Creative Labs SOUND BLASTER G3 7.1 channels USB

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16–300Ω, DAC 100 dB, 32g, black
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Audio output channels 7.1 channels
Internal No
Host interface USB
SKU 70SB183000000
EAN 5390660192968
Manufacturer Creative Labs
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THIS IS IT. THE FIRST SOUND BLASTER MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR PLAYSTATION® 4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH™ USERS. If you were a PC user, it would be easy getting a DAC, amp, or sound card to satisfy your audio needs. But why isn't it the same for console users? With 30 years of legacy and technical expertise in PC audio, we are venturing beyond the PC and into gaming consoles, and the Sound Blaster G3 is our answer. Designed to be a fuss-free, driverless audio upgrade for your gaming consoles, the G3 is meant to provide users with premium gaming features without having to break the bank. Making our first foray into gaming audio on consoles, we debut our latest GameVoice Mix for game and voice chat balance capability, a customizable EQ preset with custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, and on-the-fly audio adjustments without having to exit your game's screen. If all you have ever known is the default audio on your consoles, try the G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself. DRIVERLESS AUDIO UPGRADE Powered by USB-C. Perfect for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac. An instant audio upgrade, the G3 is powered entirely via USB-C. This one dongle works directly across the different platforms that you own—PS4, Switch, PC, or even Mac. The best part? The setup doesn't get more straightforward than how we've designed the G3 to be—no special software, and no drivers needed. And to enjoy USB audio, simply plug in the G3 to your devices, and it will work straight out of the box. For devices with the older USB-A port, we've provided a USB-C to USB-A converter. All that's required is for you to plug the converter onto the G3, and plug it into the USB Type-A port to hear improved audio quality. BETTER GAMEPLAY WITH GAMEVOICE MIX Game Better. Chat Better. Win Battle. You have that pair of headphones. It's your absolute favorite, but why do you need to fork out so much more in order to get access to that ONE feature you covet? The G3 debuts our latest GameVoice Mix*, a gaming feature often found only in products that are priced at a premium. The G3's GameVoice Mix gives you game audio / chat balance capabilities—all without having to let go of your existing headphones or hurting your wallet. Chatting with your team while gaming on PS4? Balance your game's audio and teammates' chat volume as you wish. Without leaving your game screen, our GameVoice Mix volume dial allows you to easily increase your voice chat volume during a raid to hear your team better, or decrease the chatter and amp up your gaming audio during a particularly climatic scene on your game—simply plug in the G3 via the USB-C and Optical / Line-in port to better your gameplay. One Hand. All Controls. Built with form and functionality in mind, the G3 provides direct access to the independent mic and volume controls on each side of the device. While you're busy maneuvering in-game with one hand on the controller, you can make mic and volume adjustments instinctively on the other with just a single hand grip! ON-THE-FLY MOBILE REMOTE One App. All Controls. Make on-the-fly changes to your audio settings directly on the G3 via your mobile phone! Without having to unplug or exit your game, you can remotely control your sound settings through the Sound Blaster Command mobile app. Hate it when you are chatting with the team, but you can't tell if you sound too soft or too loud? Simply switch on the mic-monitoring feature via the mobile app, and control how you want to be heard, while hearing yourself. And that's not all! You can also make instantaneous bass and treble adjustments, further customize your Footsteps Enhancer mode, or even adjust your volume and mic controls when your G3 is out of reach—all you need is Bluetooth® connectivity. HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO Hear Better. At the core of G3 lies a sound chip that supports high-definition audio performance, with the capabilities to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 300Ω. Combined with a super compact and lightweight form factor, this is the audio upgrade that's been missing from your console's setup. SOUND BLASTER COMMAND SOFTWARE For Windows PC and Mac users, you can access the full suite of Sound Blaster's industry-leading audio processing technologies including 7.1 Surround Virtualization, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog+, or even additional functions such as Mixer settings.
