Creative brings DVD-Audio to the PC with 24-bit/192kHz Quality
Posted on 23/09/02 13:59 by Jan Willem                             
Creative brings DVD-Audio to the PC with 24-bit/192kHz Quality

Creative has issued a press release to announce their new Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound cards. Normally we don't post about sound cards, but the latest models of Creative have some intresting features. The sound cards are able to process the 24bit/192Khz data that is on DVD Audio discs. This should give you a better sound experience.

Besides support for this, the sound cards also adds support for a discrete rear-center speaker for stunning 6.1 surround sound from DirectSound 3D games, Dolby Digital EX movies, and MP3 and CD audio:


Millions of PC users who have a DVD-ROM drive on their PC can use the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 to experience Advanced Resolution(TM) DVD-Audio with amazing 24-bit/192kHz sound quality. The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 delivers 106dB SNR and is the only stand-alone sound card with THX® certification, for cinematic 6.1 surround sound from Dolby Digital® EX movies and unparalleled realism from the hundreds of existing DirectSound® 3D game titles. The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 enables 24-bit/96kHz recording, and also provides digital music enthusiasts with the next generation Creative MediaSource(TM) player for a variety of digital music enhancements, including up-mix of stereo MP3 music into full 6.1 surround sound.


The Sound Blaster Audigy 2 has an estimated street price of US$129.99; and the Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum 2 has an estimated street price of US$199.99. Both products are slated for worldwide shipment in October.

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Update 17:00 - The hardware seems to be one of the first to support Digital Rights Management, read more about it here.

Source: Yahoo.com

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By Guest, Monday 23 September 2002 18:28
Don't forget about their new and fun DRM support! :-r I'm glad I didn't buy a Creative SB Live!/Audigy/2 after all.
By Seán, Tuesday 24 September 2002 10:38
SeánDVD-Audio encryption & copy protection is much stronger than that of DVD-Video. I remember when DVD-Audio was said to be never released or made compatible for PCs. Also, until DVD-Audio players came out with encyrpted digital ports (requiring suitable speakers), all previous players only had analogue outs. Frown The closest thing I will get to DVD-Audio are Music Video DVDs as they are compatible with existing DVD players and I'm happy with Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio.
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