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Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 External Sound Card & USB DAC AmpUpgrade the motherboard audio on your Windows or Mac system using the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 External Sound Card & USB DAC Amp from Creative Labs . With a signal to noise ratio (SNR) of ~93 dB, its integrated internal amplifier drives a variety of headsets, ranging from mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio grade headphones, to deliver high resolution audio at 24 bit 96 kHz for music, movies, games, and more. If you're looking to record podcasts or
Upgrade the motherboard audio on your Windows or Mac system using the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 External Sound Card & USB DAC Amp from Creative Labs . With a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of ~93 dB, its integrated internal amplifier drives a variety of headsets, ranging from mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio-grade headphones, to deliver high-resolution audio at 24-bit/96 kHz for music, movies, games, and more. If you're looking to record podcasts or utilize in-game communications, USB connectivity provides 24-bit/48 kHz audio for microphones. Additionally, downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel software offers greater audio realism and immersive audio effects, and also includes optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.
General Features
Audio Performance
- Upgrade to High-Resolution Audio
- The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 provides an upgrade from motherboard audio by giving you high-resolution, 24-bit/96 kHz audio for your music, movies, and games.
- Studio-Grade Listening
- The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 drives a wide range of headphones, from mobile phone earbuds and gaming headsets all the way to more expensive studio-grade headphones. The downloadable Control Panel software also includes optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.
Audio Recording
- Crisp Voice Communications and Recording
- USB connectivity improves mic recording capabilities, giving you clean 24-bit/48 kHz quality for podcasts or in-game communications.
Connectivity
- Plug-and-Play
- Connecting the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 to a Windows or Mac system is easy. Simply connect it to a USB port and you're good to go. While drivers are not necessary for basic device installation and use, Creative Labs strongly recommends downloading drivers to use with Sound Blaster Control Panel software, which delivers more powerful and advanced audio enhancements and controls.
- Headphone Connectivity
- The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 lets you connect your headsets with single or split stereo/mic connectors easily, removing the need for a Y-splitter cable.
Technology
- Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel (Windows & Mac)
- The downloadable Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel software provides powerful control over your listening experience with audio realism and immersive audio effects that help to enhance your music, entertainment, and games.
- SBX Pro Studio
- SBX Pro Studio increases and expands virtual surround spaciousness, allowing you to enjoy cinema-quality sound in the comfort of your home. Specially designed sound profiles help to improve the audio experience for your headsets.
- Upgrade Motherboard Audio
- 24-Bit/96 kHz Audio Output
- 24-Bit/48 kHz Microphone Input
- ~93 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- Drives a Wide Range of Headphones
- Plug-and-Play via USB 3.0 & 2.0
- Single or Split Stereo/Mic Connectors
- Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel
- SBX Pro Studio
In the Box
Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 External Sound Card & USB DAC Amp
- Limited 1-Year Hardware Warranty
Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 specs
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | ~93 dB |
| Connectivity Options (Main) | Mic-In 1 x 3.5 mm jack 4-Pole Headphone-out with Mic 1 x 3.5 mm jack Max Channel Output Stereo |
| Audio Technologies | SBX Pro Studio |
| Audio Fidelity | Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| System Requirements |
|---|
| Windows | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor |
| Motherboard | Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard |
| Operating System | Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 (32-/64-bit) |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 600 MB of free hard disk space |
| Ports | USB 3.0 & 2.0 (USB 3.0 recommended with driver) |
| Macintosh | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.9 or higher |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | >600 MB of free hard disk space |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 0.9 x 0.3" / 137.2 x 22.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
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