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Creative Announces the Sound Blaster R3: An All-In-One Audio Recording Solution

By Marcus Wong - on 5 Jun 2014, 10:23am

Creative Announces the Sound Blaster R3: An All-In-One Audio Recording Solution

Remember this leak?

Well, we’ve just got the finalized details to share with you. Creative’s latest product is actually named the Sound Blaster R3, and it’s an all-in-one recording starter kit that packs in high quality hardware and Creative’s proprietary CrystalVoice voice technology to create crystal-clear high-definition recordings.

The Sound Blaster R3 includes a high-quality vocal microphone, a guitar clip-on microphone, and a plug-and-play USB interface. Essentially, users just have to plug the microphones into the easy access ports on the audio interface and they will be good to go, with convenient controls for hardware reverb and volume levels.

Besides the powerful recording capabilities, the Sound Blaster R3 also features real-time monitoring capabilities with a 600 ohm headphone amp capable of powering studio-grade headphones. Musicians can also download the Sound Blaster Control Panel software suite for full customization of basic and advanced audio settings while running alongside third party programs like GarageBand or Audacity.

Sound Blaster Stage (which we mentioned in our earlier article) actually refers to an online platform that will be launched in conjunction with the Sound Blaster R3. Meant for musicians and artistes to showcase their performances using Sound Blaster products globally, Sound Blaster Stage is seen to be a “be a fun and exciting virtual performing stage where high quality original music performances can be shared and enjoyed easily.”

Technological Highlights of the Sound Blaster R3:

1. Contains essential hardware needed for high quality recording, including a vocal microphone, a guitar clip-on microphone, and a USB audio interface that connects to PCs and Macs.
2. Easy access controls for reverb and volume level.
3. Features convenient stereo mixing capabilities, allowing you to record from microphone, Line and Wave sources simultaneously, simplifying your recording session.
4. Features a 600 ohm headphone amplifier for real-time studio-grade monitoring.
5. Downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel allows users to fully customize audio settings.
6. Fully compatible with GarageBand and other third party audio programs.
7. Includes XLR to 3.5mm stereo mini-jack converter cable for use with third party XLR microphones.
8. Connects easily to tablets for playback and recording.
Pricing and Availability

The Creative Sound Blaster R3 audio recording solution is available now at the online store at sg.store.creative.com at USD99.99.

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