Description
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live CT4790 PCI Sound Card 16-Bit EMU10K1
The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live CT4790 is a full-height PCI sound card built around Creative's EMU10K1 audio processor. It delivers 16-bit stereo audio for desktop PCs via a standard PCI slot, and features color-coded 3.5mm audio jacks for line-out, line-in, and microphone along with a DB15 combined MIDI/joystick port on the bracket.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Creative Labs
- Product Line: Sound Blaster Live
- Model Number: CT4790
- Internal Part Number: 205-S52-4790-0200927
- Main Audio Chipset: Creative EMU10K1
- Bus Interface: PCI (full-height bracket)
- Audio: 16-bit stereo
- Jacks: 3x color-coded 3.5mm (Line Out, Line In, Mic In)
- Bracket Port: DB15 combined MIDI/joystick port
- FCC Class B; complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B
- Includes: Sound card only — no software, cables, or accessories
Applications
The Sound Blaster Live series was Creative Labs' flagship consumer PCI audio line from the late 1990s into the early 2000s, succeeding the ISA-based Sound Blaster AWE32/AWE64 cards. The EMU10K1 chip brought hardware-accelerated positional 3D audio (EAX) and wavetable MIDI synthesis to PCI-bus systems at a time when PCI was displacing ISA in consumer desktops. The CT4790 variant is commonly associated with the Sound Blaster Live Value configuration and was widely used in Windows 98/ME/2000/XP gaming and multimedia PCs. Today these cards remain sought after for DOS/Windows 9x retro gaming builds where Sound Blaster hardware compatibility matters, for vintage PC restoration projects, and as a replacement for failed audio hardware in period-correct machines. Compatible operating systems include Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, and XP; DOS support is available through Creative's legacy driver packages.
This Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live CT4790 PCI sound card has been tested and is in good working condition. The card is clean with no broken traces, bent pins, or damaged connectors. The color-coded audio jacks and DB15 MIDI/joystick port on the bracket are intact. Some light handling wear is visible on the PCB, which is normal for a pulled card. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Creative Labs |
Model: |
CT4790 |
MPN: |
CT4790 |
Secondary Model: |
205-S52-4790-0200927 |
Type: |
PCI Sound Card |
Product Line: |
Sound Blaster Live |
Audio Chipset: |
Creative EMU10K1 |
Interface: |
PCI |
Audio Channels: |
16-bit Stereo |
Connectors: |
3x 3.5mm audio jacks, DB15 MIDI/joystick port |
Form Factor: |
Full-Height PCI Card |
Compatible With: |
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP, DOS |
FCC Compliance: |
FCC Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Malaysia |
SKU: |
45209 |
Condition Notes: |
This Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live CT4790 PCI sound card has been tested and is in good working condition. Card is clean with intact audio jacks and DB15 port. Normal light handling wear on PCB. Please contact us with any questions. |