Sound BlasterX G6 is a USB connection DAC that supports playback at 32bit / 384kHz. In addition to Windows-based PCs and Macs, USB connection with Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 is also possible, and it is said that console games can be enjoyed with higher sound quality.
Also equipped with functions for games. Effect settings suitable for games of various genres are preset and can be selected with one touch, and it is also possible to switch to "Scout Mode" that emphasizes the footsteps of enemies in the game (effect settings and Scout Mode cannot be used at the same time). Possible). You can also control the microphone volume during voice chat by operating the main unit.
Also equipped with a headphone amplifier "Xamp" that claims high sound quality. Headphones with an output impedance of 1Ω and 16 to 600Ω can be driven, and the left and right channels are driven by independent amplifiers, allowing you to enjoy high-resolution sound sources with higher sound quality.
The maximum supported resolution is 32bit / 384kHz output and 32bit / 192kHz input, both of which are supported when a Windows 10 compatible driver is installed. When the driver is installed, it supports playback up to DSD128 (5.6MHz) by DoP (DSD over PCM).
The size (approx.) Of the main body is 111 x 24 x 70 mm, and the weight is about 144 g. The interface is a USB 2.0 port (Micro USB), line output / optical digital output shared terminal (3.5 mm), line input / optical digital input shared terminal (3.5 mm), microphone input terminal (3.5 mm). Power is supplied via USB.
Supported environment when connected via USB is Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8/7, Mac OS X 10.9 or later, Nintendo Switch (system version 5.0 or later, "Nintendo Switch dock" required), PlayStation 4 (system version 5.0 or later).
Accessories include optical digital cable and USB cable.
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