Auzentech X-Fi Prelude Download Drivers and Manual

How to configure the X-Fi Prelude for 2.1 output. Stereo output will be sent to a stereo amplifier and filtered output directly to a subwoofer. 1. Open ‘Speaker Setup’ window of windows sound control
panel.
2. Select 5.1 Surround, Press ‘Next’ button
3. Uncheck ‘Center’, ‘Rear pair’ optional speakers
4. Uncheck ‘Front left and right’ Full-rage speakers
4. ‘Speaker and Headphone’ -> ‘Bass Settings’… tab
5. Check ‘Enable Bass Redirection’
6. Adjust ‘Crossover Frequency’ and Subwoofer Level

Old version. See above ALchemy manual if you are using driver RC4 or newer.

Auzen X-Fi Prelude Driver Installation Guide
??Please follow the procedure for installation
1. The first page for License Agreement. Click ‘Yes’.
2. If you do not want to choose other location, click ‘Next’.
3. Click the ‘Full Installation’ button.
4. Select the default mode you want to have when you load the Console Launcher and
click ‘Next’.
5. Select the channel according to your speaker system and click ‘Next’.
6. Complete your settings. Click ‘Next’ and start the installation.
7. If any message appears on your screen during the installation, just click ‘Continue’,
‘Yes’ or ‘Installation’. Do not click keyboard or any other points on your screen.
8. Congratulations! The installation is successfully completed.
9. Go to ‘Control panel’ ? ‘System’ ? ‘Device Manager’ and confirm that your pc system
recognizes the Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 properly.

In Game Mode,
- Check the CMSS3D
- Set the speaker as 5.1 or 7.1channel.
- Click ‘Settings’.
- Check the box for Dolby Digital Live.
* In Windows Vista, you need to set default device and channel mode to get DDL surround sound.
- Set the Speakers as default device.
- Right click the ‘Speakers’
- Set the channel as 5.1 or 7.1 surround
- Click the ‘Next’ button and finish the speaker settings.
Alchemy program.
- Open the Alchemy program
- You can choose the application
- Transfer the application to the box for Alchemy-enabled Games
- Revitalize the EAX function in the Game Option and feel the 3D sound positioning.

How to connect the X-Tension DIN to the Auzen X-Fi Prelude soundcard. Please take these instructions to an experienced technician for installation. Guide for Connecting Auzen X-Tension DIN with Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1
The Auzen X-Tension DIN is compatible with Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1.
However, there are some issues.
- Compatible: MIDI In, MIDI Out, SPDIF Out
- Incompatible: MIC In, SPDIF In, DIN
Please periodically check the Auzentec.com website for updates.
- Please refer to the Picture and chart below.
* Directions for connection
Digital I/O on the ‘Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1’
- On your X-Fi Prelude soundcard,
Identify the Digital 40-PIN I/O port for
the extension board
- Counting from right to the left, find
the pins located at position 21.
- Bend or cut these pins. Caution: Start
at the right side and count to the left.
Examine the image at left if unsure.
- No data is transferred through the two
middle pins at position 21, so there is
no harm to the 40-pin connector if
you cut them.
( O )
( X )
- Plug the data cable jack into the 20
pins at the right side of Digital I/O Port
- Note the placement of the red wire in
example ( O )
- Caution: If the red wire is on the wrong
end as in example ( X ), one of
condensers will be damaged.
UP_EXT_IO port on the ‘Auzen X-Tension DIN’
- Plug the jack into the UP_EXT_IO port
socket.
- Caution: Compare the shape of the
socket and jack before installing.

Release information:

Driver name: Auzentech_Prelude_Beta1
Download Size: 172 mb Zip
Changes in this Driver

Compatible for Microsoft Windows® 7 (and Vista and XP)

Instructions

Download and unzip the driver.
Important: Uninstall the current driver(s)
Go to ‘Start > Programs > Control Panel > Add or Remove programs
Uninstall the ‘Alchemy Driver’
Uninstall the ‘Dolby Digital Live Pack’
Uninstall the ‘Auzen X-Fi Prelude’

Reboot the PC
Browse to the new driver folder > Audio > Setup, then use ‘setup.exe’ to install
For messages that appear during installation, click ‘Continue’, ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’
Reboot your PC after completing the installation.
Notes:

