Connectivity
Sound Blaster
X-Fi audio card
Audio Inputs
- One analog input via stereo jack on rear bracket (selectable from line-level analog line input or mono microphone analog input)
AUX_IN line-level analog input via 4-pin Molex connector on card
Audio Outputs
- Three line-level analog outputs via 4-pole 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) jacks on rear bracket: Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left, Rear Right, Side Right, Center, Subwoofer and Side Left channels
Stereo headphone (32-ohm load) support on Line Out 1 jack
For SB046X and SB055X series: Digital Out via 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) jack on rear bracket (sharing with the Line In/Microphone In jack)
For SB073X series: Optical Out via 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) jack on rear bracket (sharing with the Line In/Microphone In jack)
Interfaces
- 4-pin power supply header for connection to the system power supply unit, supplying power to the X-Fi I/O Console*
2 x 20 pin AD_EXT header for connection to the X-Fi I/O Drive*
2 x 5 pin Front Panel Header for connections with Intel HD Front Panel Audio standard header (For SB073X series only)
One AD_Link (26 pin) connector for linking to the X-Fi I/O Console*
Digital I/O
Module*
Audio Inputs
- Optical jack for optical SPDIF input
Coaxial jack for coaxial SPDIF input
Audio Outputs
- Optical jack for optical SPDIF output
Coaxial jack for coaxial SPDIF output
Sound Blaster
X-Fi I/O Drive*
Inputs and outputs
on front panel
- Two RCA jacks for coaxial SPDIF input and output
Headphone output and volume control with auto detection via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack
Shared line-level analog Line/Microphone input via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack. Shared input selectable via dial with gain control for microphone.
Two mini MIDI female connectors for MIDI input and output
Two RCA jacks for Auxiliary input
Two optical connectors for optical SPDIF input and output
Infrared receiver for receiving infrared signals from the remote control. Transmission range within four meters (13 feet) with 15-degree deviation from the center axis.
Interfaces
- 4-pin power supply header for connection to system power supply unit
2 x 20 pin AD_EXT header for connection to Sound Blaster X-Fi audio card
Sound Blaster
X-Fi I/O
Console*
Inputs and outputs
on front panel
- Headphone output and volume control with auto detection via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack
Shared line-level analog Line/Hi-Z input via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack. Shared input selectable via dial with gain control for Hi-Z input.
Shared line-level analog Line/Microphone input via 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) stereo jack. Shared input selectable via dial with gain control for microphone.
Infrared receiver for receiving infrared signals from the remote control. Transmission range within four meters (13 feet) with 15-degree deviation from the center axis.
Inputs and outputs
on rear panel
- Two RCA jacks for Auxiliary input
DIN jack for connection to supported Creative analog speaker systems with the wired remote control or Audio Control Pod that comes with the speakers
Two standard MIDI female connectors for MIDI input and output
Two optical connectors for optical SPDIF input and output
Two RCA jacks for coaxial SPDIF input and output
Interfaces
- One AD_LINK connector for linking to the audio card
Notes
- *Available with some models of your audio device, or as an upgrade accessory in some regions.