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Sound Blaster X4, 7.1 Channels, 24-bit / 192KHz, 114 dB DNR, USB Sound Card

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  • SKU: 16104820
  • Manufacturer: CREATIVE
  • MPN: 70SB181500000
  • Availability: USUALLY SHIPS WITHIN 3-5 DAYS
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Sound Blaster X4, 7.1 Channels, 24-bit / 192KHz, 114 dB DNR, USB Sound Card

Audio Balance

Easily control the volume levels between two audio sources with the Audio Balance feature on your PC, Mac, PS5, or PS4!
After a one-time setup, you'll be able to adjust the volume mix on the volume control knob by turning the knob left to right, and vice versa—perfect for use during conference calls while listening to music or podcasts, or while communicating in-game with teammates.

Multi-channel

  • Up to 7.1 discrete for multi-channel speakers
  • Up to 7.1 virtual for headphones

Surround

  • Super X-Fi Headphone Holography
  • Sound Blaster's renowned Surround Virtualization
  • Dolby Digital Live

I/O connectors

  • Line-out and Line-in
  • Optical-out and Optical-in
  • USB-C for power and audio
  • Mic-in
  • Headset-in

Communication

  • SmartComms Kit with auto mute and two-way noise cancellation
  • CrystalVoice for clear recordings and in-game communications

Controls

  • Volume control knob
  • Direct mic mute button
  • Three EQ modes and Direct mode
  • Super X-Fi and SXFI BATTLE Mode on / off
  • Speakers (Line-out) and headphones switch
  • Audio Balance feature

Software

  • Creative app via USB on Windows PC and Mac for full audio customization
  • Creative app via Bluetooth® on Android and iOS for quick EQ and audio tweaks

Headphone amplifier

  • Supports headphone impedance of 32—600Ω

Gaming

  • SXFI BATTLE Mode for realistic audio cues, details, and depth
  • Scout Mode that instantly lets you in on the faintest sounds made by your foes

Audio and power

  • 114 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz
  • Convenient USB-C Bus-powered
Weight 384g / 13.55 oz
Dimensions 130.5 mm x 130.5 mm x 40.6 mm (5.14 x 5.14 x 1.60 inches)
Dynamic Range (DNR) 114 dB
Audio Technology Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, Super X-Fi
Max. Playback Quality Sampling Rate (Playback) :
Direct Mode:
Playback Resolution (Optical Out): PCM 16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0, 192.0 kHz
Dolby Digital Live: 16-bit, 48.0 kHz
Playback Resolution (Stereo): PCM 16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0, 192.0 kHz
Surround 7.1: PCM 16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Max. Recording Quality Mic-in:
16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz, Line-in:
16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz, Optical-in:
16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Recording Resolution Mic-in: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Line-in: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Optical In: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Connectivity Options (Main) 1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x 1/8″ Rear Out, 1 x 1/8″ Center / Sub Out, 1 x 1/8″ Headphone / Headset Jack, 1 x 1/8″ Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x 1/8″ Front-out, 1 x 1/8″ Side Out Jack, 1 x USB-C port for PC / Mac, 1 x 1/8″ Optical / Line-in Combo Jack
Headphone Amp Supported Headphone Impedance: 32–600Ω, High Gain: 150–600Ω (2.3V RMS @ 150Ω, 2.9V RMS @ 600Ω), Output Impedance: 10Ω, Low Gain: 32–149Ω (1.2V RMS @ 32Ω)
Audio Technologies CrystalVoice
Scout Mode
Supported Operating Systems Windows® 10 Ver 1703, macOS 10.15 and above, Windows® 11
Included Accessories Optical Cable (1m / 3.28 ft), USB-A to USB-C Cable (2m / 6.56 ft)
DAC Dynamic Range (Stereo): 114 dB, THD+N (Stereo): 0.001%
ADC Dynamic Range: 104 dB, THD+N: 0.0017%
Power USB Bus Powered, USB-C
Recommended Usage Home Entertainment
Recommended Usage Home Entertainment
Windows® OS
  • Intel® Core™i3 or AMD® equivalent processor
  • Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
  • Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 32 / 64-bit Ver 1703 or higher
  • > 4 GB RAM
  • > 4 GB of free hard disk space
  • USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
macOS
  • macOS X® 10.15 or higher
  • Supports Intel-based and Apple CPU chipsets
  • > 4 GB RAM
  • USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
PS5
  • Firmware Version 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later
  • Available USB port
  • Audio Balance feature requires a HDMI to Optical converter (not included)
PS4
  • Firmware Version 5.0 or later
  • Available USB port
  • Available Optical-out port (for Audio Balance)
Nintendo Switch
  • Switch OS 5.0 or later
  • Available 3.5 mm headphone port
  • Available USB port (in docking mode)
  • External USB Power (not included)
  • Voice communication is title-dependent
Android^
  • Android OS Version 8.0 or later
  • Device must have built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support
iOS^
  • iOS Version 12.0 or later
  • Device must have built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support

^Used as a remote controller for Sound Blaster X4 on PS5 / PS4 / Nintendo Switch only, does not support Bluetooth audio streaming

PACKAGE CONTENTS
  • Sound Blaster X4
  • USB-A to USB-C Cable (2m / 6.56 ft)
  • Optical Cable (1m / 3.28 ft)
  • SmartComms Kit Leaflet
  • Quick Start Guide and Leaflets
  • Warranty Leaflets
WARRANTY 1-year Limited Hardware Warranty