DTS Encoding available in Windows 7 and Vista only. However, the DTS driver provides additional features even in Windows XP.
Installation of this driver will require removal of any previous X-Fi Prelude drivers.
The ALchemy application is included in this installation. Any previous installations of ALchemy from this site should be uninstalled first.
ALchemy DDL Manual for X-Fi Prelude RC-4 Driver available on the manuals page.
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Driver Version 1.1

Improved encoding efficiency and driver stability.
Fix for the Korean localization error in the DDL/DTS Connect screen.
Updated Volume Panel application. "Right-click" shortcut to enable or disable DDL, DTS Interactive, CMSS-3D, Crystalizer and SVM.
RC-8

DTS encoding available in Vista.
Driver enhancements in XP and Vista
Default value mutes the MIC in all modes.
The "Bass Settings" in Entertainment mode is available in XP.
Additional software
- Creative Media Toolbox 6
- Sound Font Bank Manager
- Creative MediaSource 5 Organizer
- Creative MediaSource 5 Player
- Creative MediaSource 5 Audio Converter


RC-7

DDL Operational after system wakes from sleep mode.
RC-6

The DDL stop issue fixed
The DDL component does not need activation
MIC performance with Ventrilo and Teamspeak improved
AZT_XP_VISTA 1.02.5

Fixed 'Audio Distortion with DDL.
Fixed memory leak.
Increased MIC gain.
Addition of the SFBM (Sound Font Bank Manager) into the software.
DDL component requires a Key to activate it before use. Key provided automatically when registering.
Registration was required for driver download and activation.
RC5-1:

Corrects "Error I-001" seen by some users with RC4 driver
Dolby® Digital Live SW Feature (DDL)
ALchemy Application
Volume Control Panel
SW Bug Fixes requested by Auzentech.
DDL license notice and trademark acknowledgements
Input window fix
DDL plugin update
Driver bug fix on the BSOD during clock switch
Patch 1.0

Audio Distortion when using DDL

Important Note: In order for this fix to work, DDL must be enabled before start of the game playing.
If DDL is enabled during the game playing, some audio distortion might still appear.
VOIP in game suddenly stop working

WOW: VOIP operation is smooth in ‘World of Warcraft’.
BF2: The following sources of information are available on VOIP issues in Battlefield 2
Visit the BF2 Discussion on VOIP in BF2
Visit the BF2 Forum

Electronic Arts official forum website has reported issues with VOIP. There is a patch V1.41 available.
Search the EA Nation Forum
MIC volume Issue

Updated in Game mode.

Note: The MIC sound from analog port comes out with distortion/noise.
Memory utilization keep increasing with the Console Launcher.
The memory utilization increment is either very small (a few kbytes) each time you change mode, or no noticeable increase at all.

Creative's ALchemy software, which translates legacy DirectSound calls into OpenAL for use on Windows Vista. Note: This is an older release. A new release compatible with the X-Fi Prelude is coming soon. Alchemy Driver for Auzen X-Fi Prelude: Quickstart
The latest Creative ALchemy driver at Creative’s website is not compatible with Auzen X-Fi
Prelude 7.1. We are working on the driver and will release it soon.
Currently, the Alchemy driver version 1.3.0.0 is compatible with Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1.
You can download the driver from the Auzentech driver download page.
* Please refer to the pictures below for a quick start.
- Select a program you want to play.
- Click the ‘Transmute’ button to activate the OpenAL.

Creative's ALchemy software, which translates legacy DirectSound calls into OpenAL for use on Windows Vista. Note: This release is compatible with the X-Fi Prelude.

Note:
ALchemy support is included with all drivers since the RC-4 driver first available from this site on December 21, 2007. Only install this software if you are using an earlier driver.

Learn more:
About Creative ALchemy

Release Information:
Version: ALXF_PCVTAPP_LB_1_00_11
Operating systems: Windows Vista
Download Size: 18.3 Meg

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RC-8

DTS encoding available in Vista.
Driver enhancements in XP and Vista
Default value mutes the MIC in all modes.
The "Bass Settings" in Entertainment mode is available in XP.
Additional software
- Creative Media Toolbox 6
- Sound Font Bank Manager
- Creative MediaSource 5 Organizer
- Creative MediaSource 5 Player
- Creative MediaSource 5 Audio Converte


RC-7

DDL Operational after system wakes from sleep mode.
RC-6

The DDL stop issue fixed
The DDL component does not need activation
MIC performance with Ventrilo and Teamspeak improved
AZT_XP_VISTA 1.02.5

