Creative Sound BlasterX G6 Manual

OVERVIEW

Delivering compelling, powerful audio performance packed in a compact casing, the Sound BlasterX G6 is set to make waves with its 130dB USB DAC that supports 32-bit/384kHz playback, Dolby Digital decoding and a low output impedance of just 1 Ω.

The Sound BlasterX G6 also boasts Xamp, our award-winning custom-designed discrete headphone amp that is able to drive anything from performance-grade sensitive 16 Ω in-ear monitors all the way to professional gaming headsets and studio-grade 600 Ω headphones. All of this, along with Dolby Digital Decoding, 7.1 virtual surround sound, game-voice balancing and easy controls, comes together to give users a more enjoyable gaming experience on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

ARCHITECTURE, CONTROLS & CONNECTORS

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

1. HEADSET PORT
   Connects to headphone or headset
2. SIDETONE (MIC) / PLAYBACK VOLUME
   CONTROL KNOB / SWITCH
   Adjust playback/ side tone (mic) volume level
3. MIC PORT
   Connects to a microphone for recording or voice chat
4. SCOUT MODE BUTTON/DIRECT MODE BUTTON
   Switch between Scout Mode/ Direct Mode
5. SBX BUTTON
   • Press once to select a profile
   • Press again to turn off selected profile
6. HEADPHONE GAIN SWITCH (LOW/HIGH)
   • L: For low impedance headphones (16 - 149 Ω)
   • H: For high impedance headphones (150 - 600 Ω)
7. INPUT/OUTPUT INDICATOR
   Shows the status of input/output control
8. POWER INDICATOR
   Lights up when G6 is connected to a power source
9. VOLUME INDICATOR
   Brightens/dims according to volume level
10. LINE IN PORT
    Connects to analog audio sources e.g. Mobile Device, Portable Media Player, Nintendo Switch™ (headphone out)
    OPTICAL IN PORT
    Connects to digital audio sources such as PS4™, Xbox One™
11. LINE/OPTICAL OUT PORT
    Connects to analog or digital speakers/ receivers
12. USB PORT
    • Powers up the Sound BlasterX G6 to access high-resolution digital audio playback from PC/Mac/PS4™/Switch™
    • Alternatively, connect to a USB power adapter to turn on the sound card

CONTROLS & LED INDICATORS

(a) Scout/Direct Mode Button
Scout Mode	Press once to turn on, press again to turn off.	(b) SBX Button
Direct Mode	Press and hold 2 sec to turn on (Playback up to 32bit 384khz)^ press and hold 2 sec again to turn off+.		Press once to turn on, press again to turn off.

(c) Input/Output Indicator
	(a) Sidetone/Mic (Output) Sidetone/Mic muted
	(b) Dolby Digital (Input)
	(c) HP/SPK (Output) HP/SPK muted

^{^} Other inputs are not available in 32bit 384khz playback
⁺ SBX Effect and Scout Mode are not available when Direct Mode is activated

CROSS-PLATFORM CONNECTIVITY

WAYS TO CONNECT: PS4

USB & OPTICAL IN
Fully immerse in true quality gaming and Scout Mode on your PS4™ by connecting the sound card via USB and/or Optical In. Enjoy crystal clear voice and audio clarity via USB during playback and Dolby Digital Decoding when connected to the Optical In port.

WAYS TO CONNECT: PC

USB
Experience true audio realism by unlocking 32-bit/384hz PCM and DSD over PCM high-resolution playback and more when you connect the Sound BlasterX G6 via USB to your PC.

WAYS TO CONNECT: XBOX ONE

OPTICAL IN
Tune in to a vast and enhanced audio experience with Dolby Digital enabled for your games and movies by connecting the Sound BlasterX G6 to your Xbox One X™ via Optical In.

WAYS TO CONNECT: NINTENDO SWITCH

USB
Experience authentic audio cues and more with Scout Mode when you connect the Sound BlasterX G6 via USB to your Nintendo Switch™ Docking Station.

KEY FEATURES

TECHNOLOGY RUN-THROUGH

Designed to deliver sensational audio quality during gaming and entertainment sessions, the Sound BlasterX G6 is engineered using only premium audiophile-grade components.

