Creative Sound Blaster X3 - External USB DAC and Amp Sound Card Manual

Overview

A) Front View

B) Back View

Wireless Type: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Operating RF range: 2402 – 2480 MHz
Max. RF Output Power: 4 dBm
Input: 5V 1A

Powering The Device

Connecting Headphones / Headset and Microphone

1. Microphone
2. Headset
3. Headphones
4. Mic / Audio splitter cable*

*Cables not included

Connecting Speakers and Other Peripherals

Button Functions and LED Indicators

Volume Control Knob
	Turn the knob left / right to decrease / increase playback's, microphone's or Audio Balance's volume. Press and hold to initiate Bluetooth Pairing*. * Bluetooth connection is strictly reserved for device control on a smart device only. Audio streaming is not available via Bluetooth	BLUE		Playback Volume
		RED		Microphone Volume
		GREEN / CYAN / ORANGE		Audio Balance
		WHITE		Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Connection
Microphone Control Button
	Press once to switch to Mic control. Use Volume Control Knob to control Mic Input Level. Press on the Volume Control Knob once to mute Mic. Press and hold to activate / deactivate Audio Balance feature.	LED OFF	Mic Input / Monitoring Level – Off
		RED	Mic Input / Monitoring Level – On
		GREEN	Audio Balance – On
Mode Button
	Press to cycle through EQ modes. When Super X-Fi is disabled, users may select from three different EQ modes by pressing the Mode button. When Super X-Fi is enabled, only EQ for SXFI Mode is available. Users may also customize and assign their own EQs to any of the EQ modes on Sound Blaster Command software to better suit their preference.	LED OFF	EQ – Off
		GREEN	EQ for SXFI* *Only available when Super X-Fi is enabled
		WHITE	Mode 1 – Music
		PURPLE	Mode 2 – Movies
		BLUE	Mode 3 – Footsteps Enhancer
		ORANGE	Direct Mode (Press and hold)
Super X-Fi Button
	Press and hold to switch between Lineout (Speaker) and Headphone Output. When in Headphone mode, press once to enable / disable Super X-Fi. Set up your Super X-Fi profile by following the instructions provided under "Setting Up Super X-Fi".	LED OFF	Line-out (Speaker)
		GREEN	Headphone Output: Super X-Fi – On
		ORANGE	Headphone Output: Super X-Fi – Off
Audio Balance Feature
	Press and hold the Microphone Control Button to enable / disable Audio Balance. Turn the knob clockwise to listen to Speaker's output while reducing SPDIF Interface's volume. Turn the knob anticlockwise to listen to SPDIF Interface's output while reducing Speaker's volume. Subsequently, press the Volume Control Knob once to reset the balance.	GREEN	Audio Balance – On
		ORANGE	Audio Source – SPDIF Interface
		CYAN	Audio Source – Line-out (Speaker)

Software Download

Unlock your Sound Blaster X3 with Sound Blaster Command software.
Download the software and its user manual at creative.com/support/SBX3.

Sound Blaster Command

iOS and Android


Control your Sound Blaster X3 even when connected to your console! Simply download Sound Blaster Command app from the App Store or Google Play Store to start.

Windows / Mac

Download Sound Blaster Command software from creative.com/support/SBX3 to enjoy complete control of your audio experience on the Sound Blaster X3.

With Sound Blaster Command, you can:

• Experience professionally-tuned audio presets for gaming, movies and music
• Personalize audio effects with Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine
• Set up speakers and headphones' configuration
• Adjust playback and recording settings
  
  *Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine is available on PC and Mac only

Setting Up Super X-Fi

1. Download SXFI App on your mobile device and register for an account
2. Personalize a Super X-Fi profile by completing the Head and Ear Mapping profile in the SXFI App
3. Download Sound Blaster Command software for your PC / Mac
4. Load the Super X-Fi profile onto Sound Blaster X3 by signing into your account on Sound Blaster Command
5. Visit creative.com/SBX3#setup to learn more

Product Registration

Registering your product ensures you receive the most appropriate service and product support available. You can register your product within Sound Blaster Command software or at www.creative.com/register.

Technical & Customer Support Services

Visit creative.com/support/SBX3 to resolve and troubleshoot technical queries at Creative's 24-hour self-help Knowledge Base. You can also find customer support services and other helpful information here.

Other Information

Supplementary doc s product including DoC and safety and regulatory information can be creative.com/support/SBX3.

Keep this document for future reference.

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