8 best creative labs audio cards

• power source type: Corded Electric

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the equalizer have a 31Hz band with a +/- 24db boost/cut range
Answer:	Do you mean cassettes? I Googled "dassettes" and came up with nothing. This is a CD player, so it plays CD's (formal ones as well as ripped ones), and it has a USB port to play a music-loaded thumb drive. It also has a FM (no AM) radio.
Question:	Would there be any issues with using 2 of these? One for my headphones, and one for my desktop speakers
Answer:	nope. just the CD player
Question:	Does it make a popping sound if there's a USB power spike
Answer:	If you need a pair of speakers and also the TEAC ai-301da-bk integrated amplifier with bluetooth usb and DAC, since what you bought, the PD 301 is just a CD player and FM radio. I hope this helps
Question:	difference between play 2 and play
Answer:	It happens often

Product features

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

Crisp Voice Communications and Recording

Great Connectivity

Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play

• Includes an external high quality dual-microphone array standard with card. Supported operating systems: windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
• Features Sound Core3D Audio Processor for accelerating advanced audio and voice technologies
• SBX Pro Studio sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets
• Delivers 116dB SNR, plus audiophile-grade capacitors and gold-plated I/O connectivity and Stereo Direct lets you listen to your music pure and unprocessed at the amazing bit rate of 24-bit 192 kHz.
• Use the Sound Blaster Control Panel just toggle between you headphone and speakers system with a flip of a switch
• OS : windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

User questions & answers

Question:	So what's the difference with the sound blaster recon3d? i see the same "sound core3d" chip
Answer:	I have the game one headset and it sounds great. I wish the headphone ohm setting had a 50 ohm selection, but I can't go over half volume in Windows at the 32ohm setting so it pushes plenty of power. I had the sound blaster zx before this and this card sounds better.
Question:	What is that circular window, is it some sort of interference shield
Answer:	i don't know, do you listen to 24bit audio, like blu rays and youtube and high-res music from hdtracks, or 32bit audio? If 24bit, you might be best off then with the ZxR, on the other hand I'd say the AE-5 is a safer bet, because of the surely nicer headphone amp inside can be properly used with many more headphones..., but then again your using speakers and might have an external headphone amp.., Hard to say.
Question:	Does this sound card have Dolby Digital Live
Answer:	Outputting digital audio via S/PDIF means that its quality becomes dependent of the DAC built into your external amplifier or mixamp, rather than the output stages of the Sound Blasterx AE-5 as, optical signals are in PCM stereo format only. Also, the Sound BlasterX AE-5 does not have Dolby and DTS encoding for optical out.
Question:	Triple Question: Worth it for headphone user? Is card's mic detachable/able to be deactivated? Will it process mic audio from MoBo usb
Answer:	For me, the led on the card DOES NOT work without the molex. As I have no interest in attaching the LED strip or using molex, I don't know if it's by design or by fault.

Product features

Sound Blaster Z Internal PCI-e Gaming Sound Card with Beamforming Microphone

This Sound Blaster Z is an ideal all-round solution for your PC gaming and entertainment needs. It comes complete with the Sound Blaster beamforming microphone for crystal clear voice communication.

Our Sound Blaster product philosophy comes from a total system approach. We've designed the Z series cards to give the best experience for not only those wishing to experience content, but those wanting to create it as well. This includes optimizations for voice chat and recording in addition to all of the amazing SBX Studio Pro audio output enhancements.

High-quality Connections

The Z card is equipped with gold plated connection points to ensure the card delivers the best possible audio signal.

3.5 mm gold plated headphone jack driven by the 600 ohm Maxim MAX97220 amp

• 3.5 mm gold plated microphone jack
• 3.5 mm gold plated 5.1 channel connections
• TOSLINK digital audio input and outputs

116 db Signal-to-noise Ratio

A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 116 dB means your audio will be >99.99% pure audio which is 35.4 times better than motherboard audio.

