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 optimised 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 96 kHz audio for your music, movies, and games.

  • Instantly Upgrade to High Resolution Audio
  • Sound in Studio-Quality
  • Clear Voice Communications and Recording
  • Simple, Fuss-Free, Plug-and-Play
  • Convenient Headphone Connectivity
  • Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel
  • SBX Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio
Sound in Studio-Quality

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-quality headphones. The downloadable Control Panel software also includes optimised profiles for selected earphone brands.

Clear Voice Communications and Recording

USB Connectivity greatly improves mic recording capabilities, giving you clear 24-bit 48 kHZ 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.

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.