Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D Sound Processor USB
[SB-R3D-USB]

Cross-Platform 3D Surround Sound Processor

Powered by the revolutionary Sound Core3D™ quad-core sound and voice processor, this breakthrough USB audio enhancer delivers powerful gaming audio to your Xbox 360^®, Playstation^® 3, PC or Mac. With hardware-accelerated THX^® TruStudio Pro™ and Dolby^® Digital decoding it transforms even basic stereo sound into exhilarating 3D surround audio on your headset or speakers. Hear your enemies before they hear you with the proprietary Scout Mode™, which tunes your hearing to your advantage on the battlefield. Calibrate and save every aspect of your audio settings directly to the Recon3D unit for use on any platform with the exclusive Recon3D Profile™ system. The gaming audio revolution is here. Be part of it.

Powered by Sound Core3D™ quad-core audio processor

The revolutionary Sound Core3D™ Audio and Voice chipset allows you, for the first time ever, to enjoy the benefits of an internal sound card in an external USB device. Whatever your gaming platform of choice is, you can now experience Sound Blaster audio.

Hardware-accelerated THX TruStudio Pro technologies

THX TruStudio Pro sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism that includes stunning surround effects, producing virtual speakers around, above and below you on your existing headset or headphones.

Hardware Dolby Digital decoder

Transform any Dolby Digital 5.1 source into high fidelity immersive surround sound for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, or Mac with the built-in hardware decoder.

Breakthrough mobile audio enhancer

Stylish, rugged and extremely portable with easy-to-access controls: THX TruStudio Pro On/Off, Scout Mode On/Off, Master volume control, Microphone boost (3 settings), Instant Mute, and platform selection.

CrystalVoice™ voice enhancement and clarity technology

Four separate hardware-accelerated technologies ensure the best possible voice communication:
CrystalVoice™ Noise Reduction - significantly reduces background noise
CrystalVoice™ Smart Volume - normalizes your voice to make sure your outbound voice isn't too overwhelming or too soft
CrystalVoice™ Acoustic Echo Cancellation - eliminates speaker audio from your voice transmissions while using speakers
CrystalVoice™ FX - morphs your voice into different characters and accents

Scout Mode - Hear them before they hear you

This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.

Over 400 Million Sound Blasters sold

Experience the difference of REAL audio expertise. The industry standard for audio quality on the PC is now also available on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Mac.

Exclusive software for Sound Blaster

Customize audio and voice settings to your liking with THX TruStudio Pro and CrystalVoice controls, plus settings for the equalizer and mixer.

Programmable Recon3DProfile audio settings

Easily port your gaming audio settings by connecting to your PC or Mac and customizing your personal Recon3D Profile™ that can be used with any platform.

Feature	Description
Playback:	24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion (up to 48 kHz to stereo output)
Audio Inputs:	One 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack for Microphone In One 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack for Aux In
Audio Output:	One 3.50 mm (1/8-inch) stereo jack for Analog Line Out or Headphones Playback
Interface:	USB

Minimum System Requirements

Microsoft^® Windows^® 7 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit, Windows Vista^® 64-bit(SP2), Windows Vista 32-bit(SP2), Mac OS^® X 10.5 and above (Intel-based machines only)
Intel^® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD^® equivalent processor, 2.2GHz or faster
Available USB port
1GB RAM
600MB of free hard disk space
Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 23 November, 2012.