The Sound Blaster Z SE integrated sound card from CREATIVE is an integrated sound card that plugs into a PCI-e x1 slot. The card uses the Sound Blaster Command driver which allows for simple configuration and advanced options. This is a mid-range model that is very efficient for bass shakers, especially if you want to use the analog outputs (up to 8 bass shakers). It uses the Sound Core3D chipset.

Installation

The sound card is mounted on a PCI-e x1 slot. Moreover, if you only have PCI-e x16 slots (those where graphics cards are plugged in), no worries, the card can be mounted on them.

Software configuration

The Sound Blaster Command driver can be downloaded from the manufacturer’s website. After the installation it will probably offer you an update. The driver allows to test the sound outputs. No other settings are necessary.

If you want to use this card to power the Logitech Z906, you can perfectly use the optical output, and set the encoding to DTS (better quality than Dolby).

Conclusion

The Sound Blaster Z SE is a great solution if you want a quality setup with a proper software interface! If you don’t have any free PCI-e slots, you can check this section to discover all our solutions!

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An inexpensive USB sound card easy to integrate that can handle up to 8 bass shakers ! Available on Aliexpress from 25€.

Using the sound outputs of your motherboard is great, but it can mean pulling a lot of cables from your computer to the simulator.

This external sound card connects via USB and allows to manage up to 8 bass shakers! It is based on the CM6206 chip made by CMedia, which can be found in many cases in this price range.

Installation

On my simulator, I was able to connect this card to my USB hub (on which the Simucube and the SRT box are connected) without creating any conflicts.

Configuration

I put here the link to the CM6206LX-1.04(CR) driver which is the one I use and which allows to have the following interface (the software appears in the hidden icons when you plug the sound card):

I designed a bracket that allows the USB sound card to be mounted on any chassis (Thingiverse link):

By the way, you can check my sim racing simulator here.

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All motherboards have a sound card. It normally allows you to power your headphones or speakers. And you can use these outputs for your bass shakers!

Be careful though, if you usually connect your headphones or speakers to your PC, you’ll have to find them somewhere else: on the screen (the hdmi cable usually carries the sound), or for example on a virtual reality headset (which also behaves like a sound card).

In any case, it’s still a great way to test bass shakers without incurring significant costs.

If you choose this solution, be aware that not all motherboards offer 5.1 outputs (which can power up to 6 bass shakers), but you don’t have to add much to go from a 2.0 motherboard (2 bass shakers) to a 5.1 motherboard. That’s why it’s the most economical solution.

For example, the MSI B450 Gaming Plus Max offers 5.1 output (slot n°5). You can find it at 100€ on Amazon while a dedicated sound card already costs 40€.

Moreover, it avoids the need to add a dedicated or external sound card, which is why it is also the most practical solution.

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