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Creative Sound Chip Makes Three New Friends

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Creative’s hot little Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit processor is getting some upcoming playtime in computers as the company announced today three PC motherboard manufacturers will incorporate it into their upcoming American product line ups as the only integrated on-board audio solution.

The Sound Blaster Live! chip delivers 24-bit/96kHz, 7.1 surround sound with special audio enhancements for music, movie and game sounds. GIGABYTE, according to a Creative press release, said the chip will appear on its GA-G1915P motherboard that will ship worldwide in August. MSI is currently using the technology in its K8N Diamond and P4N Diamond models. Shuttle Computer has incorporated the processor into its currently available SD31P motherboard, and will be doing so on its upcoming SD11G5, SD35P, and M1000 models that will be shipping worldwide this fall.

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“The PC industry recognizes the fact that Sound Blaster audio technology is far superior to any of the host HD Audio solutions or integrated chipsets currently on the market,” said Steve Erickson, vice president of audio for Creative. “More and more, we’re seeing motherboard manufacturers choosing Sound Blaster technology for their on-board audio solutions, because of its exceptional high-definition audio quality and clarity, and we’re pleased to welcome GIGABYTE, MSI and Shuttle Computer to the Sound Blaster family.”

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