All stock codes associated to this product
70SB170000000, 90050652, 054651190344
Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1HD Audio Portable Sound Card w. Headphone Amplifier
7.1 HD Audio Portable Sound Card with Headphone Amplifier.
The pocket-sized Sound BlasterX G5 delivers massively superior gaming audio
performance in a compellingly tiny form-factor.
This virtual 7.1 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB Digital Audio Converter (DAC) and
headphone amplifier delivers for the ultimate headphone gaming audio experience
- whether it is for your PC or for your gaming console.
Features
Native 7.1 Surround Sound Support
The portable G5 supports virtual 7.1 channel audio input signals for
realistic virtualization via BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro, to deliver gaming
effects and audio cues with near-perfect accuracy and positioning via your
headphones!
Immersive 3D PC Gaming Audio
The G5 is a high performance external sound card with built-in SB-Axx1
multi-core chipset for hardware accelerated audio. Even a basic motherboard
stereo gets transformed into 3D virtual surround sound on your headset.
The G5 also supports multi-channel content, and 7.1 audio mixing for
ultra-realistic surround sound into your headphones.
Best-in-class Console Gaming Audio |
Built with precision audiophile components, the G5 delivers a best-in-class
stereo experience for gaming consoles1with
high-resolution of 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB DAC hardware driven audio playback
that enables you to experience your gaming audio soundtrack in amazing detail.
You'll be able to detect in real time where your enemy exactly is and get the
winning edge every single time!
BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro
Optimised for your gameplay and engineered to impress you with extraordinary
sound, the G5 represents our true innovation in sound, beyond the realm of
physical limitations through audio enhancements.
Available for Windows, the fully customisable BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro
gives you unprecedented control over your listening experience with audio
realism and immersive audio effects that intelligently minimises distractions
and enhances gameplay. From the whizz of bullets near your head to the
terrifying roar of a troll, every detail of your game comes alive with our
professionally tweaked audio enhancements!
Audiophile-grade Headphone Amplifier
The G5 is not just a 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB DAC. With a Texas Instruments
TPA6120A2 headphone amplifier with a low output impedance of 2.2, the G5 is
capable of driving headphones of up to 600 impedance as well as sensitive in-ear
monitors in the market today.
This pocket-sized external gaming sound card also supports high-resolution
audio playback of up to 24-bit/192kHz, thanks to its Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC,
which has a Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 120dB.
Built-in SB-Axx1 Audio Processor
Dedicated SBX Profile selection button and Scout Mode buttons on the G5 work
with the built-in SB-Axx1 multi-core processor for instant hardware accelerated
audio enhancements. Get the right setting and save time with storing up to three
audio profiles on the G5. All it takes is a button, along with toggle controls
to switch between the profiles to suit the nature of your gameplay.
Backlit Volume Control with Illuminated Volume Indicator
The G5 is a perfect example of the fusion of form and functionality. With a
volume knob that's sized for easy accessibility during gameplay, there's a
crimson red backlight that provides visual aid in low-lighting conditions. And,
you're ready to take on your game!
CONNECTIVITY
The G5 further expands the inputs and outputs found in today's onboard audio
solutions, with the inclusion of options such as line-in and optical
connections. The USB-Device port at the back of Sound BlasterX G5 offers another
USB port that supplies the maximum output of 100mA, so you can plug in your
gaming mouse or keyboard easily.
The G5 support headsets with 4-pole connection, in addition to the dedicated
mic jack.
DIMENSIONS
1 Connects to PlayStation 4 via USB and Xbox One via
Optical-in. Comms are not supported on Xbox One.
Specifications
Audio
Technology |
SB-Axx1 |
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio (SNR) |
120dB
(DAC) |
Connectivity Options
(Main) |
microUSB |
|
Line / Optical
In: 1 x 3.5mm jack |
|
Line / Optical Out
: 1 x 3.5mm jack |
|
4-pole Headphone-out
with Mic: 1 x 3.5mm jack |
|
Dedicated Mic In
: 1 x 3.5mm jack |
Max Channel
Output |
Stereo |
Audio
Technologies |
CrystalVoice, Scout
Mode |
Supported Operating
Systems |
Mac OS X v10.8 and
above, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows
Vista |
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS |
|
Windows |
Intel Core2 Duo or AMD
equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended) |
|
Intel, AMD or 100%
compatible motherboard |
|
Microsoft Windows 10
32/64 bit, Windows 8.1/8.0 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit, Windows Vista
32/64 bit SP1 or higher |
|
1GB
RAM |
|
>600MB of free hard
disk space |
|
Available USB 2.0/3.0
port (High Speed recommended with driver) |
Macintosh |
Macintosh running Mac
OS X 10. 8 or higher |
|
1GB
RAM |
|
>600MB of free hard
disk space |
|
Available USB 2.0/3.0
port |
|
|
BlasterX Acoustic
Engine Pro Software for Windows |
Intel Core2 Duo or AMD
equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended) |
|
Intel, AMD or 100%
compatible motherboard |
|
Microsoft Windows 10
32/64 bit, Windows 8.1/8.0 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit, Windows Vista
32/64 bit SP1 or higher |
|
1GB
RAM |
|
>600MB of free hard
disk space |
PACKAGE
CONTENTS |
Sound BlasterX
G5 |
|
Quick Start
Leaflet |
|
Warranty
Leaflet |
|
Micro USB
Cable |
|
Mini TOSLINK
cable |