Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum

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SOUND BLASTER AUDIGY LINE

Key Selling Points
* Powerful EMU10K2 Audio Processor -- expanded power, double the effects
* Secure Content Support -- Expanded content secruity, safe box, secure music, secure transaction
* Dual Firewire/1394 Support -- expanded high speed connectivity, connectivity to DV cameras, connectivity to external storage and 1394 supported devices; similar to USB, but 30x faster; can hook up to 60 devices

CLI will also be creating sub-brands for each feature to leverage technology, EX: Audigy Audio Processor, Content Pass, Sound Blaster 1394

Secondary Features
* 6 channel digital and analog output (Dolby Digital approved -- CLI is only company to have this approval)
* PlayCenter 2 -- high quality 320kbps encoder with up to 9x digital audio acceleration; digital media organizer; audio only media player that allows selection of frequencies, added click remover and noise reduction features
* Customization with EAX effects and Oozic-- various acoustic properties, voice shifter; visual component/enhancer
* Complete softare package
* Upgradeability via CreativeWare (formerly LifeWare)

Platinum Product Only
* Audigy Drive with Firewire connector -- connects to front of PC, offering consumers 2 connectors
* Remote control



Upcoming Launches

* NOMAD C Series -- cheaper Jukebox to expand consumer market
* June -- Audigy
* August -- Broadband Blaster (US)
* September -- NOMAD Jukebox