Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 2.0 channels USB

Name: Creative Labs Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 2.0 channels USB
Brand: Creative Labs
SKU: 70SB173000000
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Sound Blaster PLAY! 3, USB 2.0/3.0, 93 dB, Black

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USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 is a USB DAC and Amp that provides an instant audio upgrade from motherboard audio. It works with PC and Mac, and houses a powerful amplifier that will drive a whole range of headphones, from basic mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio-grade headphones. The downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel Software offers tremendous audio realism and immersive audio effects, and also comes with optimized profiles for selected earphone brands. Audio Performance Instantly Upgrade to High Resolution Audio Once you upgrade from motherboard audio, you'll never go back to it again. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 provides such an upgrade, by giving you high resolution 24-bit 96kHz 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 greatly improves mic recording capabilities, giving you clean 24-bit 48kHZ quality for podcasts or in-game communications. Connectivity Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play Connecting the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 to PC and Mac is incredibly easy. Simply connect it to a USB port and you're good to go. No drivers necessary. Convenient 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 (PC and 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 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 improve the audio experience for all headsets.

Specifications

Internal
N
Audio output channels
2.0 channels
Audio quality
24 bit
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
93 dB
Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC)
24-bit/96kHz
Host interface
USB
Headphone outputs
1
Microphone in
Y
Plug and Play
Y
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom
Mac compatibility
Y
Mac operating systems supported
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Minimum RAM
1024 MB
Minimum processor
Intel Core2 Duo
USB required
Y
Weight
138 g
Width
22 mm
Depth
9.4 mm
Minimum storage drive space
600 MB
Quick start guide
Y
Warranty Info
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty

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