All stock codes associated to this product
70SB173000000, 90022515
Creative 70SB173000000 Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 USB DAC Amp and
External Sound Card
Overview
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.
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.
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
necessary1.
1 While drivers are not necessary for basic device installation and use, we
strongly recommend downloading drivers to use with Sound Blaster Control Panel
software, which delivers more powerful and advanced audio enhancements and
controls.
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.
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
|
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio (SNR) |
~93dB |
|
Connectivity Options
(Main) |
|
|
Mic In
: |
1 x 3.5mm
jack |
|
4-pole Headphone-out
with Mic: |
1 x 3.5mm
jack |
|
Headphone
Amp |
Up to 300
Ohms |
|
Max Channel
Output |
Stereo |
|
Audio
Technologies |
SBX Pro
Studio |
|
Supported Operating
Systems |
Windows 7, Windows 8,
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X v10.9 and above |
|
Audio
Fidelity |
Up to 24-bit /
96kHz |
|
Dimensions |
138 x 22.0 x 9.4 mm
(5.4" x 0.9" x 0.3") |
|
Platform |
USB 2.0, USB
3.0 |
|
Recommended
Usage |
Gaming |
|
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
For Windows
OS |
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 |
|
1GB
RAM |
|
600 MB of free hard
disk space |
|
USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
(High Speed recommended with driver) |
|
For Mac
OS |
Mac OS X 10.9 or
higher |
|
1GB
RAM |
|
>600 MB of free hard
disk space |
|
PACKAGE
CONTENTS |
1 x Sound Blaster PLAY!
3 |
|
Warranty &
Technical Support leaflet |
|
Quick Start
Guide |
|
WARRANTY |
1-year Limited Hardware
Warranty |
