Alpha and ® Sound Blaster Tactic Sigma are equipped with THX TruStudio Pro™ technology designed by the legendary sound engineering teams at Creative Labs and THX. System Requirements Minimum Requirements • 600 MB of free hard disk space • Available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port •...
About Your Headset Sound Blaster Tactic Gaming Headset Adjustable headband Volume control dial Microphone mute switch Noise-canceling microphone THX TruStudio Pro USB adapter...
To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen. When prompted, restart your computer. You can launch the application by clicking Start Programs or All Programs Creative Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) headset Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel For Mac OS Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
Using Your Headset Connect the headset to the THX TruStudio Pro USB adapter Put on the headset Adjust the headband so that the headset rests lightly on your head. Do not tighten excessively. CAUTION Adjust headset volume to a comfortable level. Do not listen to audio on your headset at high volumes for prolonged periods of time as hearing loss might result.
Sound Blaster Tactic Control Panel Managing your TacticProfiles Activate a profile by clicking selecting it from the list. Click to save all settings to the current profile or create a new profile. Click to delete the active profile. Customizing your avatar You can customize the avatar for each profile by clicking the portrait and selecting another one from the...
Page 7
Adjusting your volume settings Drag the headset or microphone volume marker to adjust the volume level. You can mute/unmute the headset or microphone by clicking their respective icon. Configuring your software settings Click each feature to access its settings page. More information on each feature can be found in their respective sections in this manual.
Page 8
THX TruStudio Pro Settings 1 Audio Test controls Play/Pause or Stop the demo video. 2 THX TruStudio Pro enhancements Select to enable or disable each enhancement. 3 Enhancement Level slider Adjust the amount of enhancement to apply. Enhancing your audio experience You can adjust the amount to apply for each enhancement by dragging its slider left to decrease or right to increase.
Equalizer Settings 1 EQ presets Select an equalizer preset to apply to your audio. 2 EQ sliders Adjust the equalizer settings. Customizing your EQ settings Select the EQ checkbox to enable this feature, then click the EQ drop- down arrow and select a preset from the list. Selecting a preset will move the EQ sliders to the appropriate values.
Page 10
VoiceFX Settings 1 VoiceFX presets Select a VoiceFX preset to apply to your voice input. 2 VoiceFX audio test Listen to your voice with the selected VoiceFX preset applied. Customizing your VoiceFX settings Select the VoiceFX checkbox to enable this feature, then click the VoiceFX drop-down arrow and select a preset from the list.
Page 11
Appearance Settings 1 Color selector Select a highlight color for the software user interface. Choosing a color Click on the color that you want to use as the highlight.
Page 12
Passcode Settings The Passcode settings page lets you enter secret codes to unlock new customization options for Sound Blaster Tactic Control Panel. 1 Passcode display Displays the currently entered passcode. 2 Passcode Entry keys Enter a passcode to unlock new customization options. Entering a passcode Click the Passcode Entry keys to enter your desired combination into the display, then click...
Page 13
Using Your Headset Playing Games Your headset is equipped with cutting edge audio technologies and software to enhance the audio in your games. THX TruStudio Pro will elevate your gaming experience to the next level, allowing you to hear sound details in games you have never heard before! THX TruStudio Pro Surround provides immersion control of sounds not just around you, but also above and below for a full 3D audio experience.
Page 14
• Navigate to the folder where you have installed the game. • Right-click on the game’s launcher and select Run as administrator. • Exit the application and launch Creative ALchemy again. The game should now appear in the left column.
Creative Software Suite For PC: • Sound Blaster Tactic Control Panel • Creative ALchemy • Creative System Information For Mac: • Sound Blaster Tactic Control Panel NOTE • The applications available for your headset may differ from those listed here.
Troubleshooting Problems with Multiple Audio Devices The onboard audio chipset seems to be in conflict with Sound Blaster Tactic Disable your computer's onboard audio chipset. See your computer's motherboard documentation for details Problems with Sound No sound from the headset. Check the following: •...
Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read the warranty available with your product. •...
Page 18
(Arrêté du 24 Juillet 1998). Les caractéristiques techniques de ces écouteurs se trouvent dans le manuel en ligne et/ou sur le site internet de Creative. Si vous choisissez d'utiliser un autre casque ou d'autres écouteurs, veuillez vous assurer au préalable que leurs caractéristiques techniques soient les mêmes.
Declaration of Conformity According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 Manufacturer/Importer's Name: Creative Labs, Inc. Manufacturer/Importer's Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 United States Tel: (408) 428-6600 declares under its sole responsibility that the product Trade Name: Creative Labs...
Page 21
Declaration of Conformity According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19 Manufacturer/Importer's Name: Creative Labs, Inc. Manufacturer/Importer's Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard Milpitas, CA. 95035 United States Tel: (408) 428-6600 declares under its sole responsibility that the product Trade Name: Creative Labs...
With Creative's products, the exposure may be below the Proposition 65 level of concern, or could even be zero. However, out of an abundance of caution, Creative has elected to place the Proposition 65 warning on its products.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the SOUND BLASTER TACTIC3D ALPHA and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers