--- product_id: 19017606 title: "Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit External Sound Card" brand: "creative" price: "45.63 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19017606-creative-labs-70sb049000000-usb-soundblaster-live-24-bit-external-sound store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio Plug & Play USB 1.1 5.1 Surround Sound Output Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit External Sound Card **Brand:** creative **Price:** 45.63 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Upgrade your sound gameβ€”because your ears deserve the VIP treatment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit External Sound Card by creative - **How much does it cost?** 45.63 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19017606-creative-labs-70sb049000000-usb-soundblaster-live-24-bit-external-sound) ## Best For - creative enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted creative brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Revive Vintage Audio:** Digitize and clean up your LPs and cassettes with built-in hiss and click removal for nostalgia without noise. - β€’ **Smart Audio Enhancements:** Boost bass, manage volume intelligently, and fine-tune your sound with a multi-band graphic equalizer. - β€’ **Effortless USB Connectivity:** Plug into any USB 1.1 portβ€”no external power needed, no hassle, just pure audio upgrade. - β€’ **Studio-Quality 24-Bit Audio:** Experience crystal-clear sound with professional-grade 24-bit/96kHz encoding and decoding. - β€’ **Immersive 5.1 Surround Sound:** Transform your laptop or PC into a home theater with true 5.1 channel surround output. ## Overview The Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live is a compact, plug-and-play external sound card delivering high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio with 5.1 surround sound support. Designed for easy USB 1.1 connection without extra power, it offers versatile analog and digital inputs/outputs, plus advanced audio cleanup and enhancement features. Perfect for professionals and audiophiles looking to digitize vintage media or elevate their PC audio experience with immersive surround sound. ## Description desertcart.com Billed as the easiest way to upgrade from basic built-in PC sound to home-theater audio, Creative's USB SoundBlaster Live! 24-bit external sound card is an affordable stand-alone audio interface for your PC that hooks up to your computer via a single, simple USB 1.1 connection (cable supplied). The card offers analog inputs for a microphone and an audio component (CD player, DVD player, etc.) and outputs including optical and coaxial digital-audio jacks and a trio of minijack analog audio outs that you can use with 5.1-channel surround-sound speaker systems. Your music and games will never be the same. Now you can create MP3s from your CDs easier than ever and digitize your old cassettes and LP records, cleaning up the sound as you do so using Creative's supplied software. (Be aware, however, that LP record playback requires, in addition to a turntable and cartridge, an outboard phono stage or an integrated amplifier equipped with a phono preamplifier; the USB SoundBlaster Live! accepts only line-level analog inputs.) The unit's onboard 24-bit Advanced HD and EAX Advanced HD technologies encode and decode (record and play back) audio at up to 24-bit, 96 kHz resolution, though you must disable realtime audio monitoring at the highest settings due to limitations in the USB 1.1 data-throughput spec. Creative Multi Speaker Surround (CMSS) multispeaker technology lets you "upmix" stereo sources to 5.1-channel surround sound. The software includes a professional-quality panning and mixing algorithm, front and rear balance controls, muting, and panning control for mixer sources. Realistic EAX reverb, panning, and elevation effects bring your music and games to life. The kit also includes advanced time-scaling (which allows variable playback duration without altering the pitch of your original content), an audio clean-up feature (which removes noise and clicks from playback of vinyl disk or cassette recordings), bass boost, smart volume management, and a multi-band graphic equalizer. Use of the sound card is as simple as plugging it into any available USB port: there's no power adapter required. The card has an infrared receiver for use with an optional Creative remote control, which will let you operate your computer from the comfort of your sofa or bed, at a distance of up to 13 feet.What's in the Box USB SoundBlaster Live! 24-bit external sound card, a USB cable, a quick-start guide, and an Installation CD (containing drivers for Windows XP, SP1, and 2000, SP4; Creative Software Applications Suite; and a user's guide). Product description USB Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit External Review: The ONLY worthwhile USB surround-sound card - PROS 1) Price-At under $50, it is similarly priced to other products but is of way better quality. 