Sound Blaster X3 is a USB connection DAC that supports high resolution playback at 32bit / 192kHz. It is the first model to be equipped with the stereophonic technology "Super X-Fi" in the company's Sound Blaster series.
Super X-Fi is a technology that reproduces the three-dimensional depth and breadth of sound when outputting headphones, and is characterized by being customized according to the user's body. When you take a picture of your face and both ears with a dedicated smartphone app, the AI engine customizes the sound profile according to your physical characteristics and reproduces the natural sound field. However, there are individual differences in the effects of Super X-Fi.
The main unit is also equipped with an output terminal for speakers, and supports surround playback on multiple channels. In addition, it supports Dolby Digital Live in the Windows environment, and can digitally output multi-channel sound to devices such as AV amplifiers.
The external dimensions are approximately 129 x 129 x 42 mm. Weight is about 334g. The top is equipped with a volume dial and Super X-Fi button. The shape of the USB interface is Type-C. The maximum supported bit depth / sampling rate is 32bit / 192kHz for output and 24bit / 192kHz for input.
Input / output terminals are front, side, rear center / subwoofer output (3.5mm), headphone output (3.5mm), optical digital output (square type), line input (3.5mm), and microphone input (3.5mm).
The supported environment is Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8/7, Mac OS X 10.9 or later, and it is said that it also supports USB connection with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Accessories include USB cable (Type AC).
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