jsgolfman Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 It's almost there, but there are some issues: http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973...73,26005,00.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 Very interesting: Points: Creative's CMSS technology can create a 5.1 "remix" of any audio source irrespective of how many channels it has (one, two, four, etc.). To be clear, this is not a Dolby Digital encoder, but rather Creative's own proprietary implementation. Considering USB 1.1's limited bandwidth, latency, and top-down master/slave architecture, one could make a compelling argument that it's an ill-suited place to work with audio. USB's 12Mbits/sec maximum bandwidth would theoretically allow for eight uncompressed CD-quality audio streams encoded as 44KHz/16-bit/two-channel stereo PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) streams of 1.4Mbits/sec each. But no bus is 100% efficient, so assuming about 75% efficiency, you're looking at six simultaneous streams. And it's probably fewer, because we've heard USB protocol is 50-60% efficient in many scenarios. A painless installation is posited as one of Extigy's strongest selling points for the innards-averse set, and on this point, Extigy by and large delivers. Windows XP initially recognized the device as a USB audio device and attempted to install XP's own default driver for that hardware type. Creative's docs advise to cancel out of this and instead run Extigy's installer disc, which installs Extigy's drivers along with its bundled apps. After the install ran, the Extigy was up and running sans reboot. The set o' bundleware is pretty standard bill of fare For those that want some jist...hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted September 4, 2002 Report Share Posted September 4, 2002 My last sound card purchase, I went with the Hercules Game Theater XP. Very nice and zero compatibility problems! http://us.hercules.com/products/product.php3?id=36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikergeek Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 I'm a Turtle Beach Santa Cruz guy myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted October 18, 2002 Report Share Posted October 18, 2002 the USB part i dont get, is there any need for it unless your in a laptop and want desktop style sound? (and the mobility of the laptop) nonetheless, id rather get an internal type sound just to save desk space. does the USB do any lag when playing high intensity games etc? like run adaware and play UT2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 I have read that the extigy does not perform very well under extreme gaming. I think it is aimed at those who are uncomfortable opening up their case. If you look at the sales figures, i bet they will back this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 well, im the type that as long as i have a good soundcard ill be happy. for instance my SB PCI512 is based upon the SB Live! and does pretty much the same features. only for a bit cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted October 23, 2002 Report Share Posted October 23, 2002 the 512 is nice, but its dated, I am one of those guys that has to have the "latest and greatest" of everything. Hence the new system being built Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbreb13 Posted October 23, 2002 Report Share Posted October 23, 2002 the 512 is nice, but its dated, I am one of those guys that has to have the "latest and greatest" of everything. Hence the new system being builtDitto, on that Bro! I love new stuff and so do my Credit Card companies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceleeon Posted October 23, 2002 Report Share Posted October 23, 2002 Yeah, mine won't love me when i ask for an extension on payment...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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