Creative Sound Blaster Play! 2 USB Sound Card Brings 3D True-to-Life Soundstage

Creative has announced a USB sound card that delivers a lifelike 3D audio soundstage, and noiseless recordings for podcasts and video conferencing, the Creative Sound Blaster Play! 2.

Creative has announced a USB sound card that delivers a lifelike 3D audio soundstage, and noiseless recordings for podcasts and video conferencing, the Creative Sound Blaster Play! 2.

Image source: Creative.

Image source: Creative.

Incorporating SBX Pro Studio technology, the Sound Blaster Play! 2 is compatible with all analog headsets and earbuds, offering full customization of audio settings via the Sound Blaster Play! 2 control panel, and optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.

Designed with gamers in mind, the proprietary Scout Mode technology lets users hear their enemies before their enemies hear them, providing a tactical advantage in combat. It also supports both Windows OS and Mac OS.

Key features:-

  • Control Panel: fully customize audio settings, and access optimized profiles for different headphones/earbuds
  • USB Audio Recordings: make noiseless recordings for podcasts and video conferencing
  • SBX Pro Studio: increases and expands the virtual surround spaciousness
  • Scout Mode: hear enemies from further away
  • Creative Software Suite:

    Creative ALchemy software that restores surround sound for legacy game titles
    EAX Advanced HD 5.0 for games allows simultaneous recreation of multiple environments
  • OpenAL Support: cross-platform 3D Audio API that unlocks the full potential of Sound Blaster sound cards
  • Supported OS: Mac OS X v10.6.8 and above, Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista SP1 or higher

The Creative Sound Blaster Play! 2 USB sound card is priced at S$29, and will be available in April 2014 at the online store.

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