About Sound Blaster 1-4
Switching modes You can switch between Digital Only and Digital/Analog mode using the Digital/
Analog switch located on the side panel of Sound Blaster. The table below illustrates
the different functions between each mode:
It is recommended that
you do not play any audio
files before switching
between Digital Only and
Digital/Analog mode.
Sometimes, you may
need to close and launch
the audio application after
switching modes for it to
function properly.
Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS
pass-through is only
available in Digital Only
mode.
Table 1: Digital/Analog and Digital Only Mode
Connectors/Jacks Digital/Analog mode Digital Only mode
Line Out Available Not available
Line In Available Not available
Headphones Available Not available
Mic In Available Not available
Optical Out fixed at 48 kHz 44.1 and 48 kHz
Optical In 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz