The SteelSeries Siberia USB soundcard offers a consistent sound experience allowing gamers to always play with the exact same sound and settings, no matter where in the world or at what computer they are playing. This product was designed for gamers with onboard soundcards and/or gamers who regularly find themselves playing at third party computers. The 12 channel equalizer allows for tweaking to personal preferences, while the built-in effects processor can provide ambience and other effects.