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HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide
Recording with the sound card
The Sound Blaster X-Fi enables sound recording
from multiple audio sources using Smart Recorder.
1
Click Start on the taskbar.
2
Choose All Programs, Creative,
SoundBlaster X-Fi, and then Smart
Recorder. The Smart Recorder window
displays.
Sound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes
The Sound Blaster X-Fi sound card includes three
modes: Audio Creation Mode, Entertainment Mode,
and Game Mode. The main functions, such as speaker configuration,
equalizer, and volume control, are available in all
three modes. However, each mode optimizes the
sound card resources to provide the best audio
performance for the activity.
Audio Creation Mode
Optimizes the sound card for advanced recording
functions.
Available features:
■ Recording from several audio sources
■ Applying studio quality effects
■ Mixer settings
■ Equalizer settings
Smart
Recorder
tools
Description
RecordNow Configure settings for
audio source, recording
format, output location,
and audio quality on one
screen.
Record Wizard Configure recording
settings with the help of a
wizard.
Schedule Set Smart Recorder to
automatically record at a
time of your choosing.
My Recording Access your saved
recordings.