The 3.5mm jacks on my motherboard's rear and front panel connectors died. I bought the G3 as an interim fix until I upgrade my computer later this year. I am quite impressed with the feature set of the G3, especially with what the Sound Blaster Command software.
Sound quality is objectively better than my onboard sound card ever was. Over discord, my friends say my mic is much clearer than in the past two years. The G3 also allows different sound outputs on the same output. For example, you can set Discord sound on one channel and game/system sound on the other for the same output. If you like to stream and don't want Discord sound, you can use these separate channels in OBS/streaming software such that you turn off Discord sound. You could also turn down game sound if you want voice chat to come over more clear on your stream. This is probably one of the best features of the G3, second only to the mic clarity settings you get in Sound Blaster Command.
I would highly recommend the G3 for anyone who needs an inexpensive, feature rich replacement to their onboard sound card. I can also see the G3 being great for people who use any laptop with USB-C ports (even though there is a USB A 3.0 adapter included), or people who just want better sound for their laptop.
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Product Description
Sound Blaster G3 is the gaming USB DAC you need to ace your game
Portable external console gaming USB-C DAC amp for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac
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 Sound Blaster 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 Sound Blaster G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself.
Driverless Audio Upgrade
USB-C plug-and-play audio upgrade for gaming consoles with USB audio. There’s absolutely no fiddling with extra settings or installation to get started.
Control and balance the volume level between two audio sources directly via Sound Blaster G3
Our latest debut – GameVoice Mix
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 Sound Blaster 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.
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.
*This feature is available for PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, PC, and Mac only. PS5 requires an additional (not included) HDMI to Optical converter. Our webpage offers the full setup guide for GameVoice Mix on the mentioned platforms for easy reference.
Ace your game with ease
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One Hand. All ControlsThe Sound Blaster 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! |
Hear and Be Heard with Mic-monitoringHate 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 when communications are unnecessary, simply mute your mic directly via the switch on the Sound Blaster G3. |
On-The-Fly Mobile RemoteWithout having to unplug or exit your game, remotely control your sound settings through the Creative mobile app on your phone. Make instantaneous bass and treble adjustments, further customize your Footsteps Enhancer mode, or even adjust your volume and mic controls when your Sound Blaster G3 is out of reach – all you need is Bluetooth connectivity. |
Perfect for both work and play
The Sound Blaster G3 doubles up as great add-on to improve your conference calls and making sure that you sound more professional while communicating clearly all the time. Features like CrystalVoice lets you hear and be heard clearly with background noise reduction and acoustic echo cancellation.
Platform Connectivity
Sound Blaster G3 FAQs
1. Does the Sound Blaster G3 support Windows 7?
No. The Sound Blaster G3 does not support Windows 7. The Sound Blaster G3 supports Windows 11,10, 8.1, and 8.0.
2. You may notice the following issues when performing Windows update: Unable to detect sound card, intermittent sound card detection, audio distortion, audio cuts, other forms of noise such as audio crackling or clipping sounds.
Performing a Windows update increases your CPU usage. In some cases, Windows may temporarily disable the Windows audio component during an update, causing the abovementioned issues. We recommend the following when performing a Windows update: Stop the playback. Allow Windows to complete all the updates, and reboot the system once the updates are completed. Avoid performing any unnecessary background tasks or activities which may require high CPU usage.
3. How do I do a factory reset to my Sound Blaster G3?
While connected to your device, press and hold the EQ button located in the middle of the Sound Blaster G3 for >8 secs. The LED ring will blink red for 5 times, indicating the G3 is reset. Once reset, the Sound Blaster G3 will be reverted back to the default factory settings.
4. Can the Sound Blaster G3 remember a custom EQ in its memory? And can the SBX profile settings be remembered by the Sound Blaster G3?
Yes. The Sound Blaster G3 can remember one EQ preset at a time in its memory. This means it can remember the last used EQ setting upon connecting it to devices such as gaming consoles. The SBX Acoustic Engine profiles, however, can only be configured and saved in the Creative software. This software is available only on PC and Mac platforms.
5. Does the Sound Blaster G3 work with mobile phones?
The Sound Blaster G3 will work with mobile devices with digital audio streaming implemented through its USB-C port, in a manner compliant with the USB Audio Standard. Due to the wide variety of mobile phones and operating systems that may have different implementation of digital audio streaming through USB-C, it is not recommended for you to purchase this with the sole purpose on using it for your mobile devices. You will have to approach your mobile device manufacturer to check if your mobile device is compliant with the USB Audio Standard.
6. Does the Sound Blaster G3 support Xbox?
Audio playback is supported via optical connection while it uses the USB connection for power. However, it does not support voice communications due to Xbox’s system implementation.
7. Does the Sound Blaster G3 support Nintendo Switch?
Yes. Audio playback is available via USB connection in Nintendo Switch. However, voice communications support is limited to certain game titles, and is not available across all titles due to Nintendo Switch's system implementation. Some game titles that have been verified to work with the Sound Blaster G3 include: Fortnite, Paladins, SMITE, and DC Universe Online.
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| Virtual 7.1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | x | ✓ |
| GameVoice Mix | ✓ | ✓ | x | ✓ | x |
| Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi-amp | x | ✓ | x | x | x |
| Amp Specs | Up to 300Ω headphones | Low output impedance 1Ω, up to 600Ω headphones | Low output impedance 2.2Ω, up to 600Ω headphones | Up to 300Ω headphones | Up to 300Ω headphones |
| Audio Quality | 120 dB DNR | 130 dB DNR | 120 dB DNR | 100 dB DNR | 93 dB DNR |
| DAC Specs | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 32-bit / 384 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 96 kHz | 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| Dolby Digital Decoding | ✓ | ✓ | x | x | x |
| SXFI BATTLE Mode | ✓ | x | x | x | x |
| Scout Mode (via PC and Mac) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Sold By | Creative Labs, Inc. | Creative Labs, Inc. | i-Tech Mall | Creative Labs, Inc. | Cubilux | Amazon.com |
| hardware interface | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb | usb |
| audio output mode | Surround | Surround, Dolby Digital | Surround | Surround | Stereo, Surround | Stereo, Surround |
| surround channels | 5 1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 5 1 | 5 1 | 7.1 |
| hardware platform | Headphones, nintendo switch, playstation 4 | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 | Gaming Consoles, Headphones, PC | Headphones | Gaming Consoles, Speakers | PC |
96 KHz | 192 KHz | 384 KHz | 192 KHz | 48 KHz | 44.1 KHz | |
| signal-to-noise ratio | 120 decibels | 120 decibels | — | 110 decibels | 120 decibels | 120 decibels |
| platform | nintendo switch, windows, playstation 4 | playstation 5 | playstation 4, xbox one | windows 10, mac os mojave 10 14, mac os big sur 11, playstation 4, playstation 5 | playstation 4, macintosh, linux | windows 10, windows 8, windows 8 1, windows vista business, windows vista enterprise, windows vista home basic, windows vista home premium, windows vista ultimate, windows xp home, windows xp professional |
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Just an improvement for you integrated audio interfce
Good sound, nothing espectacular but do its job, the gaming features doesn't make much difference, just changes the eq settings. The mic input is good and the controls work just fine, I mean, it's a little bit pricy but is a good bet.
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