External voice controller from Creative

You do not need to install any software or drivers to operate the USB audio controller called Xmod.

The "sound card" based on X-Fi technology can be used immediately via the USB port. The inputs placed on it are capable of receiving the connectors of speakers, earphones or even MP3 players.

When playing compressed music files (MP3, WMA and AAC), the sound quality is improved by X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer technology, while the virtual surround sound is provided by X-Fi CMSS-3D.

The device, which runs on various editions of Windows XP (SP2, x64, or MCE) and Mac OS X, will cost $ 80 and will begin shipping in late October.