Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1

Featuring a built-in dual microphone array for crystal-clear voice communication and customizable SBX Pro Studio audio technologies, and a studio-grade 600 ohm headphone amplifier, the Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 is ideal for anyone looking to seriously upgrade their PC or Mac audio experience.

Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 delivers cinematic audio immersion to your PC or Mac through a simple USB port. Powered by SBX Pro Studio technology, the external sound card instantly converts your PC or Mac into a 5.1 entertainment system with amazing positional audio and additional customizable audio effects via the included Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel software. It is also ideal for voice communication and features a built-in dual array microphone that seamlessly integrates with proprietary CrystalVoice technology to deliver amazing voice clarity for chatting or recording. And, if audiophile quality listening is your thing, Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 features a 600-ohm headphone amplifier for studio-grade monitoring.

USB simplicity and portability
Easy to install, the USB-powered external sound card only requires a single USB connection to work. That's all there is to it!

Built-in dual microphones with CrystalVoice technology
Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 features two built-in microphones, which enable the optimal performance of far-field voice input without a headset microphone. These microphones are designed to focus on the user's voice and reduce noise outside that signal.

Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel
It's time to level up your audio. Hear the power of Sound Blaster technology on your PC and Mac with SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice technologies.

Awesome surround experience
Enjoy the Sound Blaster cinematic experience, even when using a notebook. Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 supports both PC and Mac, which means you can enjoy the same experience on both platforms.

DOLBY DIGITAL LIVE
Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 features Dolby Digital Live*, an advanced audio technology that delivers 5.1 discrete channels of vibrant surround sound for your digital entertainment, via a single cable.

600-ohm AMP
Featuring a 600-ohm headphone amplifier, the Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 is ideal for anyone seriously looking to upgrade their PC or Mac audio experience.

SCOUT MODE
If you're into gaming as well, Scout mode allows you to hear your enemies from further away, so you gain a distinct tactical advantage in combat. Win each battle, every battle!

Comprehensive connectivity for all your PC and Mac audio needs
The external sound card features high-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital outputs for the best audio performance, plus convenient microphone and headphone jacks, all in one Sound Blaster package.

Technical details

Model

Brand : Creative
Model : Omni Surround 5.1

Specifications

General
SBX Pro Studio : Yes

Max. Playback Quality
USB 2.0 : Stereo / Surround: 24-bit / 96kHz
USB 1.1 : Stereo-24-bit / 96kHz ,Surround-16-bit / 48kHz
Max. Recording Quality : 24-bit / 96kHz
Output : 5.1 Channels

Key Features
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) : 100dB
Upmixing of Stereo to Multi-channels : Yes

Connectivity Options (Main)
Headphone Out : 1 x 3.5mm jack
Line Out : 2 x RCA jacks (Front Out) 1 x 3.5mm ( Rear L/R ) 1 x 3.5mm (C / Sub)
Line In : 1 x 3.5mm jack
Microphone In : 1 x 3.5mm jack
Optical Out : 1 x TOSLINK

Headphone Amp : Up to 600 Ohms
Max Channel Output : 5.1 Channels

Audio Technologies
SBX Pro Studio, CrystalVoice, Scout Mode, DTS Connect / Dolby Digital Technology

Microphone
Microphone Type : Beamforming
Beamforming : Built-in Microphone Array

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

On PC platform
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor at 2.2 GHz
Microsoft Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
1GB RAM
600MB free hard disk space
CDROM / DVDROM drive
USB 2.0 port

On Mac Platform
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz
Mac OS 10.6 & above
1GB RAM
600MB free hard disk space
Internet connection
USB 2.0 port

Software

For Windows
Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel
User Guide
Creative Wave Studio
Creative Media Toolbox Trial
Note: Creative Wave Studio & Media Toolbox Trial are downloadable from web.

For Mac OS - downloadable from the web
Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel
User Guide

Recommended Usage
Home Entertainment : Yes

WARRANTY
1-year limited hardware warranty