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Creative Technology Ltd. Announces Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D Solution for Gateway PCs

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Creative Technology Ltd. has announced that its Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D solution is being shipped in Gateway Inc.'s new G-Series, GP-Series, and E-Series lines of PCs. The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D is a custom-designed, PCI digital audio solution based on technology from Creative and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ensoniq Corp. This solution includes a unique auto-sensing feature that detects whether digital or analog speakers are being used and automatically sends the correct audio signal. The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D combines a wide range of features designed to create an exciting and immersive audio experience, including 64-note polyphony, multiple reverb effects, chorus, and 3-D Positional audio algorithms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D is a custom-designed, PCI digital audio solution based on technology from Creative and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ensoniq Corp.
  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D includes a unique auto-sensing feature that detects whether digital or analog speakers are being used and automatically sends the correct audio signal.
  • The solution provides support for 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB sample sets, allowing for high-quality digital performance.
  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D is included in Intel motherboard designs used in the G-Series and GP-Series PC lines, and as a PCI add-in card solution in the E-Series PC line.
  • Creative's high-quality, high-value audio solutions continue to be Gateway's preferred choice and are offered standard across its entire line of award-winning PCs.
  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D was custom-designed to meet Gateway's specifications and offer its customers the high-quality, reliability, and flexibility they've been asking for.
  • The solution provides the ability to record audio with digital output, a feature formerly available only on the highest-end retail solutions from Creative.
  • Creative's OEM Business Division is dedicated to providing customized service and support for OEMs.

Statistics:

  • Revenue for the first nine months of 1997 was $4.3 billion for Gateway Inc. (Source: Gateway Products and Services)
  • Creative Technology Ltd. has a global network of subsidiaries located in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. (Source: Creative Technology Ltd.)
  • Ensoniq, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative, is a leading producer of audio and sound technology products for 15 years. (Source: Ensoniq)
  • The Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64D is AC97 compliant and offers support for DOS, Windows(R) 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT. (Source: Creative Technology Ltd.)
  • The solution includes 64-note polyphony, multiple reverb effects, chorus, and 3-D Positional audio algorithms. (Source: Creative Technology Ltd.)

Sources:

  • Creative Technology Ltd. Press Release, November 12, 1997
  • Gateway Products and Services
  • Ensoniq Web Site, www.ensoniq.com

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