Fixed 'Audio Distortion with DDL.
Fixed memory leak.
Increased MIC gain.
Addition of the SFBM (Sound Font Bank Manager) into the software.
DDL component requires a Key to activate it before use. Key provided automatically when registering.
Registration was required for driver download and activation.
RC5-1:

Corrects "Error I-001" seen by some users with RC4 driver
Dolby® Digital Live SW Feature (DDL)
ALchemy Application
Volume Control Panel
SW Bug Fixes requested by Auzentech.
DDL license notice and trademark acknowledgements
Input window fix
DDL plugin update
Driver bug fix on the BSOD during clock switch
Patch 1.0

Audio Distortion when using DDL

Important Note: In order for this fix to work, DDL must be enabled before start of the game playing.
If DDL is enabled during the game playing, some audio distortion might still appear.
VOIP in game suddenly stop working

WOW: VOIP operation is smooth in ‘World of Warcraft’.
MIC volume Issue

Updated in Game mode.

Note: The MIC sound from analog port comes out with distortion/noise.
Memory utilization keep increasing with the Console Launcher.
The memory utilization increment is either very small (a few kbytes) each time you change mode, or no noticeable increase at all.

Release Candidate (RC) drivers are stable in-house and are released for public testing on a wider range of systems.

Driver release Information:

The X-Fi Prelude Driver supports the following operating systems:

Microsoft Windows® Vista 32-bit and 64-bit
Microsoft Windows® XP 32-bit and 64-bit
Release information:

Driver name: RC8
Download Size: 232 mb
Release Date: 09/24/2008
download

Changes in this Driver

DTS encoding available in Vista.
Driver enhancements in XP and Vista
Default value mutes the MIC in all modes.
The "Bass Settings" in Entertainment mode is available in XP.
Additional software
- Creative Media Toolbox 6
- Sound Font Bank Manager
- Creative MediaSource 5 Organizer
- Creative MediaSource 5 Player
- Creative MediaSource 5 Audio Converter

Known Bugs

Incorrect characters display in the X-Fi Prelude control panel after Korean-language installation.
DTS Neo does not up-mix when rendering stereo audio.
Instructions

Download and unzip the driver.
Uninstall the current driver(s)
Go to ‘Start > Programs > Control Panel > Add or Remove programs
Uninstall the ‘Alchemy Driver’
Uninstall the ‘Dolby Digital Live Pack’
Uninstall the ‘Auzen X-Fi Prelude’

Reboot the PC
Browse to the new driver folder > Audio > Setup, then use ‘setup.exe’ to install
For messages that appear during installation, click ‘Continue’, ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’
Reboot your PC after completing the installation.
Notes:

DTS Encoding available in Vista only. However, the DTS driver provides additional features even in Windows XP.
Installation of this driver will require removal of any previous X-Fi Prelude drivers.
The ALchemy application is included in this installation. Any previous installations of ALchemy from this site should be uninstalled first.
ALchemy DDL Manual for X-Fi Prelude RC-4 Driver available on the

Release information:

Driver name: X-Fi Prelude Driver v1.1
Download Size: 172 mb Zip

Changes in this Driver

Improved encoding efficiency and driver stability.
Fix for the Korean localization error in the DDL/DTS Connect screen.
Updated Volume Panel application. "Right-click" shortcut to enable or disable DDL, DTS Interactive, CMSS-3D, Crystalizer and SVM.

Instructions

Download and unzip the driver.
Uninstall the current driver(s)
Go to ‘Start > Programs > Control Panel > Add or Remove programs
Uninstall the ‘Alchemy Driver’
Uninstall the ‘Dolby Digital Live Pack’
Uninstall the ‘Auzen X-Fi Prelude’

Reboot the PC
Browse to the new driver folder > Audio > Setup, then use ‘setup.exe’ to install
For messages that appear during installation, click ‘Continue’, ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’
Reboot your PC after completing the installation.
Notes:

DTS Encoding available in Vista only. However, the DTS driver provides additional features even in Windows XP.
Installation of this driver will require removal of any previous X-Fi Prelude drivers.
The ALchemy application is included in this installation. Any previous installations of ALchemy from this site should be uninstalled first.
ALchemy DDL Manual for X-Fi Prelude RC-4 Driver available on the

Changelog Carried Forward from Previous Drivers... Hide

RC-6

The DDL stop issue fixed
The DDL component does not need activation
MIC performance with Ventrilo and Teamspeak improved
AZT_XP_VISTA 1.02.5

