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Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro delivers the most comprehensive audio capabilities and
connectivity for the PC! Featuring 5 stereo Inputs / 6 stereo Outputs, external I/O hub, and superior
fidelity 24-bit ADVANCED HD audio, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro supports simultaneous
recording of six channels of 24-bit/96kHz audio with low latency ASIO 2.0 support. Sound Blaster
Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro is also the only PC platform to deliver Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-
Audio playback in pristine 108dB SNR clarity across all channels. With the unique Creative THX
Setup Console, youll be able to create cinematic quality speaker surround with DTS-ES, Dolby
Digital EX movies and 3D games!

Studio Quality Audigy 2 ZS External I/O Hub

Studio quality I/O with analog stereo connectors for six channel input, optical and coaxial digital
I/O, full-sized MIDI I/O, microphone with gain control, headphone with volume control, and two
1394 FireWire ports for 10 channel In/14 channel Out support
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 DirectSound3D enabled games
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
Patented Creative CMSS 3D 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
Two Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Ports
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

Studio Quality Audigy 2 ZS External I/O Hub

Studio quality I/O with analog stereo connectors for six channel input, optical and coaxial digital
I/O, full-sized MIDI I/O, microphone with gain control, headphone with volume control, and two
1394 FireWire ports for 10 Channel In/14 Channel Out support. Record 6 channel 24-bit/96kHz
10 Channel In/14 Channel Out support. Record 6 channel 24-bit/96kHz.
Two Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Ports
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
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.
Advanced Resolution 24-bit DVD-Audio Playback
DVD-Audio offers 5 times the audio detail of CD audio in 24-bit/192kHz stereo and 24-bit/96kHz
in 5.1 surround. Experience compelling music playback in pristine audio quality, clarity, and
depth.
Lossy compression formats like MP3 reduce file size by removing audio frequencies. The
Lossless (MLP) compression format of DVD-Audio retains all the characteristics of the original
ambient recording without compromising audio fidelity.
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum is the only available PC platform to deliver Advanced
Resolution playback at 24-bit/192kHz in stereo or 24-bit/96kHz in 5.1 surround.

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Ultra-realistic EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD Effects*

Multi-Environment delivers life-like sound as multiple environments are simultaneously
processed in real-time.
Enjoy ultra-realistic effects in today's hottest games including Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel
of Darkness, Enter The Matrix, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and more!

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
Karaoke: Remove vocals and sing along to your favorite music tracks
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 3D 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 3D Games

Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3D Games -
Enjoy up to 7.1 surround in existing 3D games. Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS plays back
DirectSound3D 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.

* Requires online update for EAX 4.0 ADVANCED HD support.

Audio Performance

Signal-to-Noise Ratio with AES17 filter (A-Weighted)

2V Rated Output 1V Rated Output
Stereo Output 108dB 102dB
Front and Rear Channels 108dB 102dB
Center, Subwoofer, and Rear Center 108dB 102dB

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise at 1kHz (A-Weighted) = 0.004 % (1V, 2V Rated Output)
Frequency Response at -3 dBr = <10 Hz to 22 kHz (1V, 2V Rated Output)

Technical Specifications

High Defenition Audio Quality for Playback and Recording

24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion during playback with sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05,
24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz in 7.1 mode and up to 192kHz in stereo mode
24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion during recording in 8, 16 or 24-bit at sampling rates of 8,
11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) input at up to 24-bit/96kHz quality
SPDIF output up to 24-bit resolution at 48 or 96kHz
ASIO 2.0 drivers for low latency (as low as 2ms) multi-track playback and recording at 24-
bit/96kHz*

*(Latency performance may vary based on system configuration)

Wave-Table Synthesis and Midi Features

Creative Hardware synthesizer (2x16 channels) with 64-voice polyphony featuring E-MUs
patented 8-point interpolation technology for accurate sample reproduction
Creative Software synthesizer - multi timbral wave-table (16 channels)

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2 MIDI I/O ports (2x16 channels) (gameport adapter required for MIDI I/O 2)

FireWire (IEEE 1394) Connectivity

FireWire (IEEE 1394) / i-Link compatible interface with up to 400Mbps transfer rate

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro On-Board Connectors

Line level out (Front / Side / Rear / Center / Subwoofer)
Digital CD Audio in
Aux Audio in
AD_LINK 1 and AD_LINK 2 connectors
Power connector
15-pin MIDI / Joystick port extension header

Audigy 2 ZS External I/O Hub Front and Rear Panel Connectors

Headphone Out (1/4 Stereo Jack)
Line In 1 (1/4 Stereo Jack , shared with Microphone In with Gain Control)
Line In 2 (1/4 Stereo Jack)
Line In 3 (2x RCA Jack)
Optical SPDIF In/Out
Coaxial SPDIF In/Out
Digital Out for 5.1 support (6-channel SPDIF Output to Creative digital speakers)
2x FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports
MIDI In / Out
Infra-red Receiver
AD_LINK 1 and AD_LINK 2 connectors

