Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Rx PCI-e Sound Card Quick Start Guide

Overview

The Sound Blaster Audigy Rx offers high-performance audio with dual microphone inputs.

Ports:

• (1) Microphone-in port
• (2) Line-in port
• (3) Front-out / Headphone-out port
• (4) Rear-out / Side Right port
• (5) Center / Subwoofer / Side Left port
• (6) Optical-out port

Connectivity

The sound card supports various audio input and output configurations:

• (1) External Microphone
• (2) Headset with Audio / Mic Splitter
• (3) Mobile Devices / MP3 Players
• (4) Headset / Headphones
• (5) 2.1 Analog Speaker System
• (6) 4.1 Analog Speaker System
• (7) 5.1 Analog Speaker System
• (8) Speakers with Optical-in
• (9) AV Receiver
• (10) 7.1 Analog Speaker System

7.1 Analog Speaker System Setup: For more information, visit creative.com/support/SBRx.

Audio Inputs:

• i) RCA Audio Cable Connector*
• ii) Audio Inputs
• iii) Front Left
• iv) Front Right
• v) Rear Left
• vi) Rear Right
• vii) Side Right
• viii) Center
• ix) Subwoofer
• x) Side Left
• xi) Front
• xii) Rear
• xiii) Center / Subwoofer

*Cables not included.

Installation

Follow these steps to install the Sound Blaster Audigy Rx:

1. Remove the power cable from the PC, then remove its cover or side panel.
2. If there is an existing sound card slotted in a PCI / PCI-e slot, remove it from the PC.
3. Remove the metal bracket from a preferred PCI-e slot in the PC.
4. Gently but firmly slot the Sound Blaster Audigy Rx sound card into the PCI-e slot.
5. Replace the cover or side panel, then reconnect the PC's power cable.

Software Download and Control Panel

The Sound Blaster Audigy Rx Control Panel provides a simple-to-use interface for easy navigation of functions such as mic-monitoring and stereo mixing, reverb and pitch shift effects, as well as switching between modes for singing and chatting.

Download the software from: creative.com/support/SBRx

Using Sing and Chat Modes

Refer to the "Online Karaoke" tab on the software's side menu for more information.

• Sing Mode: Select this for an online karaoke singing session.
• Chat Mode: Select this to chat in the online karaoke room.

When selected, the mode's effects will be applied in real time.

Listening to Audio in Multi-Channel Surround

Stereo WMA, CD music, and other digital audio may be played back through the two front speakers in a multi-channel speaker system. With Creative Multi Speaker Surround Sound (CMSS), you can enjoy stereo music and movies in captivating surround sound. CMSS has the ability to deliver rich 3D virtual surround sound via headphones or a 2-speaker system, and multi-channel audio playback with 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1 speaker systems.

You can choose to "upmix" the audio so that it is heard from all your surround speakers (if available).

To upmix audio to all your surround speakers:

1. Click Start > Programs / All Programs > Creative > Sound Blaster Audigy 5_Audigy Rx > Sound Blaster Audigy 5_Rx Control Panel
2. Click on the CMSS 3D option to enable CMSS 3D Surround.
3. Select CMSS or Stereo Surround.

*Stereo surround is available on multi-channel speakers only. Stereo Surround duplicates the front channel audio to all surround speakers without the use of any artificial enhancements.

Applying Hardware Microphone Effects

Enable hardware microphone effects with Karaoke presets available under the EAX tab. To further fine-tune the effects applied, simply adjust the level on the EAX tab.

Sound Blaster Audigy Rx EAX Studio

Sound Blaster Audigy Rx EAX Studio offers dramatically enhanced 3D audio performance and functionality, delivering superior audio fidelity and fully customizable environmental effects with import and export functions, for an unsurpassed karaoke experience.

Other Information

For user guide and safety and regulatory information, please visit creative.com/compliance/SBRx.

Product Registration

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product within the Creative app or at creative.com/register.

Environmental Compliance (WEEE)

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Symbol: The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service provider or the shop where you purchased the product.