Fixed 'Audio Distortion with DDL.
Fixed memory leak.
Increased MIC gain.
Addition of the SFBM (Sound Font Bank Manager) into the software.
DDL component requires a Key to activate it before use. Key provided automatically when registering.
Registration was required for driver download and activation.
RC5-1:

Corrects "Error I-001" seen by some users with RC4 driver
Dolby® Digital Live SW Feature (DDL)
ALchemy Application
Volume Control Panel
SW Bug Fixes requested by Auzentech.
DDL license notice and trademark acknowledgements
Input window fix
DDL plugin update
Driver bug fix on the BSOD during clock switch
Patch 1.0

Audio Distortion when using DDL

Important Note: In order for this fix to work, DDL must be enabled before start of the game playing.
If DDL is enabled during the game playing, some audio distortion might still appear.
VOIP in game suddenly stop working

WOW: VOIP operation is smooth in ‘World of Warcraft’.
MIC volume Issue

Updated in Game mode.

Note: The MIC sound from analog port comes out with distortion/noise.
Memory utilization keep increasing with the Console Launcher.
The memory utilization increment is either very small (a few kbytes) each time you change mode, or no noticeable increase at all.

Release Candidate (RC) drivers are stable in-house and are released for public testing on a wider range of systems.

Driver release Information:

Driver name: RC6
Driver Version: X-Fi Prelude - 6.0.1.1281
Download Size: 158 mb

Changes in this Driver

The DDL stop issue fixed
The DDL component does not need activation
MIC performance with Ventrilo and Teamspeak improved
Known Bugs

Windows Vista (32bit)

Changing Mode resets all settings to default and requires re-setting by the user.
Default value mutes the MIC in all modes.
Windows XP

The 'Bass Settings' and 'Advanced' in Entertainment mode to be added in next driver.
No other specific issues in Windows XP.
Instructions

Download and unzip the driver.
Uninstall the current driver(s)
Go to ‘Start > Programs > Control Panel > Add or Remove programs
Uninstall the ‘Alchemy Driver’
Uninstall the ‘Dolby Digital Live Pack’
Uninstall the ‘Auzen X-Fi Prelude’

Reboot the PC
Browse to the new driver folder > Audio > Setup, then use ‘setup.exe’ to install
For messages that appear during installation, click ‘Continue’, ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’
Reboot your PC after completing the installation.
Notes:

DTS is not included in this driver.
Installation of this driver will require removal of any previous X-Fi Prelude drivers.
The ALchemy application is included in this installation. Any previous installations of ALchemy from this site should be uninstalled first.
ALchemy DDL Manual for X-Fi Prelude RC-4 Driver available on the

Changelog Carried Forward from Previous Drivers... Hide


RC-6

The DDL stop issue fixed
The DDL component does not need activation
MIC performance with Ventrilo and Teamspeak improved
AZT_XP_VISTA 1.02.5

Fixed 'Audio Distortion with DDL.
Fixed memory leak.
Increased MIC gain.
Addition of the SFBM (Sound Font Bank Manager) into the software.
DDL component requires a Key to activate it before use. Key provided automatically when registering.
Registration was required for driver download and activation.
RC5-1:

Corrects "Error I-001" seen by some users with RC4 driver
Dolby® Digital Live SW Feature (DDL)
ALchemy Application
Volume Control Panel
SW Bug Fixes requested by Auzentech.
DDL license notice and trademark acknowledgements
Input window fix
DDL plugin update
Driver bug fix on the BSOD during clock switch
Patch 1.0

Audio Distortion when using DDL

Important Note: In order for this fix to work, DDL must be enabled before start of the game playing.
If DDL is enabled during the game playing, some audio distortion might still appear.
VOIP in game suddenly stop working

WOW: VOIP operation is smooth in ‘World of Warcraft’.

MIC volume Issue

Updated in Game mode.

Note: The MIC sound from analog port comes out with distortion/noise.
Memory utilization keep increasing with the Console Launcher.
The memory utilization increment is either very small (a few kbytes) each time you change mode, or no noticeable increase at all.

Release Candidate (RC) drivers are stable in-house and are released for public testing on a wider range of systems.

