Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz
$ 19.40
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Title:Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 USB Sound Adapter for Windows & Mac – External USB DAC, Plug and Play, 24-Bit 96kHz Playback, No Drivers Required
Features:
- External USB sound adapter with instant plug-and-play functionality
- Supports high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Compatible with Windows and Mac platforms without additional drivers
- Enhances audio clarity with integrated Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
- Compact, slim, and portable design, ideal for laptops and desktop PCs
- Excellent solution for gaming, streaming, music listening, and voice chat applications
- Improves microphone clarity and eliminates static or noise issues
- Includes optional downloadable advanced control panel software for personalized audio customization
Description (HTML):
Upgrade your audio experience instantly with the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter. Engineered to deliver crisp, high-quality audio playback at resolutions up to 24-bit/96kHz, this compact USB DAC ensures you’ll hear every nuance in your games, music, and videos clearly and accurately.
With effortless plug-and-play operation, simply connect this device to any USB port on your Windows or Mac computer—no additional drivers or complicated installation required. The integrated high-quality Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) significantly enhances audio clarity compared to standard onboard audio solutions, making it ideal for gamers, content creators, and everyday media consumption.
The Sound Blaster Play! 3 addresses common audio issues, including static, popping noises, and poor microphone quality, providing clear, noise-free audio during gameplay, streaming, and voice communication. Its portable design makes it perfect for use at home, in the office, or on the go.
For advanced users, an optional downloadable audio control panel software from Creative Labs offers further audio customization and optimization, such as equalizer settings, microphone adjustments, and bass enhancements.
Whether you’re gaming competitively, streaming your favorite media, or simply enjoying your music collection, the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 USB Sound Adapter offers an easy, effective, and affordable audio upgrade.
Technical Specifications:
- Audio Playback Quality: 24-bit / 96kHz
- Compatibility: Windows 11/10/8.1/7, Mac OS (Plug and Play—no driver installation required)
- Connectivity: USB Type-A (Compatible with USB 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0 ports)
- Input: 1 x 3.5mm Microphone Jack
- Output: 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Jack (Stereo)
- DAC: Integrated High-Quality Digital-to-Analog Converter
- Software: Optional advanced audio control panel (downloadable from Creative Labs official website)
- Dimensions: Compact, portable form factor
- Weight: Lightweight design for easy portability
Overview:
The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter is the ideal solution for improving audio quality quickly and affordably on Windows and Mac devices. Offering plug-and-play convenience, high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio playback, and enhanced microphone clarity, it effectively resolves common audio problems such as static, popping, and low-quality onboard audio. Compact and portable, it’s perfect for gaming, streaming, voice calls, and music listening. Optional advanced software allows further customization of your audio experience.
Key Attributes:
- USB External DAC
- Plug-and-Play Installation
- High-Resolution Audio (24-bit, 96kHz)
- Compatible with Windows and Mac
- Compact and Portable
- Microphone Input Enhancement
- Optional Advanced Audio Software
- Description
- Reviews (23)
Description
Title:Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 USB Sound Adapter for Windows & Mac, External USB DAC – Plug and Play, 24-Bit 96KHz Playback, No Drivers Required
Features:
- External USB sound adapter with instant plug-and-play functionality
- Supports high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/96kHz
- Compatible with Windows and Mac platforms without additional drivers
- Enhances audio clarity with built-in Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)
- Compact, slim, and portable design ideal for laptops and PCs
- Great for gaming, streaming, music listening, and voice chat applications
- Provides clearer mic audio input and eliminates static or noise issues
- Includes downloadable advanced control panel software for additional audio customization (optional)
Description_html:
Upgrade your audio experience instantly with the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter. Designed to deliver high-quality, crystal-clear audio playback up to 24-bit/96kHz, this compact USB DAC ensures you hear every detail in your music, games, and videos. Featuring true plug-and-play functionality, simply connect to any available USB port on your Windows or Mac device without the hassle of installing additional drivers.
The Sound Blaster Play! 3 provides superior audio clarity by integrating advanced Digital-to-Analog Conversion technology, significantly enhancing your listening experience compared to standard built-in audio. Perfectly suited for gamers looking for immersive sound quality, streamers aiming for clear audio recordings, or everyday users seeking improved audio playback from external speakers or headsets.
Easy to use, portable, and versatile, this USB sound adapter also resolves common problems such as static, popping, or low-quality onboard audio. With built-in microphone amplification, your voice will sound clearer and louder during gaming or calls. For advanced users, an optional downloadable audio control panel software offers further customization, including equalizer settings and bass enhancements.
Whether you’re gaming, streaming content, or simply enjoying music, the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 is your go-to audio upgrade solution.
Specs:
- Audio Playback Quality: 24-bit / 96kHz
- Compatibility: Windows 11/10/8.1/7, Mac OS (Plug and Play, no driver install required)
- Connectivity: USB Type-A (Compatible with USB 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 ports)
- Input: 1 x 3.5mm Microphone Jack
- Output: 1 x 3.5mm Headphone Jack (Stereo)
- DAC: Integrated High-Quality Digital-to-Analog Converter
- Software: Optional advanced audio control panel (downloadable from Creative Labs official website)
- Dimensions: Compact and portable form factor
- Weight: Lightweight design
Overview:The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter is an easy and affordable solution to significantly enhance audio playback quality on Windows and Mac devices. Offering plug-and-play convenience without additional drivers, it provides superior 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio reproduction compared to standard onboard sound. Ideal for gaming, streaming media, voice communication, and music listening, this compact adapter resolves common issues like static noise, low mic volume, and popping sounds. With optional software customization available, users can further tailor their audio experience.
