2) Click Sound Blaster. 3) Click click here as Sound Blaster Z isn’t listed. 4) Select Z-Series on left pane. Then click Sound Blaster Z on middle pane and click Next. 5) Find Sound Blaster Z-Series Software under Driver category. Then click Download to get the latest Sound Blaster Z Driver. For instructions on installing your Sound Blaster Z-Series, and any additional accessories, consult the Quick Start leaflet. To learn more about your product, consult the following sections: l. Your Sound Blaster Z-Series Audio card. Audio Control Module. Actual products may differ slightly from those shown in this chapter.
I'm using a Dell Inspiron 660 desktop, a Creative SoundBlaster Z sound card, and a Turtle Beach EarForce PX-22 headset. I want to know if there is an optimal setup for the card for the best audio experience for my use. I mainly do three things:-Netflix or other cinematic videos. I want a very cinematic experience with realism and heavy stereo.-Gaming.
I play cutscene-heavy games including Mass Effect 2 and 3, and League of Legends, etc.-Music composition, with Finale 2012cIs there a best setup with the sound card for things like this (primarily the latter two)? I've not had it for long so I am not too familiar with it, but so far it has been an improvement from the on-board sound.
I'm happy with the experience I've had, but I want to know what's best for experience. The Turtle Beaches have their own Treble-Bass Balance on it's in-line amp, in addition to it's independent volume control. The headphones are connected to the card through the headphone jack, yet they also have a USB control for chat settings. Mostly, I want to see the best experience I could get with my new card.
A few weeks ago, I used a Microcenter gift card to purchase the Creative Sound Blaster Z sound card. I didn't intend to buy it on a short notice like I did, but they had the cheaper version available and I wanted to try it out. It has cheaper capacitors than the widely available version, and it also does not feature an EMI shield or external microphone.
It was a lot cheaper though.I installed the card after getting it and after struggling with drivers, I removed it and went back to my X-Fi Titanium. I just couldn't get the sound right. Now that I finally had time, I gave the card another shot. I definitely still had my fair share of driver issues, but it worked much better than it did last time and now it sounds great.For reference, the popularly available flagship Sound Blaster Z is model SB1500, and this version is SB1502.