The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD outputs a bitstream of high-definition, multichannel audio from Blu-ray Discs with no downsampling, to take full advantage of lossless digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio when combined with Cyberlink PowerDVD (available separately). Developed in partnership with Creative, Cyberlink and Silicon Image, the X-Fi HomeTheater HD has broad support for the latest audio technologies in the marketplace.

Description: The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD accepts video from either an internal or external connection, mixes it with digital audio, and outputs the combined video and lossless multichannel audio via a single HDMI^TM 1.3 port. The Auzen X-Fi HomeTheater HD has been designed around the latest Creative PCI Express X-Fi audio processor. For home theater enthusiasts, the processor includes HDMI 1.3 support and features Dolby Digital and DTS encoding for a single-cable connection to home theater systems. For gamers, the card leverages the power of the PCI Express-optimized X-Fi processor to deliver accelerated audio for improved game performance, with ultra-realistic EAX 5.0 effects and 3D positional audio.

PCI Express: PCI Express^TM (PCIe) is a serial bus standard that provides a higher throughput than the older, parallel PCI bus standard. Unlike PCI Express^TM sound cards built with PCI processors adapted for the PCIe slot, the X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD is built around Creative Labs' PCI Express^TM processor. As a native-PCI Express^TM sound card, the X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD can take full advantage of the higher-throughput of the PCIe bus.

HDMI v1.3a: Enjoy Blu-ray in its full glory! The Auzen X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD is the first and only industry-supported native-PCI Express soundcard offering uncompressed audio supporting 24p True Cinema output. By delivering crystal-clear all-digital audio and video via a single HDMI connection, the Auzen X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD dramatically simplifies cabling and provides the highest-quality home theater experience. In compliance with HDCP and AACS, the Auzen X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD can play Blu-ray Audio with no downsampling, and play High bit-rate Audio such as Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream without altering the original sound when combined with Cyberlink PowerDVD (available separately).

Security: The PCI-Express independent data transfer structure provides secure performance, important because Audio requires continuous data processing that is both secure and continuous.

Performance: By using the latest Creative native PCI Express chipset, the Auzen X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD card provides the highest performance audio available for consumer home theater applications. With 64MB X-Ram, it will also process complicated 3D sound effects with the greatest of ease.

Sound: The Auzen X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD soundcard is designed to provide the best audio possible for Music, Gaming and Movies. Auzentech selected high end audio components, a 115dB D/A converter, and tuned the analog circuit for peak performance. In addition, discerning of audiophiles can tune the sound via replaceable front (L/R) Operational Amplifier (OPAMP).

Technologies: The Auzen X-Fi^TM HomeTheater HD provides latest audio technologies in the market, such as Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD^TM Master Audio, EAX 5.0, and many more.

Key Features

Maximum Data Meets Maximum Bandwidth

• HDMI v1.3a Compliant Audio Card
• Creative X-Fi^TM native-PCI Express® audio processor

Unprecedented Audio for Movies, Music, and Gaming

• Blu-ray support via Cyberlink's latest PowerDVD application (available separately)
• Support for  PCM 8 channel, 24-bit/192kHz
• 24p True Cinema Output
• Blu-ray Audio with no downsampling
• High bit-rate audio, such as Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream
• Dolby® Digital Live for Windows® and Vista
• DTS^TM Neo:PC & DTS^TM Interactive for Windows® Vista
• EAX® Advanced HD 5.0