Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card

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Overview

About the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3

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.

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Technical specifications

Technical Specifications of the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3

General Information

General Information specifications
Manufacturer Creative Technology, Ltd
Manufacturer Part Number 70SB173000000
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.creative.com
Brand Name Sound Blaster
Product Line PLAY! 3
Product Name PLAY! 3 USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card
Packaged Quantity 1
Product Type External Sound Box

Technical Information

Technical Information specifications
Host Interface USB 3.0
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) 93 dB

Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports specifications
Number of Microphone Ports 1
Number of Headphone Ports 1

Physical Characteristics

Physical Characteristics specifications
Form Factor External
Height 0.4"
Width 0.9"
Thickness 5.4"

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous specifications
Package Contents
  • PLAY! 3 USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card
  • Warranty & Technical Support leaflet
  • Quick Start Guide

Warranty

Warranty specifications
Limited Warranty 1 Year

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