New video editing produ

I was very excited to see the recent release of the Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor. Anyone aware of plans for more audio/video products? As much as I like the new device, I would really prefer an internal/external combo that would have internal connections for my other system devices such as case mounted headphone and microphone jacks and my TV tuner card audio.

I was very excited to see the recent release of the Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor. Anyone aware of plans for more audio/video products? As much as I like the new device, I would really prefer an internal/external combo that would have internal connections for my other system devices such as case mounted headphone and microphone jacks and my TV tuner card audio.

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