Attributes:
- USB External DAC
- Plug-and-Play Installation
- High-Resolution Audio (24-bit, 96kHz)
- Compatible with Windows and Mac
- Compact and Portable
- Microphone Input Enhancement
- Optional Advanced Audio Software
23 reviews for Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz
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Steve P. –
Pros: – It’s super cheap
– Install is plug-n-play on Windows 10. No driver installation!
– Works great, sounds good and hassle-free Cons: – Obviously not a studio quality device but perfect for streaming video/audio to external speakers, gaming headset or ear bud use. Overall Review: I had an old laptop with a SoundMax audio device that stopped working after Windows 10 upgrade so this was a handy fix for cheap.
Install is a snap with Windows 10 (and internet connection). It’s plug-n-play so it automatically downloads drivers from Windows Update and then works perfectly in seconds. This is an OLD laptop too (likely USB 1.0 lol) so it’s compatible with even the most old, crusty USB ports.
It’s also nice for ill-placed audio jacks. This laptop has the factory audio jacks on the front a longer audio cable or one with a jack adapter will jab you in the stomach for headphone use. This moves the jacks to side USB ports so it’s out of the way.
Sound is clear, no skipping/stuttering and no distortion on higher volumes or lower/higher frequencies. Microphone signal is also strong and clear. Good gaming solution for headset users.
Daniel G. –
Pros: – Quick and easy driver software installation.
– Driver software includes extras for bass-boosting and other enhancements like an equalizer.
– Quality is good. Games such as Halo Reach sound as expected with this sound card. Overall Review: I purchased this product to replace the failing (popping) built-in audio on my MSI PRO B360M PRO-VD motherboard. My OS is fully updated Windows 10 Pro , and the Play 3 has worked well with it; I have no problems to report.
Anonymous –
Overall Review: Bought this to serve as a workaround for the weird static noises my mic was picking up when plugged into the motherboard on my gaming PC. Haven’t had any static or other weird noises since I started using this, and the output quality has been nice too.
maurice f. –
Pros: A simple and inexpensive fix to loosing the sound on the all in one motherboard! Overall Review: highly recommend this product!
Anonymous –
Pros: – The part near the USB plug is rubber. Makes it easier to grip when plugging in/out.
– Slim and lightweight Overall Review: I bought this so I could record the sound from a Pocket Operator. Works perfectly.
WILLIAM K. –
Pros: I was looking for a DAC for my Lenovo laptop that only decodes digital audio in 16 bit 32KHz. This decodes Digital Audio at 24 bit 96KHz. In high bit rate audio the difference in the sound can be noticed. The audio does not sound garbled like it does with the 16 bit audio that the laptop can produce. The audio sounds a lot crispr and fuller with cheap pair of speakers that I tested it with. Sounds great for a 3+3 watt speaker configuration power from a power bank. 24 bit audio is noticeable on anything. I would recommend this product. This is for 2 channel audio only. It is great for its intended purpose. If you have a old stereo and a laptop, buy this, or for a 2 or 2.1 set of PC speakers and you want to hear clear and rich audio, buy this product.
Just plug into the USB port and let Windows install it’s driver and it will work a few seconds later. Cons: Need to know your way through Audio settings to get that 96KHz 24 bit audio. Windows 10 is a bit complicated to find this and changes with every update. Watch tutorials on Youtube. Overall Review: Things you need to use this are:
Stereo receiver with a headphone plug to L+R RCA plugs or
Computer Speakers (2 channel, L+R+(subwoofer, optional) with all of their provided cables.
Amplified Stereo portable speaker with Auxiliary cable to plug it into adapter, DAC
Available USB port on PC or laptop.
Any other Audio device that supports Analog Audio. DAC means Digital to Analog converter.in this case Sound Blaster Play 3 Sound Card USB dongle.
Supports a wide range of PCM audio formats, like all of them up 96KHz in 2 channel audio. Perfect for analog stereo receivers, PC speakers, or 2 channel amplifiers or Dolby Pro Logic devices. Made for music enthusiasts. PCM means Post Code Modulation.
Recommend setting to highest settings, and use a high quality set of PC speakers or Stereo amplifier with Left and Right stereo Speakers. Key word being Stereo. A lot of portable speakers are not stereo that are sold today. Make sure that they are stereo and not one channel before buying a analog portable speaker. It should have a left and a right audio channel to get the most out of it. A old boom box with a Auxiliary input is a good example of a stereo L+R speaker.
I’ve used Creative products for years, and this one is no different than the rest of them, very high quality.
David B. –
Pros: -Shipped in one piece and on-time
-Makes my mic sound clearer/louder, which is what I was hoping it would do. Cons: -Had to download the control panel software from the website, which was not the one stated in the instructions. Plug-and-play would have been nice. Overall Review: Good little product worth the money!
Anonymous –
Pros: Motherboard sound went out and sound card wouldn’t work with windows 10. This works just fine for me. Akso a great price and shipping was very quick. Overall Review: Good choice when other options do not work