Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback
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.
USB Connectivity greatly improves mic recording capabilities, giving you clean 24-bit 48kHZ quality for podcasts or in-game communications.
Comes with Control Panel software for PC and Mac
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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 phon...Host Interface: USB 3.0Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 93 dBNumber of Microphone Ports: 1Number of Headphone Ports: 1Form Factor: ExternalHeight: 0.4Width: 0.9"Thickness: 5.4"Package Contents: PLAY! 3 USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card Warranty Technical Support leaflet Quick Start Guide Limited Warranty: 1 YearPackage Contents PLAY! 3 USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card Warranty Technical Support leaflet Quick Start Guide "
Mac OS X v10.9 and above, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
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 1 GB 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 1 GB RAM > 600 MB of free hard disk space
Features
Features
Instantly Upgrade to High Resolution Audio
Studio-Grade Listening
Crisp Voice Communications and Recording
Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play
Convenient Headphone Connectivity
SBX Pro Studio
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
0.30" x 5.40" x 0.90"
Package Contents
Package Contents
1 x Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Warranty & Technical Support leaflet Quick Start Guide
Additional Information
Date First Available
June 29, 2025
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Warranty
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