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Additionally, downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel software offers greater audio realism and immersive audio effects, and also includes optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Product is shown in use for illustration Only, additional equipment is not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eKey Features of the Creative Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade Motherboard Audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-Bit\/96 kHz Audio Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-Bit\/48 kHz Microphone Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~93 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives a Wide Range of Headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug-and-Play via USB 3.0 \u0026amp; 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle or Split Stereo\/Mic Connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSBX Pro Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gText\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eUpgrade to High-Resolution Audio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 provides an upgrade from motherboard audio by giving you high-resolution, 24-bit\/96 kHz audio for your music, movies, and games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eStudio-Grade Listening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eCrisp Voice Communications and Recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB connectivity improves mic recording capabilities, giving you clean 24-bit\/48 kHz quality for podcasts or in-game communications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003ePlug-and-Play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 to a Windows or Mac system is easy. Simply connect it to a USB port and you're good to go. While drivers are not necessary for basic device installation and use, Creative Labs strongly recommends downloading drivers to use with Sound Blaster Control Panel software, which delivers more powerful and advanced audio enhancements and controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eHeadphone Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eSound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel (Windows \u0026amp; Mac)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe downloadable Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel software provides powerful control over your listening experience with audio realism and immersive audio effects that help to enhance your music, entertainment, and games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2Lit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h2Lit\"\u003eSBX Pro Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSBX Pro Studio increases and expands virtual surround spaciousness, allowing you to enjoy cinema-quality sound in the comfort of your home. 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