SBX Studio Pro Technologies

Experience awe-inspiring audio with the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies that immerses you in your games and movies with amazing detail and a 360-degree true-to-life sound stage.

CrystalVoice Technologies

Experience crystal clear commmunication with your teammates with the CrystalVoice suite of technologies that removes echoes, ambient noises and picks up your voice from within a zone (Voice Focus). It also maintains your voice level even if you are near or further away from the microphone.

Sound Core3D Audio Processor

The quad-core Sound Core3D audio processor is to designed to offload SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice effects processing from your primary CPU, improving your overall PC performance, resulting in drastically superior audio and voice quality.

Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone

When used with CrystalVoice's Focus, the bundled beamforming microphone creates an acoustic zone and suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity.

Sound Blaster Command Software

Access the full suite of Sound Blaster’s industry-leading audio processing technologies including Crystallizer that helps improve the dynamic range of audio, or Bass that provides bigger punch on the low end. All enhancements are fully customizable from the Sound Blaster Command software suite on PC.

Product description

Meet the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx! This half-height sound card is powered by SBX Pro Studio Technology and instantly converts your system with 5.1 entertainment system that delivers cinematic surround sound - perfect for bringing out the best in your movies, music and games. Users can look forward to full audio customization with Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, a downloadable PC software suite that allows users to control every aspect of SBX Pro Studio. The Audigy Fx further features 24-bit 192kHz digital-to-analog converter (Playback), 106dB SNR and a high-end 600 ohm headphone amplifier for studio grade monitoring. Minimum System Requirements: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.2GHz or faster recommended, Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard, Microsoft Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), 1 GB RAM, > 600 MB of free hard disk space, Available PCI Express 1x slot, Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Software includes: Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, Creative ALchemy, Creative Software AutoUpdate, Creative Host Open AL / EAX5.0 HD, Creative Diagnostics. Package contents include: Sound Blaster Audigy Fx card (with full height I/O bracket), Quick Start leaflet, Installation CD containing: Drivers for Windows 7 & 8 , Vista, Creative Software Suite, User's Guide PDF, Half-height I/O bracket. Supported Operating System - Microsoft Windows 10 (32/64-bit)

• Easily converts the PC into a cinematic entertainment system by providing a compelling 5.1 surround sound
• Advanced Audio Processing with SBX Pro Studio, a suite of Sound Blaster audio processing technologies that let you bring out the best in your audio
• Includes the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, PC software that puts you in full control of the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies
• 600 ohm headphone amp for high performance, studio grade monitoring
• 106 SNR and 24-bit 192kHz DAC (Playback) and 96kHz ADC (Recording)

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the optical out support 7.1 or do you have to use individual wires for each set of speakers
Answer:	For 4k, might want to get a 2070 super. But 1440 or less this will do the trick considering everything else in your system is grade A.
Question:	Does this have a front panel header
Answer:	of course. I use this with B360M bazooka
Question:	Will the software (Audigy Fx Control Panel) allow me to adjust right/left balance to compensate for my hearing loss
Answer:	Changing markets? Newegg is pretty consistent in pricing. Check it out there as well. The 5700 XT is also a good option.
Question:	does it have a AC97 header to plug in the computer case front headphone and mic
Answer:	This takes up two slots.

Product features

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp

Sound Blaster Audigy Fx is the perfect upgrade from basic motherboard audio to legendary Sound Blaster audio. Powered by SBX Pro Studio technology, it provides high-quality 5.1 cinematic sound for your movies, music and games. It comes with the Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Control Panel, which puts you in full control of your SBX Pro Studio settings.

Enjoy multi-channel cinematic sound

The half-height PCIe sound card is just the perfect size for your home theatre PCs. You can now upgrade your cinematic experience with Sound Blaster audio fidelity. Sound Blaster Audigy Fx comes with 5.1 channel outputs so you can connect to your existing multi-channel speakers with ease.

Independent input sources

Sound Blaster Audigy Fx comes with independent line-in and microphone connectors, which allow you to plug in two different audio sources to your PC.

