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CONTENTS THE AUDIOPHILE THE SOUND BLASTER ROAR: page SOUND BOOKLET AN OVERVIEW Get acquainted with the Sound Blaster Roar’s controls, connectors, and connectivity options. We’ve also included a brief description of Introducing the Sound Blaster Roar: the speaker’s architecture and the technologies found within it. EXPERIENCING the new concept booklet-size, portable page...
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THE AUDIOPHILE SOUND BOOKLET Mind-Shattering Performance • Precision-Tuned Fidelity • ROAR Audio Power ™...
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AN OVERVIEW THE SOUND BLASTER ROAR: ARCHITECTURE, CONTROLS & CONNECTORS Mic On / Mute • Flip the switch to turn on or mute the mic Previous track/folder Active high excursion driver Next track/folder • Pumps out impressive bass • Press during playback to skip tracks MicroSD card slot • Directs audio upwards • Press and hold during playback to Controls • Built-in WMA/MP3 player • Stabilizes the speaker skip folders • Large silicone tactile buttons for easy control • Stores your voice recordings too...
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THE SOUND BLASTER ROAR: AN OVERVIEW ARCHITECTURE, CONTROLS & CONNECTORS SPEAKER TECHNOLOGY (cont.) The Sound Blaster Roar is a sound system designed for PERFORMANCE and PORTABILITy. Though bantam-sized, the Sound Blaster Roar promises to deliver a powerful, mind-blowing audio experience, and precision-tuned audio fidelity. The 5-driver system is packed into one sleek structure, and will redefine the home stereo space with its ability Volume Up/Down to powerfully reproduce the entire audio spectrum with accurate imaging, all from a small booklet size. Beyond its Multifunction button • Adjust the volume of your audio impressive audio performance, it still has a whole lot more to offer – such as Bluetooth and NFC wireless technology, • Press and hold to enter Bluetooth pairing mode • Press once to answer incoming calls or end calls an integrated WMA/MP3 player, a recorder, a large dual-purpose battery that also charges your smartphone and a button built-in microphone for calls and recording! • Increases overall loudness and spaciousness for maximum NFC sensor audio output • Just tap to connect with any NFC-enabled device...
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THE SOUND BLASTER ROAR: AN OVERVIEW SPEAKER TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIVITY (cont.) Space-Filling Dispersion 4 Simple Ways to Connect ANALOG The far-field high frequency drivers in the Sound Blaster Roar are designed to project audio further than most other speakers in its class. WIRELESS Complemented by the top-firing bass and mid- Mids/ Bass Bass level driver, the Sound Blaster Roar delivers...
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For quick playlist navigation, you Creative Multipoint technology on the other hand, lets you simultaneously connect TWO Bluetooth devices and easily can even sort your songs according to albums by organizing them toggle between them! This is especially useful for users with two Bluetooth devices (phones and tablets) in their kit. in folders.
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EXPERIENCING THE SOUND BLASTER ROAR MIND-SHATTERING PERFORMANCE As the saying goes, don’t judge a book by its cover. The Sound Blaster Roar may be a booklet-sized speaker system, but the audio power it can generate belies its size. Dual Amplification Notice how Most portable speakers utilize a single amplifier to reproduce the entire audio spectrum – this compromises delivery of the highs as most of the focus goes into uncompromisingly producing the lows and mids. On the other hand, the Sound Blaster Roar has two clear your audio is amplifiers that allow it to produce audio that’s powerful on all levels. You’ll notice how uncompromisingly clear your audio is at all parts of the audio spectrum – at all parts of the you can even distinctly pick out the bass at low volumes! The additional amplifier audio spectrum. dedicated for high frequencies and a separate driver solely for lows and mids work together to deliver a well-balanced audio that is accurate and faithful to the original source.
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Switch off the siren. Play music One of the main concerns with Bluetooth -powered speakers is the battery drain they Press ALARM again. The siren feature was not designed, manufactured, or sold for use in cause on paired smartphones. There’s also the limitation of distance and interference directly from emergencies. Creative is not liable for any loss of or damage to life, health or between your smartphone and the speaker. With the built-in WMA/MP3 player on the Slide the switch to OFF. property as a result of the use of this product feature. the speaker. Sound Blaster Roar, you can play music directly from the speaker without having to depend on your smartphone – saving you the horror of a flat battery. Simply insert a microSD card filled with your favorite MP3/WMA/WAV files into the speaker. Unless...
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Loud sound bites will be played keep you on your toes. To reject a call: at ¾ of maximum volume. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds. Sudden, loud and unexpected sounds may keep people awake. However, the Loud Sounds Loud sound bites will be played feature was not designed, manufactured or sold to be used in situations that requires absolute alertness; for example, driving and operating machinery. Creative is not liable for at maximum volume. any loss of or damage to life, health or property as a result of the use of this product feature. *Patent pending MicroSD Card Reader Easily modify contents of any microSD on your computer via the Sound Blaster Roar. It functions Audio Recorder...
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• Shows the current audio profile loaded • Select another profile or modify settings Resources link • To learn more about Creative products Switch the Sound Blaster to USB Audio mode before you install and run the Sound Blaster Control Panel. TH E S OU N D BL ASTER R OAR USER EX PERI ENCE GUI D E...
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APPENDIX: ENHANCING AUDIO PLAYBACK CUSTOMIzING PRE-DEFINED AUDIO PROFILES TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS In the SBX Profile screen, click the [Edit] button on the top right corner and modify the options as desired. Surround – Move the slider higher to “open” up a larger sound field and simulate a surround speaker setup. A lower percentage gives a more “centered” audio. Crystalizer – A higher percentage means a larger amount of audio details restored. Bass – Slide the slider to adjust the enhancement of bass sounds. More harmonic tones will be added the higher you go. You can also adjust the Crossover Frequency to set the transition of bass. SBX Smart Volume – Activate Smart Volume to normalize volume levels (Normal), pump up the volume (Loud), or reduce loud burst of sounds for those late night sessions (Night). Move the slider to adjust the intensity accordingly. SBX Dialog Plus – To hear dramatically clearer dialog, slide the slider higher for more voice enhancement. You can also configure Equalizer settings of the active SBX Profile. In the SBX Profile screen, click [Edit] and then click [Equalizer]. TH E S O U N D B LA ST E R R OA R U S E R E X PE R I E N C E G UI DE...
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