Driver release Information:

Driver name: RC6
Driver Version: X-Fi Prelude - 6.0.1.1281
Download Size: 158 mb

Changes in this Driver

The DDL stop issue fixed
The DDL component does not need activation
MIC performance with Ventrilo and Teamspeak improved
Known Bugs

Windows Vista (32bit)

Changing Mode resets all settings to default and requires re-setting by the user.
Default value mutes the MIC in all modes.
Windows XP

The 'Bass Settings' and 'Advanced' in Entertainment mode to be added in next driver.
No other specific issues in Windows XP.
Instructions

Download and unzip the driver.
Uninstall the current driver(s)
Go to ‘Start > Programs > Control Panel > Add or Remove programs
Uninstall the ‘Alchemy Driver’
Uninstall the ‘Dolby Digital Live Pack’
Uninstall the ‘Auzen X-Fi Prelude’

Reboot the PC
Browse to the new driver folder > Audio > Setup, then use ‘setup.exe’ to install
For messages that appear during installation, click ‘Continue’, ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’
Reboot your PC after completing the installation.
Notes:

DTS is not included in this driver.
Installation of this driver will require removal of any previous X-Fi Prelude drivers.
The ALchemy application is included in this installation. Any previous installations of ALchemy from this site should be uninstalled first.
ALchemy DDL Manual for X-Fi Prelude RC-4 Driver available on the

Changelog Carried Forward from Previous Drivers... Hide

RC-7

DDL Operational after system wakes from sleep mode.
RC-6

The DDL stop issue fixed
The DDL component does not need activation
MIC performance with Ventrilo and Teamspeak improved
AZT_XP_VISTA 1.02.5

Fixed 'Audio Distortion with DDL.
Fixed memory leak.
Increased MIC gain.
Addition of the SFBM (Sound Font Bank Manager) into the software.
DDL component requires a Key to activate it before use. Key provided automatically when registering.
Registration was required for driver download and activation.
RC5-1:

Corrects "Error I-001" seen by some users with RC4 driver
Dolby® Digital Live SW Feature (DDL)
ALchemy Application
Volume Control Panel
SW Bug Fixes requested by Auzentech.
DDL license notice and trademark acknowledgements
Input window fix
DDL plugin update
Driver bug fix on the BSOD during clock switch
Patch 1.0

Audio Distortion when using DDL

Important Note: In order for this fix to work, DDL must be enabled before start of the game playing.
If DDL is enabled during the game playing, some audio distortion might still appear.
VOIP in game suddenly stop working

WOW: VOIP operation is smooth in ‘World of Warcraft’.
MIC volume Issue

Updated in Game mode.

Note: The MIC sound from analog port comes out with distortion/noise.
Memory utilization keep increasing with the Console Launcher.
The memory utilization increment is either very small (a few kbytes) each time you change mode, or no noticeable increase at all.

Release Candidate (RC) drivers are stable in-house and are released for public testing on a wider range of systems.

Registration and Authorization Keys are not requred for this driver. However, if you do register, you can receive News and Updates as soon as they are available.
Driver release Information:

Driver name: RC7
Download Size: 160 mb

Changes in this Driver

DDL audio operational after system wakes from sleep mode.
Known Bugs

Windows Vista (32bit)

Default value mutes the MIC in all modes.
Windows XP

The 'Bass Settings' and 'Advanced' in Entertainment mode to be added in next driver.
No other specific issues in Windows XP.
Instructions

Download and unzip the driver.
Uninstall the current driver(s)
Go to ‘Start > Programs > Control Panel > Add or Remove programs
Uninstall the ‘Alchemy Driver’
Uninstall the ‘Dolby Digital Live Pack’
Uninstall the ‘Auzen X-Fi Prelude’

Reboot the PC
Browse to the new driver folder > Audio > Setup, then use ‘setup.exe’ to install
For messages that appear during installation, click ‘Continue’, ‘Yes’ or ‘OK’
Reboot your PC after completing the installation.
Notes:

DTS is not included in this driver.
Installation of this driver will require removal of any previous X-Fi Prelude drivers.
The ALchemy application is included in this installation. Any previous installations of ALchemy from this site should be uninstalled first.
ALchemy DDL Manual for X-Fi Prelude RC-4 Driver available on the

1. Introduction
1) Introducing the Product
2) Soundcard Layout
3) Package Contents and Specifications
2. Installation
1) Before You Proceed
2) Installing the Sound Card
3) Installing the Driver
4) Changing the Sound Mode
3. Connecting Speakers
4. Console Launcher Mode
1) Game Mode
2) Entertainment Mode
3) Audio Creation Mode
5. Audio Console
6. ALchemy Driver for Windows Vista
7. Reference
- Feature List of Modes
8. Troubleshooting and FAQ
9. Technical Support