| Summary | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | My Opinion |
Mode of Operation | ||
| Full Duplex
Loop Back |
Analog > Digital | Digital > Analog | ||
| Frequency Response | Good | 30-15kHz +/-0.2 dB | 30-15kHz +/-0.15 dB | 30-20kHz +/-0.15 dB |
| 1 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion | Poor | 0.66% @ -0.4 dB | 0.063% @ -0.8 dB | 0.009% @ -0.05 dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | Poor | 50 dB | 65 dB | 75 dB |
| 19 & 20 kHz Intermodulation Distortion | Good | 0.1%@-2 dB | 0.12% @ -2 dB | 0.017% @-0.8 dB |
| Dynamic Range | Good | 68 dB | 80 Db | 74 Db |
| Jitter Distortion | Poor | -60 Db | -85 Db | -95 Db |
| Software Used: | Windows95 950B; Driver Release: 4.36.13 | |||
Discussion of Results
esults Blaster 16 CT418Creative Lab's Recent ISA Sound Blaster cards typically have their worst performance in Full Duplex mode and far better performance in the Half Duplex modes. This means that they perform acceptably in most game and other consumer applications, but are not optimum for semi-pro or professional sound recording and editing applications, particularly those involving production of multitrack recordings.
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