I did not know that sound can be so clear!

Caveat:
I use the Sound Blaster Zx (incl. Audio Control Module).
Already connected to the audio control module I have my Sennheiser HD595, Beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Stereo Headset (600 ohms, 100 mW, 96dB) and the Gaming Headset Sennheiser PC 350 directly to the sound card was the Logitech Speaker System Z623 (2.1 system ).

Packing:
The result is a box with window in which there are two more boxes. In one was the audio control module and in the other box were the instructions included Teriber DVD. an optical cable and a 3.5 mm jack to stereo RCA cable. The sound card is attached with wire to a plastic "velvet" support, so you can see the stylish card through the viewing window. The sound card and the control module are completely wobble-free and high-quality packaging. The devices also make a very high-quality impression both in the feel, and the optics. What strikes me is there positive that the rotation Regeler the audio module can be turned with a pleasant resistance so that it can be considered quite possible that there actually a potentiometer located behind.

Commissioning:
The map benötig a free PCI Express slot (PCIe), it does not matter how wide it is. The installation therefore quickly went out of hand. Plugged Old map out (if any) and the Sound Blaster card and fixed. Ready was the installation of the card. The audio module is connected only via two 3.5mm jacks (1x headphone, 1x microphone) to the sound card. That just as quickly by hand. Now you can even connect directly to the sound card, a 2.0 to 5.1 system (about 3,5mm). While it is self-explanatory, but if you are unsure where each jack is one out of the place a wonderful images as described in the accompanying Quick Start Guide.

First start:
To my surprise, the card has already started its operation with the standard Windows drivers and delivered sound.
However, I have now my old sound driver (from my onboard card) uninstalled (yes, after the new card was installed). And then I loaded the latest drivers from the website and installed Creative.com.

First test:
Everything has worked out perfectly until then and then I started directly Spotify (music streaming service) and I was hooked right away. A much clearer sound came from my Logitech boxes. Now I only realized what is a potential in the pits! After some time, I then thought to myself, I close out my Sennheiser HD595 and WOW to the audio module on the 6.35mm! The sound was so clear in all registers, I almost started crying. Only now I noticed that I have previously heard a Tonbrühe. Next I tested directly Bayer DT880 and it was just a Ohrenschmauß to hear it, the same is true for the Sennheiser PC 350th

The rotary Regeler to the audio module makes super to quickly, easily and above all convenient to change the volume without a will fingered the sound settings from the operating system. Likewise, I had imagined!

None of my actions I heard a crack or other (un) pleasant sounds than those who also come Solten.

Driver Software:
A pure fun I can say! It has can be adjusted with the many settings of a SBX Pro Studio to general sound improvement over a CrystalVoice his microphone (both in audio module, as well as external). There you can also turn great distorter who gives me and others have a lot of fun, because really listen to almost all deceptively real and razor sharp! Similarly, background noise and echo suppression can be activated. Although I must say here that the echo canceller has ensured when the front speakers that my microphone was almost off. The Focus (camera angle) I have not tested, because I think it is unnecessary. At this point I would like to highlight the good sound quality of the microphone in the audio module.

Next there is a "Scout Mode", which should help especially in first-person shooters to hear opponents from afar. You can enable and disable, as the fashion for music and film is totally unsuitable, but his service very well done in the playing mode to happiness using a hotkey!

Then we come to a decisive point and that is the speakers and headphones and choice test. There you can specify whether you want to hear the sound through the loudspeaker output or headphones output and then configures the same time, what it is for a device at the respective output.

Then you can choose the movies menu still Encoder for Dobly Digital Live and DTS Connect, which I could not test this because I have no contact with the optical output (Fiber Optic - Toslink) have connected.

Next, there is the mixer that allows a advanced volume settings for all inputs and outputs. One can also, for example, control the stereo directions (left and right) separately or the microphone gain, or make in stereo microphones also left and right volume adjustments.

The penultimate point is the Equalizer in the Sound settings to delete prefabricated, but you can also make their own settings and save, respectively.

Under the "Advanced Features" hiding only one selection point, whether you want to send via the optical output the stereo mix or not.

Its settings you can then save in profiles, and export and import, which is especially interesting for those who have changed many settings and you want to lose under any circumstances due to a system failure, or if someone still wants to buy other computers the map or has.

I absolutely can not fault the driver software, except the echo cancellation, which will not really for me.

Finally:
I highly recommend this sound card with the audio control module any good conscience, laying on good workmanship and best sound value. I will guaranteed not be separated from the card as soon!

For questions I am happy to help.