2) Quality-DVD sound through my 4.1 PC speaker system is great; no distortion, crackles, etc. 3) Connections-All the inputs and outputs you'll need and the volume dial is nice. 4) Software-Sound configuration software is intuitive and works seamlessly with the hardware. CON 1) Installation-The installation did hang at the very end when trying to update DirectX. May have to do with the fact that it was trying to update with a version older than I had. However, once I ctrl-alt-deleted the non responding window, the installation finished fine. OVERALL This is a great product that finally gives purpose to the 4.1 speaker system I bought to use at home on my laptop. Even though my speakers are pretty low end (only 45 watts--see my other reviews for specific CA model), overall sound in movies is awesome and the surround speakers are distinct. This is the second USB external 5.1 sound box I have bought in as many weeks. The last one from PPA, which was only a few dollars cheaper than this, had terrible connections to the speaker system--creating a crackle when the cords were moved. What made it unbearable was that after watching about a half-hour of a movie, the sound got really bad with pops and distortion and could only be remedied by dis- and re-connecting the USB connection. (This is a problem I've read from other lower-end external sound cards). The Creative SB Live! External has none of these problems. It's a great value for seriously upgrading a laptop's audio for 4/5.1 surround--especially if you don't want to shell out the $80-$100 for the Audigy PCMCIA card. Review: A nice Notebook-Laptop 5.1 solution 3.5/5.0 - Its one of the few USB solutions for 5.1 in the notebook-laptop and does all the good work but it has som cons 2 it. Its a usb 1.1 and not 2.0 so its slow if you run multiple programs on the PC while listening to 5.1 audio and video and then the sound's not continous, its good if u listen to 2.1 audio though. AND drivers are not available for MAC OS , so MB and MBP owners stay away from this product till drivers are available. The sound quality is very good but not top notch and should work fine with basic 5.1 speakers. Remember when watchin 5.1 movies jus don do anything else... Njoy !! ## Features - High-resolution stand-alone sound card with abundant inputs and outputs - Simple hookup via USB 1.1 port; no power supply required - The perfect tool to help you put your LPs and cassettes on CD, create MP3s, and organize music - Audio enhancements include bass boost, smart volume management, a multi-band graphic equalizer, and audio clean-up (hiss and click removal) - Encodes and decodes audio at up to 24-bit/96 kHz resolution; offers 5.1-channel output for use with 5.1 speaker systems ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00030099O | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo, Surround Sound | | Brand | Creative | | Compatible Devices | Headphone, Microphone | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 122 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00054651073517 | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | Headphones, Speakers | | Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Creative Labs | | Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz | | Mfr Part Number | 70SB049000000 | | Model Number | 70SB049000000 | | Platform | Windows XP | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 100 dB | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5 1 | | UPC | 054651073517 | | Warranty Description | 1 year warranty | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo, Surround Sound - **Brand:** Creative - **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Microphone - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Platform:** Windows XP ## Images ![Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit External Sound Card - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Jwjm9QfQL.jpg) ![Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit External Sound Card - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gjfePqjiL.jpg) ![Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit External Sound Card - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71WG9IcRaIL.jpg) ![Creative Labs 70SB049000000 USB SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit External Sound Card - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41o0fF8sGdL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is output wattage of the headphone jack? I'm wondering what impedance range of headphones to match with it.** A: There's nothing in the owner's manual with this specification. However, I assume it's comparable to the output wattage from an MP3 player such as an iPod. **Q: would it work with Window 10?** A: Yes it does work with windows 10, they have drivers and software for windows 10, lets you enable 5.1, however don't have full control of rear speakers. I still use mine, because its better than my onboard. Would recommend something newer though. **Q: Can you connect a external musical keyboard to this unit and record tracks using any recording software? And possibly recording a song in a WAV file?** A: No **Q: where is product made in?** A: made in Malaysia ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ONLY worthwhile USB surround-sound card *by K***T on April 2, 2006* PROS 1) Price-At under $50, it is similarly priced to other products but is of way better quality. 