You can plug in your MP3 player and sing along, while recording your singing session for your friends to enjoy!

• SUPPORTS DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS – Now with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for even more delivery options to your external audio devices! The AE-5 Plus also supports 5.1 discrete and 7.1 virtual surround, as well as Sound Blaster’s Surround Virtualization technology
• POWERFUL DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMP – Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus features Xamp, our custom-designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi-amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1Ω output impedance and drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, including high-end planar-magnetic headphones
• PRISTINE AUDIO QUALITY – Featuring the SABRE32 ultra-class PCI-e DAC to deliver up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter, the AE-5 Plus is more than capable of hi-res audio for games, music, and movies; put simply, for discerning audio lovers of any kind, the AE-5 Plus is set to blow past your expectations with pristine audio and powerful performance
• RGB YOUR GAMING RIG – The AE-5 Plus has customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and also features an included RGB LED strip. Enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from, all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC
• INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING – The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software and featuring fully customizable audio processing technologies to deliver clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone know how this would couple with the game one or game zero headsets
Answer:	in this b460 chipset you cannot overclock, I recommend you go for a Z490 board if you want to overclock that i5 10600k
Question:	This or the zxr? that is only $20 more but 5 year old tech. i use the logitech z906 speakers and no headphones
Answer:	You can use Two M.2s on this motherboard. The back on can only be a PCI-E. Although if you use a PCI-E M.2 it takes up the first sata plug. Found this out the hard way. Tried to install a SATA M.2 on the back and it was not recognized.
Question:	If I hook up an astro mixamp (with headphones) to the fiber-optic port, am I losing the benefits of this card? Or will it pass through the amp
Answer:	If you plan to use an i7 10700k I recommend that you go for the Z490 chipset as it comes prepared to overclock the b460 chipset is for processors that are not of the (K) series
Question:	Does the led on the card itself work without the molex connector? i'm not interested in attaching the led strip
Answer:	the b460 chipset only supports the tenth generation of intel, if you plan to use a ninth generation processor I recommend that you use the chipset (z390, b365 and b360)

Product features

Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus – Now with Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding for more surround sound delivery options!

Be one of the proud OPs showing off their gaming rigs on r/battlestations! The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a perfect convergence between aesthetics and performance that features a SABRE32 ultra-class hi-res PCI-e gaming sound card and DAC with customizable RGB LEDs on its body, and comes with an included RGB LED strip. It also features our award-winning Xamp discrete headphone amp that utilizes a bi-amplification technology, as well as our full suite of industry-leading audio processing technologies including Surround Virtualization.

SABRE32 Ultra-class PCI-e DAC

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus is a SABRE32 Ultra-class PCI-e DAC which is perfect for hi-resolution audio for games, music, and movies. It delivers up to 32-bit / 384 kHz playback* with a 122 dB DNR, ultra-low distortion and jitter.

*32-bit playback only available in Windows 10 or higher

Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus rides on Sound Blaster’s long legacy of audio processing and enhancements, available through the Sound Blaster Command software. The Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies deliver new levels of audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.

Incredible Processing

Activate Scout Mode to give yourself a distinct tactical advantage! This tried and tested technology 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 pinpoint yours!

Meanwhile, CrystalVoice technology enhances voice for clear recordings and in-game communications.

Product description

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• VOICE RECORDER - Take advantage of the impressive quad microphone array to record anything, directly onto the microSD card slot. This is great for recording phone conversations, speeches, discussions or even your own demo track.
• BUILT-IN MP3 PLAYER - One of the trade offs of using your smart phone as your audio source is that your phone can run out of battery pretty quickly. That's why we've built in an alternative: the integrated WMA/MP3 Player. Simply pop in a microSD card containing your favorite music and press the play button. It's that easy.
• MOBILE WIRELESS TELECONFERENCING SYSTEM - Simply pair your smartphone to it via Bluetooth and you're ready! With the SBX Pro Studio & CrystalVoice technology, you can eliminate surround noise and focus the call on you by activating the VoiceFocus and Noise-canceling function. What's more, all conversations can be recorded simply by inserting a microSD card into it.
• KARAOKE ON THE GO - It doesn't matter if nobody wants to go to the karaoke with you because with the AXX 200, the world's your stage. Our clever microphone reverb algorithm amplifies your voice to sound better than it really is! Simply stream your favorite karaoke tunes from your smartphone and start singing along!

