Key Components

* Creative X-Fi CA20K audio processor
* One AKM AK-5394 super high performance 96kHz 24-bit ADC for analog input
* Four AKM AK-4396 96kHz 24-bit advanced multi-bit DAC for analog output
* 64Mbytes of memory for audio processing
* High fidelity audio OPAMPs for analog input and output (TI OPA2134)
* Front L/R output OPAMP is replaceable by end-user (National LM4562NA)
* Dual mode S/PDIF receiver and transmitter

Audio Performance (Rated Output @ 5Vrms, Typical Value)

* Signal-to-Noise Ratio (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Weighted)
* Stereo Output : 120dB (part spec)
* Front and Rear Channels : 120dB (part spec)
* Center : 120dB (part spec)
* Subwoofer and Side Channels : 120dB (part spec)
* Total Harmonic Distortion Noise at 1kHz (-3dBFS, A-weighted) : 0.001% - part spec
* Frequency Response ( /-0.01dB, 24-bit/44.1kHz input ) : 20khz (part spec)
* Frequency Response ( /-0.01dB, 24-bit/96kHz input ) : 43.5 khz (part spec)
* 16-bit to 24-bit recording sampling rates: 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz

IO Connectors

* One 3.5mm MIC input connector in rear panel
* One 3.5mm line input connector in rear panel
* One 4-pin AUX connector on board
* Four 3.5mm 8 channel line output connectors in rear panel (FL/FR/C/SW/RL/RR/RSL/RSR)
* One S/PDIF combo input connector in rear panel for receiving either coaxial or optical digital
* One S/PDIF combo output connector in rear panel for transmitting either coaxial or optical digital
* One 10-1pin front panel connector on board for MIC input and headphone support
* One 40-pin digital extension header on board to support AD-Link and other digital functionality

S/W and drivers

* Creative X-Fi Driver


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