The Audigy 4 Pro is a welcome and fantastic addition to your computer if you are interested in Pro-Quality audio, do audio editing or are looking for the ultimate audio gaming experience. However, dont expect much from the included software. Although the software provides basic audio editing and sound card control capabilities, it lacks most of the functionality inherent in other commercial releases.
DVD Audio from the Audigy 4 Pro is stunning when played on a 7.1 system and a demo disc is included with your purchase. Even 5.1 systems will benefit from the clarity of the Audigy system. However, if you are using just a 2.0 or 2.1 system you might want to save your money for a less capable upgrade& such as Audigy 2.
Installation was a snap for both the hardware and software. The convenience of having the audio break out box at the front of the computer is a major advantage. I hate crawling around on the floor plugging and unplugging patch cords.
The one significant disadvantage with this sound card setup, other than the limited but free software, is that you will quickly become disenchanted with your present speaker system. Your next affliction will be a hunt for the ultimate PC speaker system to match the capability of your sound card. Klipsch THX certified speakers, both 5.1 and their new 7.1 system, is worth your attention. They provide significant performance bang for the buck.
Bottom line; Superior audio at a cost, DVD Audio capable, limited but functional free software, but you need an upgraded speaker system to take full advantage of your new capability. AudioSlave never sounded better!
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gmcalmo
on June 24, 2010
ghall4834
on June 23, 2010
I don't not have 2000 or XP which makes this product completely worthless to me. I use 98 exclusively becuase I like it the controll it give me and I do not like being force to use Windows GUI all the time. I like being able to boot directly into Real DOS Mode like becuase for example it allows me to completely delete the Windows directory which neither 2000 and XP do not allow you do. This allows me remove a virus that keeps coming back even after used a Anti-Virus Program to remove it. It also allows me to backup a registry before I install new software then I can delete the registry if new software messes up windows 98 SE and I restore the backup registry file like I never ever installed the new software.
I would not recomend this software for any using any thing other than 2000 and XP.
gantzel
on May 15, 2010
THIS IS TOP OF THE LINE FOR ANY COMPUTER BUFF. START TO FINISH!
simonxlius
on March 07, 2010
Why does it matter if it has a usb 2.0 port or not, most sound cards dont even have a firewire port.
Merkel1
on January 25, 2010
Great sound - crystal clear audio and flexibility
Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro is an amazing fusion of Entertainment and Music Creation. Featuring ultra-high quality DACs and an External I/O Hub which provides 6 Stereo Inputs/6 Stereo Outputs, Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro enables amazingly clean recording of six channels at 24-bit/96kHz with low latency ASIO 2.0 support. Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Pro also comes with the all new Entertainment Center software and remote control unit, transforming your PC into an Entertainment Center with easy MP3 and movies playback and navigation.
General
Device Type
Sound card
Enclosure Type
Plug-in card
Interface Type
PCI
Audio Output
Sound Output Mode
7.1 channel surround
DAC Data Width
24-bit
Sample Rate
192 KHz (max)
Max Speakers Qty
8
Compliant Standards
EAX, THX, OpenAL, EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, EAX 3.0, EAX 4.0, ASIO 2.0, DirectSound, DirectSound3D, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Digital Theater Systems (DTS), Digital Theater Systems Digital Surround, Digital Theater Systems Extended Surround (DTS-ES)
Features
THX certified, WMA compatible, EAX ADVANCED HD, Dolby Digital ready, Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio
Sound Synthesis Method
Wavetable
Audio Input
Type
None
Processor / Memory
Signal Processor
Creative Audigy 4 Pro
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces
1 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer/rear center) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out (back surround) - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Audio - Line-in - 4 pin MPC, 1 x Gameport / MIDI - Generic - 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15), On external drive : 1 x Audio - Line-in/microphone - Phone stereo 6.3 mm, On external drive : 1 x Audio - Line-in - Phone stereo 6.3 mm, On external drive : 1 x Audio - Line-in - RCA X 2, On external drive : 1 x Audio - SPDIF input, On external drive : 1 x Audio - SPDIF output, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output - RCA, 1 x Audio - SPDIF input - RCA, On external drive : 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), On external drive : 1 x Headphones - Phone stereo 6.3 mm, On external drive : 1 x Infrared - IrDA
Compatible Slots
1 x PCI
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Remote control
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