Creative xmod media streamers: supplementary guide (1 page)
Summary of Contents for Creative Sound Blaster X3
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HI-RES 7.1 SUPER X-FI® USB DAC WITH HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER E X P E R I E N C E G U I D E...
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INTRODUCING Introducing Sound Blaster’s latest external sound card, Sound Blaster X3 is a high- resolution, 7.1 multi-channel DAC Amp with built-in Super X-Fi and 32-bit / 192 kHz playback capability. The DAC Amp also features customizable equalizers, Dolby Digital Live encoding, supports headphone impedance of up to 600Ω, and Audio Balance, our latest feature which allows users to attenuate volume between two audio sources by simply turning a knob.
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OVERVIEW ARCHITECTURE, CONTROLS & CONNECTORS i) FRONT Volume Control Knob Mode Button Microphone Super X-Fi Control Button Button Microphone-in Headphone Jack (Mono) ii) BACK Side-out Center / Optical-out (L / R) Subwoofer Front-out Rear-out Line-in USB Type-C Port (L / R) (L / R)
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Tips: • Ask a friend to help capture the Note that this account is NOT your pictures! Creative Store account. It is a separate • Also, be sure to hold your phone registration. parallel to the ears when you capture the pictures (it should be...
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CONFIGURING SOUND BLASTER X3 WITH YOUR SUPER X-FI PROFILE Transferring your personalized profile onto Sound Blaster X3 can be done effortlessly either through the Sound Blaster Command app on your mobile device or Sound Blaster Command, available for Windows / Mac.
15 awards from CES 2019 alone. MULTI-CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND With Sound Blaster X3, experience greater surround sound envelopment, depth, immersion, and ambience effects with improved, realistic surround coverage within the room when you watch your favorite movies in the comfort of your own home.
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PRISTINE AND DETAILED AUDIO QUALITY Sound Blaster X3 is not only the first Sound Blaster DAC Amp to incorporate Super X-Fi technology, but it also delivers pristine and detailed audio, offering users more than just a motherboard audio upgrade for desktops. The DAC Amp also provides audio enhancements for consoles, bringing users a richer movie, music, and gaming experience.
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POWERING SOUND BLASTER X3 CONNECTING HEADPHONES, HEADSET AND MICROPHONE TO SOUND BLASTER X3 *Mic / Audio splitter cable not included...
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS AND OTHER PERIPHERALS TO SOUND BLASTER X3...
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Visit creative.com/support/SBX3 to download. 1. Device Tab Device(s) connected will be listed here. If there are multiple recognized devices connected, click on the tab to switch between devices for further customization and configuration.
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Adjust settings for Playback, Recording, and control Audio Balance here. 3. User’s Account and Software Settings Users may sign in to their Creative Account to Register Products and view Warranty Status. 4. Dashboard The dashboard displays a selection of SBX Profiles that can be accessed either by clicking on the drop-down menu or by leafing through.
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SUPER X-Fi 1. Super X-Fi Toggle Button Enable / disable Super X-Fi technology by clicking the toggle button. 2. Super X-Fi Profile Selection If more than one profile is tagged to your registered account, click on the drop-down menu to select your preferred choice of personalized profile.
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AUDIO ENHANCEMENT AND CUSTOMIZATION SBX PROFILE 1. SBX Profile Drop-down Menu On the SBX Profile tab, click on SBX Profile’s drop-down menu to access a list of available SBX profiles to apply to your device: • To create a new profile, click on the + button • To revert / rename / delete new profiles made, click on the ... button Note: Pre-tuned SBX profiles, with their respective Equalizer and Acoustic Engine settings, cannot be deleted and can only be reverted back to default settings.
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AUDIO ENHANCEMENT AND CUSTOMIZATION EQUALIZER Users may change, edit and / or customize the balance of frequencies by clicking on the Equalizer tab. 1. Equalizer Preset Selection: Click on the drop-down menu to switch between available equalizer presets. To create a new Equalizer preset, click on the + button.
AUDIO ENHANCEMENT AND CUSTOMIZATION SCOUT MODE Scout Mode enhances important in-game audio cues – such as footsteps and weapon switching sounds – allowing you to quickly and accurately pinpoint your opponent’s location, giving you a distinct tactical advantage during combat. 1.
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