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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

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Hardware Interface USB
Audio Output Mode Stereo
Platform Windows
Hardware Platform Headphones, PC

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.4
3.7
4.2
4.3
4.7
Volume control
4.4
4.1
3.8
4.2
4.5
For gaming
4.2
4.1
4.1
3.8
4.6
Value for money
4.6
3.9
4.2
4.3
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Creative Labs, Inc.
1MiiDirect
4Evergreen - Creative Refurbished
Vention Official Store
JS Digital US
Tendak
hardware interface
usb
usb
usb
usb2.0
usb2.0
usb
audio output mode
Stereo
Stereo, Surround
Surround
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
surround channels
5 1
7.1
5 1
5 1
5 1
5 1
hardware platform
Headphones, PC
PC, Gaming Consoles
Headphones
Laptops, Speakers, Headphones
Headphones
Smartphones, Speakers, Laptops, Headphones, PC
96 KHz
48 KHz
192 KHz
48 KHz
48 KHz
48 KHz
signal-to-noise ratio
96 KHz
110 decibels
120 decibels
platform
windows
windows
windows 10
linux, playstation 4, windows 10
playstation 4, linux
ios, android, linux

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Product Description

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.

Great Connectivity

Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play

Headphone Connectivity without Y-Splitter

Comes with Control Panel software for PC and Mac

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
3,765 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance and ease of installation of the sound card. For example, they mention it works great, all normal Windows functions work correctly, and is perfectly serviceable. Some appreciate the clarity, quality, and sound quality. That said, opinions are mixed on volume control, connectivity, and mic quality.

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434 customers mention314 positive120 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the sound card. For example, they say it gives them the quality sound they were expecting, has actual bass for the sub, and boosts the microphone volume. The soundblaster removes noise and brings the speakers to life. They also mention that the improvement in music and movies took them by surprise. Additionally, customers say the voice recording has also improved, with no buzzing, humming, or static.

"Absolutely plug and play and there is no problem at all. The sound quality is also great. I can recommend it to other buyers with peace of mind." Read more

"...Mic and headphones work great ,and sound great. No buzzing ,no humming ,no static." Read more

"I just bought my 3rd this morning. Excellent sound on my old and new computers, just plug and play...." Read more

"Works well and boosts the microphone volume like i wanted, only issue is it was assembled wrong and the audio and mic symbols are switched...." Read more

338 customers mention286 positive52 negative

Customers like the performance of the sound card. They say it works great, all normal Windows functions work correctly, and the mic and headphones work great. They also say it's perfectly serviceable, plug and play, and has no problems. Customers also say the software features make it a great value for its price.

"Absolutely plug and play and there is no problem at all. The sound quality is also great. I can recommend it to other buyers with peace of mind." Read more

"...Mic and headphones work great ,and sound great. No buzzing ,no humming ,no static." Read more

"...A really good product and very affordable." Read more

"Works well and boosts the microphone volume like i wanted, only issue is it was assembled wrong and the audio and mic symbols are switched...." Read more

117 customers mention108 positive9 negative

Customers find the installation process of the sound card to be easy. They mention that it's plug-and-play for Windows and provides excellent sound quality. The latest Raspbian OS makes the setup super simple, and the device is recognized and ready in seconds for use. Customers also say that the audio device is very convenient, and has a decent level of pre-amplification for minimal distortion playback of video.

"Absolutely plug and play and there is no problem at all. The sound quality is also great. I can recommend it to other buyers with peace of mind." Read more

"Plugged into my windows 11 computer and it was recognized and ready in seconds for use. Mic and headphones work great ,and sound great...." Read more

"...Excellent sound on my old and new computers, just plug and play. I did not have any problem with it on my old Linux systems or Windows...." Read more

"...PURCHASED THIS LITTLE COMPONENT ALONG WITH A 3 INTO 1 AUDIO CABLE. SIMPLE SET UP OF JUST PLUGGING IN...." Read more

104 customers mention74 positive30 negative

Customers like the quality of the sound card. They say it's an excellent piece of work, well-made, and solid performer. Some customers also say that they have no issues with headphone output quality or microphone input quality. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...this is a bit of a lifesaver and also a step up in audio quality...." Read more

"...Its compact and portable design, high-quality DAC and built-in amplifier, and customizable software features make it a great value for its price." Read more

"I got the Creative Sound Blaster PLAY! 4.It is very buggy. It has a mind of its own. Sometimes it just disconnects itself...." Read more

"Very nice, with a decent software package.." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the sound card. They mention that it has higher highs and lower lows, making the music sound wider. They also say that the highs are very crisp and the lows are much better. Overall, customers are happy with the sound quality and performance of the product.

"...It is totally transparent as far as controls go. All normal windows functions work correctly." Read more

"...additional power to your headphones or speakers, resulting in a clearer and more detailed sound...." Read more

"...an improvement, in the bass volume and tightness as well as general clarity and fidelity...." Read more

"...heard an improvement over the computer's stock sound card, better clarity, more solid bass, wider soundstage...." Read more

26 customers mention9 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the mic quality of the sound card. Some mention that it's nice to have separate mic and speaker inputs vs a shared/combo port on the laptop, the mic input is mono, and that is good for gamers who want to have big audio. However, others say that it is not acceptable for live audio, has terrible stereo crosstalk, and is not good for podcasting or audio production.

"...I previously tried an off-brand adapter and the mic quality was pretty bad. The Creative is much better." Read more

"...It also has a built-in amplifier, which can provide additional power to your headphones or speakers, resulting in a clearer and more detailed sound...." Read more

"...the port built into my computer was noisy and offered a pretty poor wired audio experience...." Read more

"...However, everyone should realize that a USB dongle doesn't have an effective headphone amp (maybe for earbuds, it would work)...." Read more

25 customers mention14 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the volume control of the sound card. Some mention that it works to bring a proper audio input to their otherwise lacking MacBook, while others say that it has no volume control. Some say that the smart volume seems to work but takes some getting used to, while other say that there is extreme gain on all voice input at all slider levels.

"...me to solve microphone issues on the motherboard, so it works well as an external sound card...." Read more

"...When I use my analog headset with this adapter, the microphone quality is not quite as good as a Plantronics or Microsoft USB headset would be, but..." Read more

"...It works for a basic mic, and then I'm back to using onboard audio for the actual audio out...." Read more

"...playback is limited to 24-bit / 96 kHz- no physical mute button or volume control..." Read more

20 customers mention8 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the sound card. Some mention that it has a USB connection, is perfect for using with a usb hub, and plugs into ausb input. However, others say that it disconnects frequently, and any slight movement leads to disconnection.

"...It is very buggy. It has a mind of its own. Sometimes it just disconnects itself. Have to unplug it and move it to a different port...." Read more

"...is a compact and portable sound card that can be easily plugged into your computer's USB port...." Read more

"...When I plugged it back to PS4, it was acting weird by disconnecting itself and blinking. I surely thought I BRICKED it...." Read more

"...I was very happy to find this inexpensive, USB-based, "plug and play" Soundblaster card that seemed like it had all the same basic functionality I..." Read more

Almost great but...
4 Stars
Almost great but...
The device is working excellent now, after a difficult setup. I bought this adapter to connect my NEEWER NW-700 analog microphone to my MSE GE76 computer but it turned out that the plug on the SondBlaster does not accept the 3 pole jack that the microphone has. It will only accept a 4 pole jack. So I had to purchase an extra adapter as you can see in the 3rd picture. After that, I have to say that it works great and the voice recording has also improved.I gave it 4 stars because it could be designed to accept only microphones also.
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