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this support virtual surround over headphone jack and does it max out at 5.1 or 7.1? And what are the max ohms for the headphone jack
Answer:	Faux
Question:	Where can one find and download the axx 200 user manual? What is the link? Need to know how to switch to 48 Khz recording. Thgank you
Answer:	It can be torn out to dispose of only. We couldn't figure out how to reattach it. Once the inside of my son's shoes became unbearably dirty we pulled out the liner and he continues to wear the shoe.
Question:	Does the NFC works with Windows Phone
Answer:	Yes. I’m a size 13 I ordered size 13 and they are snug with the lining.
Question:	Whats the difference between Creative AXX 200 and Creative Roar, both have almost all the features
Answer:	Vietnam

Product description

Creative Labs Ct4700 Pci128 Sound Blaster Audio Card PCI

User questions & answers

Question:	can this out 5.1 channel digital signal from laptop
Answer:	They are made in Russia
Question:	Can i use this as phantom power for a mic
Answer:	I had some JJs in my Vox AC30 and changed them to the EHX tubes and I think they made my amp more hotter sounding. So I'd say no but my amp is different then yours.
Question:	it can be used as pre for optical to analog convertion without pass through a PC
Answer:	These tubes are great but the Mullard EL84 tube would be considered warmer and thicker in our opinion.

Product features

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Product description

USB Sound Blaster X-Fi HD is an audiophile grade sound system with premium connectivity for your Notebook or PC. The front panel includes a conveniently located 1/4" microphone input and 1/4" headphone jack with studio quality headphone amp and volume control. The rear panel features optical I/O, gold plated stereo RCA I/O plus an integrated phono preamp for direct recording of your vinyl collection from your turntable. Media Toolbox software lets you record, convert, enhance and organize your digital music easily, while SBX Pro Studio technology brings you the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios.

From the Manufacturer

Designed to satisfy audiophiles and music lovers, the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi HD USB audio card adds high-definition audio to any PC or notebook with a USB 2.0 port. It uses fine audio components and THX-enhanced audio technology to deliver rich, pristine sound. The X-Fi HD is also a useful device for DJs and turntablists: it features a phono preamp, which allows you to create digital recordings from your turntable. A software toolbox has been included to help facilitate vinyl recordings.

Note: this sound card is not compatible with Mac systems.

High-Fidelity Components Deliver Rich Sound

Thanks to its careful audio engineering, the X-Fi HD delivers excellent audio performance. It produces a signal-to-noise ratio of 114 dB, which ensures that audio playback is pure and distortion-free. The card's components make a particular difference when playing music: high and mid tones are reproduced with pitch-perfect detail, and lows are defined and tight.

THX-Enhanced Surround Sound for Your PC

The X-Fi HD utilizes TruStudio Pro, an audio technology developed by THX. This technology works to expand your PC's audio channels, which allows surround sound content to be reproduced faithfully, making audio more expansive, immersive, and realistic. Even if you're listening through headphones, you'll experience the surround sound effect.

In addition, TruStudio Pro uses a variety of techniques to make your music sound livelier. It restores your music's natural frequency range--something that is often lost when music is compressed into MP3 format. It also fills in low frequencies, which adds a little extra impact to bass. You'll be able to enjoy higher quality audio, even when streaming MP3s from your music library.

Record Directly From Your Turntable

Turntable artists, DJs, and vinyl collectors will find the X-Fi HD especially useful. The sound system features an integrated phono preamp, which allows users to create recordings directly from a turntable. The preamp uses RIAA equalization to minimize loss of quality during analog-to-digital conversion. This allows the X-Fi HD to create recordings that are faithful to the original vinyl.

