Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro Internal Sound Card (70SB036000000)

by Creative

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CD0B9
• Item model number: 70SB036000000
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2003

Product Description

From the manufacturer

The Definitive 24-bit ADVANCED HD Audio Solution with 8 Channel 108dB SNR for Unsurpassed Audio Fidelity and External I/O Hub with Remote

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, you'll be able to create cinematic quality speaker surround with DTS-ES, Dolby Digital EX movies and 3D games!

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.
• Two Integrated High Speed 1394 FireWire Ports enable 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 perfect 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.

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 Platinum Pro 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

• 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.

Product Description

The Definitive 24-bit ADVANCED HD™ Audio Solution with 8 Channel 108dB SNR for Unsurpassed Audio Fidelity and External I/O Hub with Remote

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great system, January 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro Internal Sound Card (70SB036000000) (Personal Computers)

the two reviews below criticising this card are written by the same person. if you look around this person has written one star reviews of almost all new creative lab products using the same language, eg: "for crying out loud I am a computer engineer."

this is one of the best card combo's on the markjet and professional reviewers say so. if the person below is learnign how to use a computer and installing their first card (and that is clearly the case from the "format" comments), they should take a breath and think about their own issues, not those of creative labs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing card for the price (or any price, really!), September 4, 2007

By 

Winston Wolf (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro Internal Sound Card (70SB036000000) (Personal Computers)

I picked this card up for its versatility, and it delivers on all fronts! I replaced my cheap comp usa Envy 24 card with this, and all I can say is "WOW!"
Being a guitarist, I needed a card that has 1/4" inputs, preferably something with very low latency (time from hitting a note to hearing the processed signal, if you're unfamiliar with it)
Granted, the old card was $20.00 US, and it did its job very well for the time, but this one is truly king of the mountain. I coupled this with Creative Labs 7.1 speakers, and can truly say, this card is far and away, the best on the market, even if it came out 4 years ago. If you're a guitar player, and looking to get the signal from the guitar to the computer, this is the way to go! Just for the record, I've tried plugging my guitar into the mic input of my old card (it sounded like trash!) along with using one of those 1/4" input to USB cables, and, although slightly better, still didn't do the trick (sound was VERY distorted, and not in a good way) so that had to go, leaving me with this.
It also comes with a handy game port plug, or, as most musicians know it as, a MIDI port, allowing for connection of your old MIDI gear to this beast. Setup was a breeze, and the only strange thing is that the card takes an output from your power supply, which can be a little tricky to connect, but it should be easy for all but the most novice computer geeks to get set up.
Overall, this is an amazing leap forward with your sound, and I highly recommend you get this if you're willing to drop the money on it!

4.0 out of 5 stars sounded great til, March 24, 2011

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Shindogg (Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro Internal Sound Card (70SB036000000) (Personal Computers)

i saw the price and i was like "NO WAY!" make it at least 1/4 of that price and id buy it now.