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You Need a USB Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 USB Reviewed

Sound Blaster Omni 5.1 - VRW Front

If you have been using computers for more than a few years it is likely that you have seen plenty of sound cards.  If someone were to ask you about a USB sound card, would you think of a less than ideal dongle with little to no features with entry level sound quality?

Well, that was then and times sure have changed with feature packed external soundcards that are of good quality on the market.  There are even ones out there that will be good with gaming and allowing the user to experience 3D surround sound while wearing headphones to help pinpoint the action.  The Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 USB soundcard is a shining example of what an external sound card these days should be.

Specifications

  • Model: Sound Blaster Omni #70SB156000000
  • Channels: 5.1
  • Interface: USB

System Requirements

On PC platform

  • Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor at 2.2 GHzMicrosoft Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
  • 1GB RAM600MB free hard disk space
  • 600MB free hard disk space
  • CDROM / DVDROM driveUSB 2.0 port
  • USB 2.0 port

On Mac Platform

  • Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz
  • Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz
  • Mac OS 10.6 & above1GB RAM
  • 1GB RAM
  • 600MB free hard disk spaceInternet connection
  • Internet connection
  • USB 2.0 portFeatures

Features

  • USB simplicity and portabilityBuilt-in dual microphones with CrystalVoice technology
  • Built-in dual microphones with CrystalVoice technology
  • Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel
  • Dolby Digital Live600-ohm headphone amplifier
  • 600-ohm headphone amplifier
  • Scout mode
  • Comprehensive connectivity for all your PC and Mac audio needs