Powered by the revolutionary Sound Core3D quad-core sound and voice processor, this breakthrough USB audio enhancer delivers powerful gaming audio to your Xbox 360 , Playstation 3, PC or Mac.
With hardware-accelerated THX TruStudio Pro and Dolby Digital decoding it transforms even basic stereo sound into exhilarating 3D surround audio on your headset or speakers.
Hear your enemies before they hear you with the proprietary Scout Mode, which tunes your hearing to your advantage on the battlefield. Calibrate and save every aspect of your audio settings directly to the Recon 3D unit for use on any platform with the exclusive Recon3DProfile system.
The gaming audio revolution is here.
Features:
- Powered by Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor: The revolutionary Sound Core3D Audio and Voice chipset allows you, for the first time ever, to enjoy the benefits of an internal sound card in an external USB device. Whatever your gaming platform of choice is, you can now experience Sound Blaster audio.
- Hardware-accelerated THX TruStudio Pro technologies: THX TruStudio Pro sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism that includes stunning surround effects, producing virtual speakers around, above and below you on your existing headset or headphones.
- Hardware Dolby Digital decoder: Transform any Dolby Digital 5.1 source into high fidelity immersive surround sound for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, or Mac with the built-in hardware decoder.
- Breakthrough mobile audio enhancer: Stylish, rugged and extremely portable with easy-to-access controls: THX TruStudio Pro On/Off, Scout Mode On/Off, Master volume control, Microphone boost (3 settings), Instant Mute, and platform selection.
- CrystalVoice voice enhancement and clarity technology features Four separate hardware-accelerated technologies ensure the best possible voice communication:
- CrystalVoice Noise Reduction – significantly reduces background noise
- CrystalVoice Smart Volume – normalizes your voice to make sure your outbound voice isn't too overwhelming or too soft
- CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation – eliminates speaker audio from your voice transmissions while using speakers
- CrystalVoice FX – morphs your voice into different characters and accents
- Scout Mode – Hear them before they hear you: This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.
- Over 400 Million Sound Blasters sold: Experience the difference of REAL audio expertise. The industry standard for audio quality on the PC is now also available on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Mac.
- Exclusive software for Sound Blaster: Customize audio and voice settings to your liking with THX TruStudio Pro and CrystalVoice controls, plus settings for the equalizer and mixer.
- Programmable Recon3DProfile audio settings: Easily port your gaming audio settings by connecting to your PC or Mac and customizing your personal Recon3D Profile that can be used with any platform.
Technical Specifications
General
Audio Processor: Sound Core3D
Audio Resolution: 24-Bit
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) (20kHz Low-pass filter, A-Wgt): 90dB
Maximum Playback Quality: 5.1 : Up to 96kHz
Stereo : Up to 48kHz
Maximum Recording Quality: Up to 24-bit/96kHz
I/O Ports: Headphone/Line-out : 1×3.5mm jack
Aux/Optical In : 1×3.5mm jack
Mic In : 1× 3.5mm jack
Technology
Audio Enhancement: THX® TruStudio Pro
Surround™
Crystalizer™
Speaker
SVM™
Dialog Plus™
CrystalVoice™
Noise Reduction
Smart Volume
Acoustic Echo Cancellation
FX
Focus
Dolby Digital Live: Decoding only
Upmixing of Stereo to Multi-Channels: THX Surround
Scout Mode™: Yes
EAX: EAX 5.0 HD
Max.No. of 3D Voices: 128
Platform
PS3, XBOX360, PC or Mac: PS3, XBOX360, PC, MAC (USB)
Minimum Operating System
Windows/ OSX: Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows 8
MacOS 10.5