Creative Media will release a high-resolution compatible USB DAC “Sound Blaster Play! 4” in mid-February. The price is open. The price at the creative store is 3,380 yen (tax included).
“Sound Blaster Play! 4” uses the smart communication kit of the Creative app for Windows to enable the microphone only when speaking and to reduce the noise of both the user and the other party to improve the call quality of video conferencing. A USB DAC that dramatically improves. It can be used as a high-resolution DAC for 110dB maximum 24bit / 192kHz playback on Windows and Mac, and as a gaming DAC that can also be used on PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 / Nintendo Switch by switching modes.
It weighs about 8.3g and is a compact size. It can be connected via USB Type-C and comes with a Type-A conversion adapter.
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Main features and features of “Sound Blaster Play! 4”
Be smarter with the smart communication kit
If you are using a Windows PC, install the software “Creative App” and use the “SmartComms Kit” that will improve the problems caused by voice calls in video conferencing and voice chat. it can.
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Enable microphone only when speaking in a group meeting
The Voice Detect function, which detects voice and automatically turns on / off the microphone, is installed in the “Smart Communication Kit”. Prevents forgetting to insert the microphone when speaking and unnecessary voice mixing when speaking by others.
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Reduces your own noise and the noise of the other party
The Noise Clean-out / Noise Clean-in function installed in the “Smart Communication Kit” reduces not only the background noise of your own side but also the background noise of the other party.
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Further enhance sound quality
The main unit has a built-in equalizer function that enhances the bass and expands the sound field and dynamic range. Simply press the EQ button to enjoy powerful deep bass in games, movies, music, etc., or enhance the immersive feeling with the spatially expansive audio of the dynamic equalizer.
【Main Specifications】
External dimensions: Approximately 16 x 138 x 82 mm
Weight: about 8.3g
Interface: USB Type-C (USB Type-A conversion adapter included)
output
Mode 1: Maximum 24bit / 96kHz * 1 (Windows PC / Mac / PS5 / PS4 / Nintendo Switch)
Mode 2: Maximum 24bit / 192kHz * 1 (Windows PC / Mac)
Input: Maximum 24bit / 96kHz * 1
Input / output terminal: Headphone output / headset terminal (3.5mm mini) * 2
Controllers / indicators:
Microphone mute / unmute button, microphone indicator
EQ button, EQ indicator
Power supply: USB bus power 5V
