CREATIVE Sound Card 30SB157000
- PCI Express x1 internal card
- 5.1 surround channel configuration
- 192 KHz maximum sample rate
- 106 db signal-to-noise ratio
- SBX Pro Studio processing
- Separate line-in and microphone connectors
- Half-height bracket included, full-height bracket mounted
- Windows 10 platform
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A basic surround sound card for a Windows PC that adds two audio inputs and software sound shaping. A single Windows release is named, and one field shows stereo output.
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ASIN: B09Q65NHN1Model: 70SB157000006Category: Internal Sound Cards
Overview
Creative's Sound Blaster Audigy Fx replaces basic motherboard audio with a PCIe card carrying independent line-in and microphone connectors. SBX Pro Studio processing shapes the sound, and a control panel app adjusts it.
Choose it as a simple step up from onboard audio for movies, music and games, with two input sources at once. The limit is scope: one operating system is named, the output mode field reads stereo and headphone amp details are absent.
Who it's for
A desktop user who records a voice and an instrument at once, or who wants surround for movies and games, will use the card. Laptop owners, and buyers with high-impedance headphones or a non-Windows system, should look at other cards.
Pros and cons
- Separate line-in and microphone inputs
- SBX Pro Studio processing
- Control panel software
- Half-height bracket included
- Windows only in listing
- Output mode field says stereo
- No headphone amp details
- Desktop slot required
Performance notes
A dedicated card moves conversion away from the motherboard, which can lower noise. The signal-to-noise figure and sample rate set the quality ceiling, while the studio processing reshapes sound in software. Two independent inputs allow a mic and a line source together.
Specifications
| Brand | Creative |
|---|---|
| Model | 70SB157000006 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Audio output mode | Stereo |
| Signaltonoise ratio | 106 db |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hardware connectivity | PCI Express x1 |
| Compatible devices | Microphone |
| Other details | |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| Hardware platform | Personal Computer |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 5 1 |
| Maximum sample rate | 192 KHz |
| Included | Half-height bracket (Full height bracket mounted on board), Installation CD, Quick Start Leaflet, Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Sound Card, Warranty Leaflets |
| Audio processing | SBX Pro Studio |
Frequently asked questions
How do I fit the half-height bracket on the Creative Audigy Fx?
The card ships with a full-height bracket mounted and a half-height bracket in the box, so swap the bracket to suit the case.
How do I adjust the sound settings on the Creative Audigy Fx?
Through the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, which controls the SBX Pro Studio settings.
Does the Creative Audigy Fx work on a Mac?
The listing names Windows 10 as the platform and nothing else.