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Overview
THIS IS IT. THE FIRST SOUND BLASTER MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR PLAYSTATION® 4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH™ USERS.
If you were a PC user, it would be easy getting a DAC, amp, or sound card to satisfy your audio needs. But why isn't it the same for console users? With 30 years of legacy and technical expertise in PC audio, we are venturing beyond the PC and into gaming consoles, and the Sound Blaster G3 is our answer. Designed to be a fuss-free, driverless audio upgrade for your gaming consoles, the G3 is meant to provide users with premium gaming features without having to break the bank.
Making our first foray into gaming audio on consoles, we debut our latest GameVoice Mix for game and voice chat balance capability, a customizable EQ preset with custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, and on-the-fly audio adjustments without having to exit your game's screen.
If all you have ever known is the default audio on your consoles, try the G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself.
DRIVERLESS AUDIO UPGRADE
Powered by USB-C. Perfect for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac.
An instant audio upgrade, the G3 is powered entirely via USB-C. This one dongle works directly across the different platforms that you own—PS4, Switch, PC, or even Mac. The best part? The setup doesn't get more straightforward than how we've designed the G3 to be—no special software, and no drivers needed. And to enjoy USB audio, simply plug in the G3 to your devices, and it will work straight out of the box.
For devices with the older USB-A port, we've provided a USB-C to USB-A converter. All that's required is for you to plug the converter onto the G3, and plug it into the USB Type-A port to hear improved audio quality.
BETTER GAMEPLAY WITH GAMEVOICE MIX
Game Better. Chat Better. Win Battle.
You have that pair of headphones. It's your absolute favorite, but why do you need to fork out so much more in order to get access to that ONE feature you covet?
The G3 debuts our latest GameVoice Mix*, a gaming feature often found only in products that are priced at a premium. The G3's GameVoice Mix gives you game audio / chat balance capabilities—all without having to let go of your existing headphones or hurting your wallet.
Chatting with your team while gaming on PS4? Balance your game's audio and teammates' chat volume as you wish. Without leaving your game screen, our GameVoice Mix volume dial allows you to easily increase your voice chat volume during a raid to hear your team better, or decrease the chatter and amp up your gaming audio during a particularly climatic scene on your game—simply plug in the G3 via the USB-C and Optical / Line-in port to better your gameplay.
One Hand. All Controls.
Built with form and functionality in mind, the G3 provides direct access to the independent mic and volume controls on each side of the device. While you're busy maneuvering in-game with one hand on the controller, you can make mic and volume adjustments instinctively on the other with just a single hand grip!
FOOTSTEPS ENHANCER
Hear, Then See.
In a game where each millisecond counts, waiting till you spot your enemies on screen will probably get you KIA. With the G3, gain the ability to hear beyond what you see with our custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, a customizable EQ that allows you to hear footsteps that pinpoints exactly where your opponents are.
ON-THE-FLY MOBILE REMOTE
One App. All Controls.
Make on-the-fly changes to your audio settings directly on the G3 via your mobile phone! Without having to unplug or exit your game, you can remotely control your sound settings through the Sound Blaster Command mobile app.
Hate it when you are chatting with the team, but you can't tell if you sound too soft or too loud? Simply switch on the mic-monitoring feature via the mobile app, and control how you want to be heard, while hearing yourself.
And that's not all! You can also make instantaneous bass and treble adjustments, further customize your Footsteps Enhancer mode, or even adjust your volume and mic controls when your G3 is out of reach—all you need is Bluetooth® connectivity.
HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO
Hear Better.
At the core of G3 lies a sound chip that supports high-definition audio performance, with the capabilities to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 300O. Combined with a super compact and lightweight form factor, this is the audio upgrade that's been missing from your console's setup.
SOUND BLASTER COMMAND SOFTWARE
For Windows PC and Mac users, you can access the full suite of Sound Blaster's industry-leading audio processing technologies including 7.1 Surround Virtualization, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog+, or even additional functions such as Mixer settings.
SOUND BLASTER G3
Portable Plug-and-Play USB-C DAC Amp with PremiumGaming Audio Features
This is it. The first Sound Blaster made specifically for PlayStation® 4 and Nintendo Switch™ users.
It is easy getting a DAC, amp, or sound card if you were a PC user to satisfy your audio needs. But why isn't it thesame for console users? With 30 years of legacy and technical expertise in PC audio, we are venturing beyond the PCinto gaming consoles, and the Sound Blaster G3 is our answer. Designed to be a fuss-free, driverless audio upgrade foryour gaming consoles, the G3 is meant to provide users with premium gaming features that doesn't break the bank.
Making our first foray into gaming audio on consoles, we debut our latest GameVoice Mix for game and voicechat balance capability, a customizable EQ preset with custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, and on-the-fly audioadjustments without having to exit your game's screen.
If all you have ever known is the default audio on your consoles, try the G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself.
DRIVERLESS USB-C PLUG-AND-PLAY WITH USB AUDIO
Powered entirely via USB-C in a plug-and-play driverless format, the Sound Blaster G3 is a hassle-free instant audio upgradefor your gaming consoles (PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch), and well as PC and Mac computers. Featured with USB audio,simply connect the G3 to your gaming console via USB-C (or the provided USB-C-to-USB-A converter), and it will workstraight out of the box. There's absolutely no fiddling with extra settings or installation to get started
IMPROVED COMMS WITH FRIENDS VIA GAMEVOICE MIX FEATURE
Get the optimum gaming and voice chat audio levels with our GameVoice Mix! Chatting with your team while gaming?Instead of needing to fiddle for the perfect levels through Windows, just use our GameVoice Mix volume dial to easilyincrease your voice chat volume during a raid to hear your team better, or decrease the chatter and amp up your gaming audioduring a particularly climatic scene on your game - all without having to leave your game screen
CONVENIENT AND DIRECT AUDIO CONTROLS
The independent volume and mic controls are located at the sides of the G3, and can be easily controlled with a single handgrip to conjure up the perfect balance for better gameplay. The mic control also functions as a mic-monitoring feature so youcan control how you want to be heard, while hearing yourself. When communications are unnecessary, simply mute your micdirectly via the switch on the G3
INSTANT AUDIO UPGRADE FOR PS4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH WITH HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
In this day and age, you deserve better audio quality, even on gaming consoles. The G3 delivers high-definition audio withcapabilities to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 300Ω. If all you ever knew is the default audio on your consoles, the G3is set to transform your audio experience
Specifications
Main Unit | 32g / 1.1 oz, USB Type-C to Type-A |
Converter | 4g / 0.1 oz |
Dimensions | 210 x 39 x 15 mm |
Headphone Amp | 16300O, Low Gain: 1663O (0.235V rms @ 16O, 0.41V rms @ 32O), High Gain: 64300O (0.64V rms @ 64O, 0.94V rms @ 150O, 1.145V rms @ 300O) |
Dynamic Range (DNR) | 100 dB |
Playback Resolution | PCM 16-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz, PCM 24-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz |
Recording Resolution Mic-in | 24-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz |
Recording Resolution Optical In | 24-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz |
Recording Resolution Line-in | 16-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz |
Platform | USB 2.0, USB 3.0 |
Audio Technologies | CrystalVoice |
Supported Operating Systems | Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10 |
DAC | Dynamic Range (Stereo): 100 dB |
Power | USB Bus Powered, USB-C |
Recommended Usage | Gaming |
Warranty & Returns
Return Period | 15 Days |
Defective Exchange Period | 30 Days |
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year |
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