From the ManufacturerCreative Sound Blaster Recon3D THX PCIe Sound CardUpgrade to mind-blowing PC gaming audio with the Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe sound cardPowerful technologies deliver incredibly immersive sound and voice clarityEnjoy the ultimate in Sound Blaster performance with support for studio quality headsetsUpgrade to mind-blowing PC gaming audio with the Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe sound card powered by the revolutionary Sound Core3D quad-core Sound and Voice processor. Whether you're on a headset or desktop speakers you'll have a distinct tactical advantage over the competition with massively powerful THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies that deliver incredibly immersive surround sound with pin-point accurate audio placement. Lead your fellow warriors on the battlefield with CrystalVoice Voice and Clarity technologies that ensure even in the heat of battle your voice will be heard clearly. Choose the PC audio choice of Champions, and hear the sound of victory. Choose Sound Blaster.Hardware-accelerated THX TruStudio Pro audio technologies deliver unsurpassed audio playback quality, while the innovative CrystalVoice processing lets you communicate with crystal clear vocal fidelity in your multiplayer games, online chats and video conferencing. Engineered for low power consumption and high performance, the Sound Core3D processor is Creative's first sound and voice processor to integrate a quad-core high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) and high-quality converters onto a single chip.Connect to your favorite audio equipment with ease. View largerPowered by Sound Core3DSound Core3D is a high performance Sound and Voice processor for accelerating advanced audio and voice technologies. The quad-core Sound Core3D audio processor offloads THX TruStudio Pro and CrystalVoice effects processing from your primary CPU, improving your gaming experience with faster frame rates and drastically superior audio and voice quality. THX TruStudio Pro Sound TechnologyTHX TruStudio Pro Sound Technology creates unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headphones by producing additional virtual speakers around, above and below you. CrystalVoice Voice Enhancement And Clarity TechnologyLet your teammates hear you clearly thanks to the CrystalVoice suite of realtime audio processing tools. CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation eliminates echoes that interfere with your conversation. CrystalVoice Noise Reduction eliminates unwanted background noise from your conversation. CrystalVoice Smart Volume allows you to be heard clearly without having to shout or whisper. CrystalVoice FX morphs your voice into different characters and accents. And CrystalVoice Focus suppresses noise outside your acoustic zone and be heard with amazing clarity. Scout ModeHear your enemies before they hear you. Scout Mode is a proprietary technology that allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat. Dolby Digital LiveConnect the Recon3D to your home theater system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 audio streams into high fidelity immersive surround sound. Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe Control Panel SoftwareCalibrate and customize every aspect of the Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe audio and voice settings to really get into your game. High Quality Headphone AmpThe dedicated high quality headphone amp supports studio quality headphones and headsets with up to 600 ohm impedance. What's in the Box?Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe sound card, Quick Start leaflet, installation CD containing drivers for Windows, Creative software suite, and User's Guide. System Requirements Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.2 GHz or faster Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64-bit) 1GB RAM 600MB of free hard disk space Available PCI Express (x1,