User's Manual

Introduction vii
Introduction
Sound Blaster PCI512 is Creative’s entry-level Environmental Audio
™
audio card for high-quality 3D
gaming. It offers SB PCI compatibility, real-time special effects, high-quality 4-speaker output, and full
environmental support for the largest number of supported titles and applications from the past, present,
and future.
Powerful Audio Processing Engine
The EMU10K1
™
audio processor is the most powerful integrated music, audio, and effects engine
available. Every signal is processed at 32-bit, 48 kHz using 8-point interpolation to smoothen the
sound—instantly improving any audio source. Besides advanced signal processing, the EMU10K1
provides real-time effects including Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Echo, and Pitch Shifter, that rival a stand-
alone effects processor worth $500.
Environmental Audio
™
Enhances Existing Contents
Experience depth and realism beyond existing 3D audio. Apply preset environments such as hall, cave,
or underwater that can be applied to your existing games and applications for incredibly true sound.
Game environmental settings also make your existing games come “alive” instantaneously.
Multiple Speaker Output
Produce surround-sound audio on your PC with built-in support for two or four analog speakers.
Sound Blaster PCI Standard
You can be assured of near-perfect Sound Blaster compatibility on the PCI bus while enjoying all its
benefits. It works with the existing MS-DOS
®
-based and Windows
®
-based titles, providing support on
these legacy applications.
The colored insert in this manual
gives you the latest information
about your audio card, and contact
information for Creative Labs.