Creative Sound Blaster X3 Experience Manual page 11

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT AND CUSTOMIZATION
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• Recording
Set up and configure input sources such as Microphone, AUX-in, SPDIF-in, and What U Hear. Microphone-specific
controls include Input Volume, Mic Boost, as well as CrystalVoice, which offers Noise Reduction, Acoustic Echo
Cancellation, Smart Volume, Voice Morph, recording resolution, and Mic EQ that will help to improve Microphone
recording quality.
• Scout Mode
Set up Scout Mode to enhance important in-game audio cues. Allows you to hear your opponents from a distance,
giving you a distinct tactical advantage during combat.
• Encoder
Allow users to output audio stream in either Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect encoded format through the
Optical-out port.
• Mixer
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. Further tuning, adjustments and customizations can also be conveniently accessed on the dashboard.
5. Device Status
This is the information bar that display the status of the device. Information such as output path (Headphone or
Speaker), SBX status, Dolby Audio, or DTS Connect output, Microphone status and Speaker / Headphone Volume
are displayed here. Click on the output switch to toggle between Speakers and Headphones. The highlighted icon,
e.g. SBX Profile, demonstrates the current device's status. Users may also mute / unmute recording volume on a
microphone as well as audio playback volume on the available slider bar.
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