Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 – USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card

The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 is a USB DAC and Amp that provides an instant audio upgrade from motherboard audio. It works with PC and Mac, and houses a powerful amplifier that will drive a whole range of headphones, from basic mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio-grade headphones. The downloadable Sound Blaster Control Panel Software offers tremendous audio realism and immersive audio effects, and also comes with optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.

Instantly Upgrade to High Resolution Audio

Once you upgrade from motherboard audio, you'll never go back to it again. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 provides such an upgrade, by giving you high resolution 24-bit 96kHz audio for your music, movies, and games.

Studio-Grade Listening

The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 drives a wide range of headphones - from mobile phone earbuds and gaming headsets all the way to more expensive studio-grade headphones. The downloadable Control Panel software also includes optimized profiles for selected earphone brands.

Crisp Voice Communications and Recording

USB Connectivity greatly improves mic recording capabilities, giving you clean 24-bit 48kHZ quality for podcasts or in-game communications.

Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play

Connecting the Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 to PC and Mac is incredibly easy. Simply connect it to a USB port and you're good to go. No drivers necessary*.

* While drivers are not necessary for basic device installation and use, we strongly recommend downloading drivers to use with Sound Blaster Control Panel software, which delivers more powerful and advanced audio enhancements and controls.

Convenient Headphone Connectivity

The Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 lets you connect your headsets with single or split stereo/mic connectors easily, removing the need for a Y-splitter cable.

Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel (PC and Mac)

The downloadable Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel software provides powerful control over your listening experience with audio realism and immersive audio effects that enhance your music, entertainment and games.

SBX Pro Studio

SBX Pro Studio increases and expands virtual surround spaciousness, allowing you to enjoy cinema-quality sound in the comfort of your home. Specially designed sound profiles improve the audio experience for all headsets.

Explore our WFH-Series

For those who are seeking to add in audio essentials such as webcams to enhancements like wireless headsets to their WFH setups.

• Look professional with HD webcams
• Fix your audio - for inconsistent Bluetooth connection or spoilt default audio
• Stay unrestrained during meetings with wireless headphones
• Enhance your desktop audio with external DACs

Additional Information:

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Windows® OS:

• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
• Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
• Microsoft® Windows 10® 32/64 bit, Windows® 8.1/8.0 32/64 bit, Windows® 7 32/64 bit
• 1GB RAM
• 600 MB of free hard disk space
• USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port (High Speed recommended with driver)

Mac® OS:

• Mac OS X® 10.9 or higher
• 1GB RAM
• >600 MB of free hard disk space

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