Creative Announces Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 Solution in Select Compaq Models

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The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128, a custom-designed PCI digital audio solution, will be available in select Compaq Presario and Prosignia models. This solution offers high-quality digital audio and support for Environmental Audio in games, providing a more compelling audio experience. The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 is based on technology from Creative and supports DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Environmental Audio Extensions (EAX).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 is a custom-designed PCI digital audio solution that provides high-quality digital audio and support for Environmental Audio in games.
  • The solution is available in select Compaq Presario and Prosignia models and supports DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Environmental Audio Extensions (EAX).
  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 offers 128-note polyphony, multiple reverb effects, chorus, and 3-D Positional audio algorithms.
  • It also includes DirectSound Acceleration Support, Support for Environmental Audio Extensions, and Advanced Wave Table Synthesis.
  • The solution supports legacy games through the Sound Blaster 16 Legacy feature.

Statistics:

  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 supports up to 128-note polyphony.
  • The solution includes multiple reverb effects, chorus, and 3-D Positional audio algorithms.
  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 supports 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB sample sets.
  • The solution provides the ability to record audio with a digital output.
  • Over 48 game titles support Environmental Audio Extensions (EAX).

Sources:

  • Creative Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: CREAF)
  • Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ)
  • Press Release: Creative Technology Ltd.(PRNewswire)
  • Sound Blaster AudioPCI 128 Product Literature