, unless games start using CRL’s upcoming Sensaura system – great, another standard, just what we need.
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Aureal Vortex-2 PCI audio accelerator
- 3D audio – A3D 2.0 & DirectSound3D
- 320-voice DLS wavetable synthesizer
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Product Description
The THX certified Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS delivers 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ audio, 108dB SNR clarity across 8 channels.
From the Manufacturer
The THX certified Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS delivers 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, 108dB SNR clarity across 8 channels, and is the only available PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio playback in 24-bit/192kHz stereo and 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround. EAX ADVANCED HD effects produces ultra-realistic sound in supported games and multi-channel playback in 5.1, 6.1and 7.1 with over 400 existing 3-D games. EAX ADVANCED HD acoustic enhancements dramatically improve all your music with features including Bass Boost, Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up, and more!
- Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio
Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX ADVANCED HD GAME effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings - THX Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio
The only certified sound card with exclusive Creative THX Setup Console that provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment - Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback
The only certified PC platform for Advanced Resolution 24-bit/96kHz 5.1 surround and 24-bit/192kHz stereo DVD-Audio playback - Ultra-realistic EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Effects
Multi-Environment audio with up to four simultaneous environments processed in real-time and up to 7.1 surround with over 400 existing DirectSound3-D enabled games - EAX Music Console with Acoustic Enhancements
Dramatically enhance your music experience with new EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC features including Bass - Patented Creative CMSS 3-D Audio Technology
Allows all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD, and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 surround - Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Port
Enables PC-to-PC networking and low latency gaming plus high speed data transfers with IEEE compliant devices including MP3 players, storage devices and DV Camcorders
Features and Benefits
Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio
- Superior quality 24-bit/192kHz audio, ultra-realistic EAX ADVANCED HD GAME effects, and studio quality EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC settings
- Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS is the ideal platform for Windows Media 9 content including full 24-bit/96kHz audio in discrete 5.1 surround sound.
THX Certified Sound Card for Cinematic Audio
- Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS has received the prestigious THX Multimedia Certification making it the ideal choice for delivering cinematic quality audio on the PC.
- The unique Creative THX Setup Console provides accurate audio calibration for a precise speaker listening environment.
EAX Music Console with Acoustic Enhancements
- Dramatically enhance your music experience with new EAX ADVANCED HD MUSIC features including Bass Boost, multi-band Graphic Equalizer on all 8 channels, Audio Clean-Up and Karaoke. Bass Boost: Punch up the bass with all PC audio
- Multi-Channel Graphic Equalizer: Personalize playback across all 8 channels
- Audio Clean-Up: Remove noise from MP3s of old recordings
- Smart Volume Management (SVM ): Automatically match volume levels across music tracks
- EAX Effects: Add acoustic effects like Concert Hall to your music
Patented Creative CMSS 3-D Audio Technology
- Allows all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA, CDs, VCD and movies to be played back in captivating 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround.
- Delivers virtual surround with headphones and stereo widening with stereo desktop speakers.
Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX Movies
- Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS features built-in DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX decoding to deliver captivating audio playback in 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround with DVD movies.
Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3-D Games
- Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3-D Games – Enjoy up to 7.1 surround in existing 3-D games. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS plays back DirectSound3-D games in 5.1 surround, 6.1 surround with additional rear center channel, or 7.1 surround in rear center surround or side surround configurations.
Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Port
- Enables PC-to-PC networking and low latency gaming plus high speed data transfers with IEEE compliant devices including MP3 players, storage devices and DV Camcorders.
- Superior Fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio