USB DAC Amp and External Sound Card.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Audio Performance</b><br /><br /><b>Instantly Upgrade to High Resolution Audio</b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Studio-Grade Listening</b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Audio Recording</b><br /><br /><b>Crisp Voice Communications and Recording</b><br />USB Connectivity greatly improves mic recording capabilities giving you clean 24-bit 48kHZ quality for podcasts or in-game communications.<br /><br /><b>Connectivity</b><br /><br /><b>Simple Fuss-Free Plug-and-Play</b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Convenient Headphone Connectivity</b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>Technology</b><br /><br /><b>Sound Blaster PLAY! 3 Control Panel (PC and Mac)</b><br />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.<br /><br /><b>SBX Pro Studio</b><br />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.