Description
Creative Labs CT3600 Sound Blaster 32 PnP 16-Bit ISA Sound Card CT2502-SDQ
The Sound Blaster 32 is a 16-bit ISA audio card designed for DOS and Windows-era personal computers. Built around the Creative CT2502-SDQ chipset, it provides full-duplex audio playback and recording with Plug and Play support for easy installation in legacy ISA-based systems. This card features analog line-level I/O, a microphone input, and a 15-pin MIDI/game port for musical instruments and joysticks. An onboard SIMM expansion slot allows wavetable synthesis upgrades for enhanced MIDI playback quality.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Creative Labs
- Model: CT3600 (Sound Blaster 32 PnP)
- Audio Chipset: Creative CT2502-SDQ
- Bus Interface: 16-bit ISA
- Form Factor: Half-length ISA card
- Audio Outputs: 3.5mm line out and speaker out
- Audio Inputs: 3.5mm line in and microphone in
- Game/MIDI Port: 15-pin connector for joysticks and musical instruments
- SIMM Expansion: Onboard socket for optional wavetable RAM upgrade
- Plug and Play: Yes — compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, and newer ISA-aware systems
- Operating System Support: DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98
- FCC ID: IBACT-SB32PNP
- Manufacturing: Singapore
- Includes: Sound card only — no software drivers, cables, documentation, or accessories
Applications
The Sound Blaster 32 was the de facto standard audio solution for ISA-based personal computers throughout the 1990s. It was widely used in 486 and Pentium systems for DOS gaming, Windows multimedia applications, CD-ROM audio playback, and general system audio. Many classic games including Commander Keen, Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, and subsequent titles relied on Sound Blaster compatibility for in-game music and sound effects. The MIDI port made these cards popular in home music production and with hardware synthesizers of that era. Today, the Sound Blaster 32 is sought after by retro computing enthusiasts, vintage game collectors, and system restorers building period-accurate 1990s-era computers.
This Creative Labs CT3600 Sound Blaster 32 ISA sound card has been inspected and is in good used condition. The PCB is clean with no visible damage or missing components. The metal bracket shows typical dust accumulation from age — cosmetic only. All audio jacks and the 15-pin game port are intact and functional. The onboard SIMM expansion socket is unoccupied. This is a card-only pull with no software, drivers, cables, or accessories included. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Creative Labs |
Model: |
CT3600 |
MPN: |
CT3600 |
Secondary Model: |
Sound Blaster 32 PnP |
Audio Chipset: |
Creative CT2502-SDQ |
Type: |
16-Bit ISA Sound Card |
Bus Interface: |
ISA (16-bit) |
Audio Standard: |
Sound Blaster 32 |
Plug and Play: |
Yes |
Game Port: |
15-Pin MIDI/Game Port |
Audio Outputs: |
3.5mm Line Out, Speaker Out |
Audio Inputs: |
3.5mm Line In, Microphone In |
SIMM Expansion Slot: |
Yes — onboard SIMM socket for wavetable RAM |
FCC ID: |
IBACT-SB32PNP |
Form Factor: |
Half-Length ISA Card |
Compatible With: |
DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98 PCs |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Singapore |
SKU: |
12162 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected |
Seller Notes: |
Card only — no software, cables, or accessories included |
Condition Notes: |
This Creative Labs CT3600 Sound Blaster 32 ISA sound card has been inspected and is in good used condition. The PCB is clean with no visible damage or missing components. The metal bracket shows typical dust accumulation from age — cosmetic only. |