2) Quality-DVD sound through my 4.1 PC speaker system is great; no distortion, crackles, etc. 3) Connections-All the inputs and outputs you'll need and the volume dial is nice. 4) Software-Sound configuration software is intuitive and works seamlessly with the hardware. CON 1) Installation-The installation did hang at the very end when trying to update DirectX. May have to do with the fact that it was trying to update with a version older than I had. However, once I ctrl-alt-deleted the non responding window, the installation finished fine. OVERALL This is a great product that finally gives purpose to the 4.1 speaker system I bought to use at home on my laptop. Even though my speakers are pretty low end (only 45 watts--see my other reviews for specific CA model), overall sound in movies is awesome and the surround speakers are distinct. This is the second USB external 5.1 sound box I have bought in as many weeks. The last one from PPA, which was only a few dollars cheaper than this, had terrible connections to the speaker system--creating a crackle when the cords were moved. What made it unbearable was that after watching about a half-hour of a movie, the sound got really bad with pops and distortion and could only be remedied by dis- and re-connecting the USB connection. (This is a problem I've read from other lower-end external sound cards). The Creative SB Live! External has none of these problems. It's a great value for seriously upgrading a laptop's audio for 4/5.1 surround--especially if you don't want to shell out the $80-$100 for the Audigy PCMCIA card. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A nice Notebook-Laptop 5.1 solution 3.5/5.0 *by C***Y on October 2, 2007* Its one of the few USB solutions for 5.1 in the notebook-laptop and does all the good work but it has som cons 2 it. Its a usb 1.1 and not 2.0 so its slow if you run multiple programs on the PC while listening to 5.1 audio and video and then the sound's not continous, its good if u listen to 2.1 audio though. AND drivers are not available for MAC OS , so MB and MBP owners stay away from this product till drivers are available. The sound quality is very good but not top notch and should work fine with basic 5.1 speakers. Remember when watchin 5.1 movies jus don do anything else... Njoy !! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent external soundcard..... same/better quality as PCI soundcards! *by C***K on November 8, 2007* This Creative SoundBlaster Live! 24-bit USB external soundcard rocks! No kidding. I've had a lot of experience with different soundcard/speaker setups, and this is the best "card" yet. The 24-bit is noticible over 16-bit, which is the standard for onboard soundcards. If you have a nice speaker system (I use a Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 Sound System, which I HIGHLY recommend!), then you want the highest possible quality soundcard to output the best sound. Also, if you're listening to MP3's or WMA's like I use primarily, make sure to encode the music in a high-bitrate for optimum sound quality and clarity to match your kickin' soundcard and speaker system (I use 192kbps WMA Pro 9.2, which is FAR superior to standard 128kbps MP3's you find on the internet). For my computer setup, I have a laptop (no secondary desktop) and a docking station. I couldn't stand the crappy 16-bit onboard audio from my laptop to go with my Klipsch ProMedia's or my Sennheiser HD280Pro headphones (which are amazing!); that is why I HAD to get a nice 24-bit external card for my laptop setup. I don't regret the purchase! Don't settle for anything less than Creative for a new soundcard, but don't go with their speaker systems.... they're overpriced and underpowered compared to the other systems out there. Overall, the card is amazing, the external controls on the box are VERY nice, the gold-plated headphone and microphone jacks keep the signal very clean, and it offers both Digital Optical and SPDIF (coaxial) outputs to connect to a home theater receiver (instead of directly to headphones or PC speakers), and has jacks for a full 5.1 surround sound PC speaker setup (although I only use the "front" jack for my 2.1 speakers). The software is VERY nice and easy to use; it even recognizes automatically what type of output you have plugged in, whether it be headphones, PC speakers, or a digital receiver. The software also contains CMSS to simulate a 5.1 signal from any stereo signal, such as a CD or MP3's, which works decently in my past experience with Creative. The only "con" that I've found is that this sound card is USB 1.1, instead of the modern "standard" USB 2.0, which means that the bandwidth to the soundcard can become restricted. The only problem this causes is if you are trying to monitor the microphone input with the 24-bit 96kHz option enabled; it automatically reduces the bitrate output to 16-bit and gives you a warning that the microphone monitoring has ate-up all the bandwidth and that it is now unable to symultaneously output in 24-bits. This isn't a big deal, as you can switch the output back to 24-bits after you've finished with microphone monitoring. I rarely use a microphone, so it's not too big of a deal. BUY THIS PRODUCT! I'm telling you, you won't find a better external USB 24-bit 96kHz sound card out there, especially for only $50, unless Creative releases a USB 2.0 version. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19017606-creative-labs-70sb049000000-usb-soundblaster-live-24-bit-external-sound](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/19017606-creative-labs-70sb049000000-usb-soundblaster-live-24-bit-external-sound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*