Audio
InternalNo
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Ports & interfaces
Host interfaceUSB
Line-inYes
Line-outYes
Headphone outputs1
Microphone inYes
Digital audio optical in1
Features
Product colourBlack
Cables includedOptical
Technical details
Product colourBlack
Cables includedOptical
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020
Weight & dimensions
Weight32 g
Width39 mm
Depth15 mm
Height210 mm
Packaging content
Cables includedOptical
Number of products included1 pc(s)
Other features
Digital audio optical in1
Number of products included1 pc(s)
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code84733020

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THIS IS IT. THE FIRST SOUND BLASTER MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR PLAYSTATION® 4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH™ USERS. If you were a PC user, it would be easy getting a DAC, amp, or sound card to satisfy your audio needs. But why isn't it the same for console users? With 30 years of legacy and technical expertise in PC audio, we are venturing beyond the PC and into gaming consoles, and the Sound Blaster G3 is our answer. Designed to be a fuss-free, driverless audio upgrade for your gaming consoles, the G3 is meant to provide users with premium gaming features without having to break the bank. Making our first foray into gaming audio on consoles, we debut our latest GameVoice Mix for game and voice chat balance capability, a customizable EQ preset with custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, and on-the-fly audio adjustments without having to exit your game's screen. If all you have ever known is the default audio on your consoles, try the G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself. DRIVERLESS AUDIO UPGRADE Powered by USB-C. Perfect for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac. An instant audio upgrade, the G3 is powered entirely via USB-C. This one dongle works directly across the different platforms that you own—PS4, Switch, PC, or even Mac. The best part? The setup doesn't get more straightforward than how we've designed the G3 to be—no special software, and no drivers needed. And to enjoy USB audio, simply plug in the G3 to your devices, and it will work straight out of the box. For devices with the older USB-A port, we've provided a USB-C to USB-A converter. All that's required is for you to plug the converter onto the G3, and plug it into the USB Type-A port to hear improved audio quality. BETTER GAMEPLAY WITH GAMEVOICE MIX Game Better. Chat Better. Win Battle. You have that pair of headphones. It's your absolute favorite, but why do you need to fork out so much more in order to get access to that ONE feature you covet? The G3 debuts our latest GameVoice Mix*, a gaming feature often found only in products that are priced at a premium. The G3's GameVoice Mix gives you game audio / chat balance capabilities—all without having to let go of your existing headphones or hurting your wallet. Chatting with your team while gaming on PS4? Balance your game's audio and teammates' chat volume as you wish. Without leaving your game screen, our GameVoice Mix volume dial allows you to easily increase your voice chat volume during a raid to hear your team better, or decrease the chatter and amp up your gaming audio during a particularly climatic scene on your game—simply plug in the G3 via the USB-C and Optical / Line-in port to better your gameplay. One Hand. All Controls. Built with form and functionality in mind, the G3 provides direct access to the independent mic and volume controls on each side of the device. While you're busy maneuvering in-game with one hand on the controller, you can make mic and volume adjustments instinctively on the other with just a single hand grip! ON-THE-FLY MOBILE REMOTE One App. All Controls. Make on-the-fly changes to your audio settings directly on the G3 via your mobile phone! Without having to unplug or exit your game, you can remotely control your sound settings through the Sound Blaster Command mobile app. Hate it when you are chatting with the team, but you can't tell if you sound too soft or too loud? Simply switch on the mic-monitoring feature via the mobile app, and control how you want to be heard, while hearing yourself. And that's not all! You can also make instantaneous bass and treble adjustments, further customize your Footsteps Enhancer mode, or even adjust your volume and mic controls when your G3 is out of reach—all you need is Bluetooth® connectivity. HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO Hear Better. At the core of G3 lies a sound chip that supports high-definition audio performance, with the capabilities to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 300Ω. Combined with a super compact and lightweight form factor, this is the audio upgrade that's been missing from your console's setup. SOUND BLASTER COMMAND SOFTWARE For Windows PC and Mac users, you can access the full suite of Sound Blaster's industry-leading audio processing technologies including 7.1 Surround Virtualization, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog+, or even additional functions such as Mixer settings.
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Designed to deliver a long-lasting and dependable sound solution, the External USB Sound Card/Audio Adapter is backed by our 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Note: The audio adapter’s SPDIF optical pass-through port supports two-channel audio, this port does not support 5.1 or 7.1 audio.

