Creative Labs SB1730 Sound Blaster Play! 3 USB Sound Card

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 a noted 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 select 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 are necessary.* *While drivers are not necessary for basic device installation and use, we strongly recommend downloading drivers to use with the Sound Blaster Control Panel software to deliver 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 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.