Works with the Following Standards

Windows 98SE, 2000, ME and XP
Sound Blaster MIDI and General MIDI
Plug and Play Sound Blaster PCI
EAX, EAX ADVANCED HD*
THX
Microsoft DirectSound, DirectSound 3D & derivatives
OpenAL
PCI 2.2 compliant
AC97 compliant
Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX
DTS Digital Surround and DTS-ES Extended Surround
Meridian Lossless Packing
ASIO (24-bit/96kHz)
Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital EX
SoundFont 2.1
DVD-Audio and Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio
Windows Media Audio 9

Retail Box Contents

Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Plantinum Pro PCI card

Audigy 2 ZS External I/O Hub with infra-red receiver (7.68L x 8.27W x
Joystick/MIDI bracket
Quick Start Guide Leaflet
User Guide Manual on CD
Remote Control with battery
Remote Control with battery
AD_LINK cable
Power Converter Cable
3.5mm to 1/4 jack adapter
Steinberg Cubasis VST 4.0 Creative Edition + Wavelab Lite 2.0
Image Line FL Studio 4 Creative Edition
Drivers for Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 SP3 and Windows XP SP1
Creative Software Pack with Creative Applications:
Creative Media Source Go!
Creative Media Source Organizer
Creative Media Source Player
Creative Audio Stream Recorder 2
Creative Audio HQ
Creative Diagnostics
Creative MiniDisc Center

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Creative WaveStudio
Creative Restore Default
Creative Speaker Calibrator
Creative SoundFont Bank Manager
Creative Surround Mixer
Creative Speaker Settings
Creative MediaSource DVD-Audio Player
Creative EAX Music Console
Creative Graphic Equalizer
THX Setup Console
Creative DVD-Audio Sampler Disc
Feature Showcase Demonstration CD for:
DVD-Audio
EAX ADVANCED HD
Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Extended Surround
THX
SoundFont Sample Banks
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Getting Started Demonstration
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Music Creation Guide

The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Bundled Software

Creative MediaSource (Version 2.0)

Creative MediaSource is an exciting digital music player for creating, playing, organizing and
transferring digital media. Designed to complement the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Pro, it
features DVD-Audio playback and EAX Music Console for acoustic enhancements, ensuring the
ultimate digital entertainment experience.

Steinberg Cubasis VST 4.0 Creative Edition + Wavelab Lite 2.0

The complete music production solution. Low latency multi-track ASIO recording and playback
of up to 32 audio and 32 MIDI channels with integrated SoundFont support plus VST
instruments and effects with mixer automation.

Image Line FL Studio 4 Creative Edition

Innovative pattern based sequencer with built-in software synthesizers and VST instrument
support. Also supports ASIO playback and VST and DirectX effects.

Creative Software Pack

Creative Applications
Creative Media Source Go!
Creative Media Source Organizer
Creative Media Source Player
Creative Audio Stream Recorder 2
Creative Audio HQ
Creative Diagnostics
Creative MiniDisc Center
Creative WaveStudio
Creative Restore Default
Creative Speaker Calibrator
Creative SoundFont Bank Manager
Creative Surround Mixer
Creative Speaker Settings
Creative MediaSource DVD-Audio Player
Creative EAX Music Console
Creative Graphic Equalizer
THX Setup Console
Creative DVD-Audio Sampler Disc
Feature Showcase Demonstration CD for:
DVD-Audio
EAX ADVANCED HD
Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Extended Surround
THX
SoundFont Sample Banks
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Getting Started Demonstration

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Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Music Creation Guide

System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

Processor: Genuine Intel Pentium II, Celeron 350MHz, AMD-K6 450MHz or faster
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard processor chipset
System RAM: 64MB for Windows 98SE and ME, 128MB for Windows 2000 SP2 and XP
600MB of free hard disk space
Windows 98SE, 2000 SP2, ME, or XP
Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately)
Available PCI 2.1 or higher compliant slot
Available adjacent slot for Joystick/MIDI bracket (optional)
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation

Additional Requirements for Games, Viewing DVD Titles or Internet Radio

General
Processor: Genuine Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or AMD 700 MHz or faster
System RAM: 128MB for Windows 98SE and Me, 256MB for Windows 2000 SP3 and XP SP1
Hard Disk: 4GB free space (Disk Type: ATA-100, 7,200 rpm)
Graphics Card: DirectX 9 and OpenGL compliant 3D accelerator with at least 32MB of texture
RAM

DVD-Audio
Processor: Genuine Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon 1 GHz or faster
Operating System: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 SP3 or XP SP1

DVD Movies
Soft-DVD player: Intervideo WinDVD 2000 or CyberLink PowerDVD 3.0 and above
recommended
DVD Drive: 2nd generation 6X DVD-ROM drive or later with DMA support for DVD Movie and
Audio playback

Internet Radio
Internet: 56kbps modem or faster and an active Internet connection

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