From the Manufacturer Sound Blaster Extigy is the revolutionary, external, quality-audio solution from Creative. Designed to provide stunning digital audio to notebook or desktop users who cannot open their PCs--or would prefer not to--it installs quickly and easily by USB. A remote control is standard. With 24-bit DACs and a 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio, hardware Dolby Digital decoding, multi-channel output, and 24-bit/96 kHz-compatible connectivity, the Sound Blaster Extigy gives a powerful, high-end audio and home-theater experience. It also offers EAX Advanced HD music features such as Audio Clean-Up, Time Scaling, and Dream, and can operate as a stand-alone Dolby Digital decoder for use with DVD players or entertainment consoles. Quick Installation with USB Sound Blaster Extigy easily plugs into any available USB port on your PC or notebook. Connect your speakers, load the Sound Blaster Extigys suite of software, and elevate your music-listening experience forever. Connect Your Digital and Analog Devices With an emphasis on versatility, you can now connect your PC or notebook to most digital entertainment devices such as DVD players, CD and MP3 players, MIDI devices, stereo and multi-channel speakers, headphones, and more. Featured ports include optical digital-audio and MIDI in/out, S/PDIF-in (coaxial digital-audio), line-in (analog), and mic-in. Tweak Your Sound from Across the Room Convenient and fun, the front-panel control knobs and wireless remote provide you with total control of your sound experience. If you own surround sound speakers, you will love the one-touch CMSS button that turns any stereo recording, including MP3 and WMA music files, into a surround sound masterpiece. Be the first to benefit from the high-powered, easy-to-use Sound Blaster Extigy--the external Sound Blaster that adds stunning digital audio fidelity to your PC and notebook.