{"product_id":"creative-sound-blaster-live-5-1-digital-pci-sound-card","title":"Creative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Digital PCI Sound Card CT4830","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreative Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 Digital is a PCI sound card from the Sound Blaster Live! family, designed for PC audio, music playback, and multichannel sound. The Live! 5.1 range adds center and subwoofer channels to support a 5.1 speaker setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Live! 5.1 Digital SB0220 model is documented with Creative's EMU10K1 processor and hardware acceleration for EAX, DirectSound, and DirectSound3D. \u003cstrong\u003eThe board model number of this particular card has not been specified; model-specific features must be checked against the actual board.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a period-style PC build, a Sound Blaster Live! card offers a way to explore the audio environment of classic PC games and sample-based MIDI music. With compatible hardware, drivers, and software, its surround capabilities and environmental audio processing can complement a retro gaming setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a legacy internal PCI card, not a USB audio interface or PCI Express card. Check your computer's expansion slot, operating system, and driver support before ordering. Modern plug-and-play compatibility is not assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Creative PCI audio:\u003c\/strong\u003e An internal sound card from the Sound Blaster Live! family for compatible desktop PCs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.1-channel capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Live! 5.1 range supports front, rear, center, and subwoofer channels with suitable drivers and speaker connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEMU10K1 heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The documented SB0220 Digital variant uses EMU10K1 with hardware EAX and DirectSound acceleration. Verify the actual card revision before relying on these features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample-based MIDI:\u003c\/strong\u003e EMU10K1-based Live! cards provide a 64-voice sample-based MIDI synthesizer and real-time digital effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetro gaming applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for exploring period PC audio with a compatible game, operating system, and driver combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRevision-dependent digital output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital output support and connector assignments vary across Live! models; do not assume a particular S\/PDIF connection without checking the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the printed board model, port layout, and matching driver package. DOS compatibility depends on the motherboard and legacy driver environment and is not guaranteed. Item condition, test results, and included accessories have not been specified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50737112613061,"sku":"SB-LIVE-51-DIGITAL","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8507\/1813\/files\/2d1786211e7bbe210958cc0bffd8898a.jpg?v=1792402557","url":"https:\/\/denjhang.com\/products\/creative-sound-blaster-live-5-1-digital-pci-sound-card","provider":"Denjhang's Retro Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}