Includes Toolbox Software for Advanced Recording

The X-Fi HD comes bundled with Creative's Media Toolbox software to make recording easy. Whether you're recording from your turntable or a microphone, the Media Toolbox helps you compress audio data and convert it into a variety of different formats. It also has several basic editing functions, which allow you to clean up, enhance, and embellish your music as you please.

Supports Wide Range of I/O Connectivity

Built for versatility, the X-Fi HD supports connections to a variety of devices. It features ports that can accommodate microphones, headphones, home studio speakers, portable music players, AV Receivers, and more. Ports include a 1/4-inch microphone input, a 1/4-inch headphone output, an RCA input and output, and an optical SPDIF input and output. Headphone performance is enhanced with the studio-grade headphone amp.

Compatibility and System Requirements

The X-Fi HD USB sound card is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP (Professional x64 Edition, Service Pack 2 or above), Windows Vista, and Windows 7. (The card is not Mac compatible.)

To install the card, you'll need an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor, 2.2 GHz or faster; 1 GB RAM; at least 600 MB free hard disk space; an available USB 2.0 port; and a CD/DVD drive for software installation.

The X-Fi HD is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.

What's in the Box

X-Fi HD USB sound card, USB cable, RCA to stereo cable, user guide, and installation CD.

• Creative Media Toolbox software allows you to record, playback, cleanup and organize your digital music easily
• Gold plated connectivity for maximum signal quality and easily accessible front mounted headphone and microphone jacks with convenient volume control
• THX TruStudio Pro is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios - to the PC
• Audiophile-grade components deliver unsurpassed USB audio quality with a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 114dB
• Phono preamp with RIAA EQ allows direct connection of your turntable to convert your vinyl to CD or MP3
• The item is non-returnable.
• Special Shipping Information: This item cannot be returned to Amazon.com. For additional information concerning this policy, please visit our Product Specific Returns Policy Page.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I go from Digital Audio In to line out(headphones
Answer:	Hi, my Dynavector DV xx-2 mc cartridge output is .23 mv. In my opinion you may need to test between the MM & the MC selectable setting to decide which sounds better for your system. Again in my opinion you will probably find a setting pleasing for your set-up, however read the return policy from the seller( before purchase) and decide upon your comfort level with purchasing. I own 2 of the Parasound MM/MC Zphono's and gave a 3rd as a gift to a vinyl friend. fyi I am not familiar w/ MC cartridges over .8 mv output. All my MM carts were over 1.0 mv . If you are not comfortable with purchasing this on Amazon ...go to the Audioadvisor.com website. get their ph# and talk to a audio consultant-their good guys with real knowledge. Good Luck :)
Question:	Will this device function on a usb bus? i have limited usb ports (3) and would like a additional ports to use sometimes
Answer:	Zphone includes a preamp so it can feed a power amp. Not asked, but I am so far impressed with the sound quality of the zphone when used with my old Phillips 312 TT.
Question:	is EAX positional audio 5.1 supported in games on the digital optic output
Answer:	As far as I know, you can only use one turntable input (indicated by PHONO) at each turn -- the other two inputs are for other analog sources such as tape recorder. The USB output allows you to record any of these analog audio/music onto, say, your computer, hence digitize them and mix them. When dealing with digital music, one should of course use a software (such as Audacity which is free or you use any Audio Mixer Software )... However, to play the digital audio, you should have a DAC (digital to analog device) connected to either your amplifier (--> passive speakers) or to your active speakers.
Question:	Can someone give me a rundown on the software that's included with this? Enhancements/levels/settings, etc. Does it have a graphic equalizer
Answer:	Yes, the version that i have has 2 screw holes on each side of the unit. It's 1/2 rack space size. Also a great phono preamp!

