he 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 SBX Pro Studio technology brings you the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios.

Premium USB Sound Blaster quality

Audiophile-grade components deliver unsurpassed USB audio quality with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 114dB.

SBX Pro Studio for unprecedented audio realism

Unique SBX Pro Studio technology enhances all of your music, movies and games for maximum enjoyment regardless of your source material.

Direct recording from your turntable

Phono preamp with RIAA EQ allows direct connection of your turntable to conveniently convert your vinyl to CDs or MP3s.

Superior headphone experience

High quality headphone amp supports studio-quality headphones (e.g. <=330Ohms).

Convenient Connectivity

Gold-plated connectivity for maximum signal quality, easily accessible front-mounted headphone and microphone jacks with convenient volume control.

Versatile audio software

Creative Media Toolbox software allows you to record, playback, cleanup and organize your digital music files easily.

Works with Windows 8

We have updated audio drivers that will allow you to enjoy the ultimate in Sound Blaster performance in Windows 8.

What's New:

  • Added support for ASIO playback (for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1)