CreativeLabs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback
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CreativeLabs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback

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Product ID: 42196198
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  • Compatible Devices
    mac
  • Brand
    Creative
  • Hardware Interface
    USB
  • Audio Output Mode
    Stereo
  • Platform
    Windows
🎧Universal Headphone Compatibility
🎶24-Bit Audio Quality
🔌Plug & Play

Description

🎵 Elevate Your Sound Game!

  • INSTANT SETUP - No drivers needed, just plug and play!
  • HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO - Upgrade to 24-bit 96kHz playback for crystal-clear sound.
  • POWERFUL AUDIO CONTROL - Downloadable software for enhanced audio customization.
  • VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY - Easily connect any analog headset without extra cables.
  • CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY - Works seamlessly with Windows and Mac.

The CreativeLabs Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a high-performance external USB sound adapter designed for both Windows and Mac users. With no drivers required, it offers instant plug-and-play functionality, enhancing your audio experience with 24-bit 96kHz playback. Compatible with a wide range of headphones, it also features powerful downloadable software for audio enhancements and control.

Specifications

Hardware PlatformHeadphones, PC
Number of Audio Channels5 1
Maximum Sample Rate96 KHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio96 KHz
Audio Output ModeStereo
PlatformWindows
Hardware ConnectivityUSB
Item Dimensions L x W x H5.43"L x 0.87"W x 0.37"H

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

difference between play 2 and play 3?
Does it make a popping sound if there's a USB power spike?
Would there be any issues with using 2 of these? One for my headphones, and one for my desktop speakers?
Will this make my Modmic 4.0 sound louder? I currently use my Realtek onboard audio and the volume on my mic is extremely low even with boost up.

Reviews

4.5

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A**R

Cheap, clean, quality sound for laptop headphone users.

Seamless operation. Windoze default drivers work, but the unit seems to default to a big bass boost that can be too much. The SB drivers allow you to tune the sound back to normal. Also be sure to enable the 'high gain' if using headphones, otherwise the volume may not be sufficient. With default Win drivers, you might want to adjust the device sample rate to match your source material. Good power, enough to drive Senn HD560s headphones adequately.

T**S

Mic & output available in Windows 11 immediately, true plug & play! Utility a/v on web.

Plug and play and solid build quality, as expected.Go to creative.com/SBP3 to download their utility but not required.I got this to have a ports behind a mini PC instead of the one and only port in front, mic and output were immediately available in Windows 11 and sound good, no first use issues, it came in a small retail hanger box.Just a common item that totally replaces the motherboard one or the old school sound cards for under $20!

A**O

compact

very compact and runs great on a pi5 opendsh headunit

D**R

Works Great

I bought this because the on-board sound on my Asroc X5780 Steel Legend failed to work. I am using Ubuntu Linux and this works great. I use for youtube videos and to play music. I have Logitech speakers connected to it and it has plenty of drive.

L**

meh

meh

I**D

Fantastic Great Sounding product thats priced right!

I'm very impressed with this product as the sound is so much better than I expected!I had a customer with a high end streaming PC that failed and was changed out with a replacement PC but the new PC had no on board audio out so I decided to try this unit based on price, reviews and the fact I could get it quick with Amazon Prime and get my customer back online ASAP! And the fact I have had good luck with this brand over the years with PC speakers and such so I tried it.I'm blown away how much better the sound is vs me using the old built in 3.5mm PC's audio out! Its a huge better sound improvement! I only need the audio out so I have not tried the microphone input but is nice to have if I ever need it.I'm a pro sound tech on my day job and a audiophile at night so I know great sound! this is GREAT SOUND! Was plug -n-play no drivers or software needed and even though I did not buy this unit looking for great sound that is exactly what I now have ! Fantastic Great Sounding product thats priced right!

M**L

If you have a bad audio input, you can use a USB port

Fantastic sound quality, I had a bad audio input, and this came in clutch using an open USB port.

M**L

Amazing sound. Recommended

The sound quality is superb...amazing for laptops and mini PCs...highlight quality

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Good experience, but the tracking updates could be better.

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Yusuf A.

Fantastic experience overall. Will recommend to friends and family.

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