Live!Drive I/SoundBlaster Live! Platinum Kit
 
Live!Drive Kit   Whether you're into cool MP3 music, hardcore PC gaming, music-making, or like to enjoy other kinds of entertainment on your PC, Sound Blaster Live! is the audio solution that does it all to bring you the ultimate audio experience.


Features and Performance
Powered by the superior EMU10K1 audio processor, the Sound Blaster Live! allows you to process audio and effects in real-time for the highest quality recording, playback, and the most immersive gameplay. Utilize the full potential of Sound Blaster Live! Platinum when connected to multi-channel speakers for pure digital surround sound. And to make your music come alive, customize your listening experience with EAX effects. If you're looking for the best audio experience, Sound Blaster Live! Platinum does it all.

Easy Access Front Drive Bay
Live! Drive provides front panel access Simultaneously connect both digital and analog devices Convenient connectivity to S/PDIF in, S/PDIF out, line in (mic in), headphone out, MIDI in, and MIDI out.

Quality Digital Signal Processing
Audio signals processed by the full 32-bit, 48KHz, EMU10K1 Digital Audio Processor (DSP) Effects can be added in real-time during recording or playback Hardware acceleration for EAX, DirectSound 3D and DirectSound for best gaming performance Patented 8-point interpolation produces precise audio fidelity Utilize up to 32 3D hardware accelerated channels, 64 hardware accelerated channels, or 1024 voices

Digital Surround Sound
Experience clean, crystal-clear, four-channel audio when using digital-out connector Digital and analog connection to 2- or 4-speaker configurations maximizes the full potential of 3D positional audio Full 360-degree sound produces the most realistic gaming and audio experience Connection to FourPointSurround FPS2000 Digital speakers to take advantage of the full potential of Sound Blaster Live! Platinum

EAX Sound Effects
Add effects to MP3 and other audio files to achieve an amazing music creation and listening experience Customize different environments to achieve the exact ambiance that you want for music and movies EAX features superior 3D positional audio The standard in 3D gaming audio, Environmental Audio Extensions (EAX) supports occlusion, obstruction and more!

Live Drive I - Specifications

Live! Drive I Features:
* 1 pair of Coaxial S/PDIF Input and Output. 1/4" jacks
* 1 Line or Microphone(Mono) input selectable via switch with volume control for the latter 1/4" jacks.
* 1 headphone output with volume control. 1/4" jacks
* 1 pair of MIDI Input and Output (standard MIDI jacks)
* Volume control knob for fine adjustments in amplitude.

Front panel connections
* 1 x 1/4" stereo jacks to receive Mic In (via 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter) or a Stereo Line In.
* 1 x volume control knob with switch for Line/Mic In 2 selection and Mic gain control.
* 1 x 1/4" Stereo jack for Headphone Out.
* 1 x volume control knob for Headphone Out.
* 2 x RCA jacks for coaxial S/PDIF In and Out.
* 2 x standard 5-pin female type MIDI connectors for MIDI In and Out.

Internal connections
* 1 x Digital DIN Bypass Header for metal bracket Digital DIN
* 1 x AUD_EXT Header to connect to Sound Blaster Live! card
* 1 x DIGITAL I/O CARD Header to cascade to the existing Daughter board
* 1 x 4 pin Connector for DC Power from PC's power supply unit.

Product Includes:

* Live! Drive I (CT4860)
* SoundBlaster Live! CT4830 Card
* Cable required to connect to Sound Blaster Live! audio card
* Live!Ware 3.0 Installation CD
* Mounting Screws

System Requirements

  • PentiumŪ class 133MHz or faster processor
  • 16MB system RAM (32MB strongly recommended)
  • Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0
  • Open half-length PCI 2.1 compliant slot
  • Available 5.25" Drive Bay
  • Headphones or amplified speakers
  • CD-ROM drive for software installation