louis805
Aldan, PA

Big Ticket audio without the Big Ticket price.

5 star rating

budget conscious, a PC User, not rich, practical, Every day computer user, a techie, value conscious, renting my place
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Pros

    Seperate microphone volume control, Cost-effective, Quality sound, USB allows easy portability, Supports up to 5.1 Surround

Cons
    No 7.1 support

FEB
26
2008
    The Soundblaster series from E-Mu/Creative is no stranger to the PC world.  They are often affordable, and the prices-to-features ratio is usually accordingly...... until now.  The Live! 24-bit External USB is Dolby 5.1 Surround compatible.  With coax and s/pdif (for digital recording), and 1/8" analog jacks for microphones, headphones, and line in, it is a tremendous little powerhouse for the price of $49.99 USD.
    Alongside of the input/outputs is the SoundFont sound engine designed by Creative's parent company E-Mu, a significant developer in synthesizers since 1971.  As a songwriter, I can simply say this:  I am not disappointed, in the least.  The piano sounds are believable and the synth sounds are very flexible.

Bravo, Creative!  Bravo!
   



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