Product features

Sound Blaster X-Fi HD - USB Audiophile Sound Card

The Sound Blaster X-Fi HD is a USB audiophile-grade sound card with premium connectivity for your notebook or PC.

The front panel includes a conveniently located 1/4" microphone input and 1/4" headphone jack with a studio quality headphone amp and volume control. The rear panel features optical I/O, gold-plated stereo RCA I/O plus an integrated phono preamp for direct recording of your vinyl collection from your turntable.

The bundled Media Toolbox software lets you record, convert, enhance and organize your digital music files easily while SBX Pro Studio technology brings you the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios.

• Features the Audio Control Module (ACM) which incorporates a built-in microphone array and mic/headphone I/O connections, plus a knob on the ACM to adjust the headphone levels
• Features Sound Core3D Audio Processor for accelerating advanced audio and voice technologies. Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• SBX Pro Studio sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets
• Scout Mode allows you to hear your enemies before they hear you, from further away, giving you a distinct advantage
• DTS Connect, connects your home theatre system through a single digital cable and enjoy cinematic DVD movies by transforming any stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 audio stream into high fidelity surround sound

User questions & answers

Question:	If I connected this card to my computer case's front panel audio ports via the header, would this affect the sound quality at all
Answer:	Sorry I don't know the answer to your question but I don't know why you would want to do that, considering the card comes with audio inputs and outputs you can access from the rear of your case.
Question:	will this card record sound from the internet
Answer:	it should record any input from the internet as long as you have software for it.
Question:	Can I do Dolby Atmos with this
Answer:	It doesn't support it. bf1 has dolby atmos and it doesnt work
Question:	what type of slot will i need on my motherboard to use this card
Answer:	PCI-E x1. It's the smaller slot on the board next to your pci/pci-e x16 that holds your graphics card. But it's just a small slot which is about 1 1/4cm long.

Product features

Sound Blaster Z Internal PCI-e Gaming Sound Card with Beamforming Microphone

This Sound Blaster Z is an ideal all-round solution for your PC gaming and entertainment needs. It comes complete with the Sound Blaster beamforming microphone for crystal clear voice communication.

Our Sound Blaster product philosophy comes from a total system approach. We've designed the Z series cards to give the best experience for not only those wishing to experience content, but those wanting to create it as well. This includes optimizations for voice chat and recording in addition to all of the amazing SBX Studio Pro audio output enhancements.

High-quality Connections

The Z card is equipped with gold plated connection points to ensure the card delivers the best possible audio signal.

3.5 mm gold plated headphone jack driven by the 600 ohm Maxim MAX97220 amp

• 3.5 mm gold plated microphone jack
• 3.5 mm gold plated 5.1 channel connections
• TOSLINK digital audio input and outputs

116 db Signal-to-noise Ratio

A signal to noise ratio or SNR of 116 dB means your audio will be >99.99% pure audio which is 35.4 times better than motherboard audio.

SBX Studio Pro Technologies

Experience awe-inspiring audio with the SBX Pro Studio suite of technologies that immerses you in your games and movies with amazing detail and a 360-degree true-to-life sound stage.

CrystalVoice Technologies

Experience crystal clear commmunication with your teammates with the CrystalVoice suite of technologies that removes echoes, ambient noises and picks up your voice from within a zone (Voice Focus). It also maintains your voice level even if you are near or further away from the microphone.

Sound Core3D Audio Processor

The quad-core Sound Core3D audio processor is to designed to offload SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice effects processing from your primary CPU, improving your overall PC performance, resulting in drastically superior audio and voice quality.

Sound Blaster Beamforming Microphone

When used with CrystalVoice's Focus, the bundled beamforming microphone creates an acoustic zone and suppresses noise outside it, enabling you to be heard with amazing clarity.

Sound Blaster Command Software

Access the full suite of Sound Blaster’s industry-leading audio processing technologies including Crystallizer that helps improve the dynamic range of audio, or Bass that provides bigger punch on the low end. All enhancements are fully customizable from the Sound Blaster Command software suite on PC.