XAMP DISCRETE HEADPHONE BI-AMPLIFIER

Custom-designed discrete headphone bi-amp individually amplifies audio channels separately for authentic, lossless audio. Also features an ultra-low 1Ω output impedance.

HIGH QUALITY EXTERNAL DAC

Achieve pristine audio fidelity with hi-res playback of up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD over PCM.

DESIGNED FOR GAMING

Built-in sidetone volume control with Dolby Digital Decoding. Offers realistic 7.1 virtual surround sound and Scout Mode for better immersion and positioning when playing a game.

INDUSTRY-LEADING AUDIO PROCESSING

Full audio customization with Creative's Sound Blaster Connect software designed to enhance audio realism with immersive surround sound, precision cues, bass boost and clearer vocals.

GAMING PERFORMANCE BOOSTER

GAMING WITH SOUND BLASTERX G6

The game-verse has extensively evolved since the roaring times of its two-dimensional, pixilated predecessors. Each gamer, whether on PC or console, has since developed intricate personal preferences of their own on how the audio should sound.

Dive into the world of your favorite games by combining the distinctively-engineered Sound BlasterX G6 and Sound Blaster Connect software. Their versatility brings about unparalleled access to users who appreciate the ability to adjust and fine-tune audio settings while enjoying audiophile-grade components.

EXPERIENCE IN-DEPTH AUDIO REALISM & AUTHENTIC DIALOGUE

Action and Survival – Detroit: Become Human

Picture yourself traversing through the streets of a futuristic Detroit city in Quantic Dream's latest development. Play as three separate androids that have gained consciousness as you find yourself immersing deeper into virtual reality through audio realism. Listen to furtive whispers in the background, shuffling feet of enemies or even the sound of crunching snow by turning on Scout Mode; those crucial cues and details could determine your rate of success in accomplishing your tasks, no matter how menial. The carefully-timed, rich audio narrative sequences get a further dose of enhanced audio with SBX Surround, a feature that offers spatial audio enhancement and optimizes two and multi-channel source content. In a game where words and actions shape your game play, speech and dialogs can be enhanced to ensure crystal clear clarity throughout your gaming experience.

EXPERIENCE REALISTIC IN-GAME FRONTLINE BATTLE

Battle Royale – PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

Enjoy chicken dinners with each exhilarating round. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is an online game where every player has the same goal: outlast the other 100 players in a Battle Royale setting. Running into or avoiding intense enemy crossfire entirely can either prove to be successful or fatal; the Sound BlasterX G6 features virtual 7.1 surround sound where players can experience accurate positioning, giving them a distinct tactical advantage. With superior audio cue placements, players can determine the whereabouts of their opponents just from hearing gunfire, footsteps and more. Precisely engineer enhanced audio profiles with Sound Blaster Connect allowing you to listen to the environment just the way you want it to be heard. Beating down 100 players doesn't sound as daunting when you're always one step ahead of them.

EXPERIENCE PANORAMIC DETAILED ACCURACY

Co-Op & Survival Sandbox – Fortnite

Hop off the Battle Bus and skydive your way right into battle! Partner up in teams or squads of four others as you're pit against up to 99 players each round. With no actual safe spot in the game, fend for yourself by collecting weapons and resources while watching each others backs without succumbing to fatal attacks or snipers. Save the team and yourself with Scout Mode; listen to every step made, structures being built or weapons being reloaded nearby to pinpoint the exact location of your enemies. You're also able to detect weapons easily with the enhanced ambient sound radiating from the resources, allowing you to locate chests and items easier even if they're behind layers of walls. Whether you're gunning down players or hunting them, achieving #1 victory with enhanced true audio has only made the experience so much better.

AUDIO EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENT

Videos

Creative Sound BlasterX G6 Review Video

Documents / Resources

References

• BlasterX Acoustic Engine Lite | Download For Free | soundblaster.com
• Creative Labs (United States) | Sound Blaster Sound Cards, Super X-Fi, Speakers and Soundbars, Webcams, Headphones and Gaming Headsets

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