Sounds Blaster Cinema

Sounds Blaster Cinema

Now the motherboard also comes with a Sounds Blaster Cinema solution. make no mistake though, the audio is arranged by a Realtek HD audio chip (RT ALC898). On top of that you will install a software layer called Sounds Blaster Cinema which opens up some really sweet options. 

This way MSI tries to provide a superior class-leading audio solution helped by the the Sound Blaster Cinema suite.  After installation you'll get the following features though the Sound Blaster Control panel.

Gamers will be able get surround sound through their stereo headphones, enhanced gaming sound effects and Smart Volume control for long gaming sessions. Creative Labs Sound Blaster Cinema audio supports a number features designed to offer more enthusiast level audio, including SBX Bass (expanding the low frequency tones), SBX most popular Crystallizer (restores the “highs” and “lows” that are compromised with audio compression).

You also get Dialog Plus (enhances voices in games and moves for dramatically clearer dialog), SBX Surround (produces virtual speakers around, above and below gamer) and SBX Smart Volume). Reeally, this all is pretty sweet and much welcomed over the 'standard' Realtek software.