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Add an SPDIF digital audio output and standard 3.5mm audio/microphone connections to your system through USB

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Bridging the gap between performance and value, our all-new Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 introduces pristine audio fidelity, advanced audio processing through Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, and our latest audio innovation—SmartComms Kit—a suite of smart communication features designed to improve the way you communicate online. With professional audio now made personal, the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 is the perfect addition to your gaming rig or workstation! It features 5.1 surround sound, high-quality audio with 120 dB SNR, and high-resolution 24-bit 192 kHz playback. You can also choose to further enhance the audio performance of your PC with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro-an optional daughterboard expansion card with upgrades such as DSD256 playback support, added side channels for full 7.1 discrete surround, as well as the addition of an optical-out port. HIGH-RESOLUTION PLAYBACK Is your default PC audio enough? While computers today do come with a basic onboard sound card on the motherboard, the audio quality is usually mediocre at best if you have a penchant for high-resolution music. With Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2, enjoy an easy upgradable solution to enhance your computer's audio. The sound card is capable of delivering high-fidelity playback resolution of up to 24-bit / 192 kHz at 120 dB DNR, giving you a huge performance boost to your computer's sound-bringing out the best in your music, movies, and games! CINEMATIC SURROUND SOUND Immerse yourself in all your movies and games with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2! Hook up your 5.1 home speaker system or amplifier to upgrade your cinematic experience with its 5.1 channel outputs, or plug in your headphones for an equally immersive 5.1 virtual surround listening experience. AMPLIFY YOUR HEADPHONES Turn up the volume and enjoy some high-quality listening on your studio-grade headphones. The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 is capable of driving high impedance 600Ω headphone with no loss of quality at any volume! CUSTOMIZE YOUR AUDIO To further boost your audio experience with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2, access Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine's suite of technologies-Bass Boost, Surround, Crystalizer, Dialog+, and Smart Volume-for your movies, music, and games via the Creative app. It's also easier than ever to customize your audio to meet your specific needs. The app comes with pre-tuned audio profiles and EQs, where you can customize and switch to different profiles with just a simple click of a button. SCOUT MODE On the gaming front, the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 is coupled with Scout Mode, which lets you hear your enemies before you see them. It enhances important in-game audio cues—such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds—allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponents' location before they do! COMMUNICATE SMARTER WITH SMARTCOMMS KIT Our SmartComms Kit was developed to fix one common issue for Windows users—to simplify the way we communicate online—via a suite of smart communication features. Why fuss over mute controls or get distracted by unwanted background noises when you should be focusing on what matters instead? Plus, it can be used with any headsets or headphones with microphones! With features such as VoiceDetect that automatically unmutes you as you speak, and NoiseClean that provides two-way noise cancellation which cancels static background noise during a call, your conversations will be more productive, and less disruptive. MUTE AND UNMUTE YOURSELF AUTOMATICALLY Have you ever been caught in a situation where you asked a question and anxiously waiting for a response from your teammates, or tried sharing your ideas with your co-workers, only to realize you were on mute? Our VoiceDetect feature controls your mute status by voice detection as you speak—your microphone gets muted automatically when you stop speaking, and unmutes you instantly as you start speaking. There is absolutely no need to fiddle with any buttons—physical or in-app— so it keeps you focused on your train of thought. TWO-WAY NOISE CANCELLATION NoiseClean-in analyzes your incoming audio (imagine someone with a noisy background in your video call), detecting and suppressing the unwanted noises, before sending just their clean voice to you through your headphones. NoiseClean-out does the same—but for your own background noise. And don't just take our words for it. Hear it for yourself! When you're done with your online meeting, turn off the NoiseClean features and continue with normal media playback with the Sound Blaster Audigy FX V2 for the best audio experience. 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The Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 is upgradable with the purchase of Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 DBPro—an optional daughterboard expansion card. Connecting it to the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx V2 gives you DSD256 playback support, full 7.1 discrete surround sound, and addition of an optical-out port to complement your PC audio upgrade journey!
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