Creative Sound Blaster G3 Portable External Console Gaming USB-C DAC Amp (CT-G3)

THIS IS IT. THE FIRST SOUND BLASTER MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR PLAYSTATION® 4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH™ USERS.
If you were a PC user, it would be easy getting a DAC, amp, or sound card to satisfy your audio needs. But why isn't it the same for console users? With 30 years of legacy and technical expertise in PC audio, we are venturing beyond the PC and into gaming consoles, and the Sound Blaster G3 is our answer. Designed to be a fuss-free, driverless audio upgrade for your gaming consoles, the G3 is meant to provide users with premium gaming features without having to break the bank.

Making our first foray into gaming audio on consoles, we debut our latest GameVoice Mix for game and voice chat balance capability, a customizable EQ preset with custom-tuned Footsteps Enhancer, and on-the-fly audio adjustments without having to exit your game's screen.

If all you have ever known is the default audio on your consoles, try the G3. We'll let its performance speak for itself.

DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
The Sound Blaster G3 is a highly versatile accessory that's perfect for work and play. Because it is such a nifty product that's packed with features for specific use, we've outlined the best features that allows the Sound Blaster G3 to improve your audio for your conference calls, or while gaming.

DRIVERLESS AUDIO UPGRADE
Powered by USB-C. Perfect for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac.
An instant audio upgrade, the G3 is powered entirely via USB-C. This one dongle works directly across the different platforms that you own—PS4, Switch, PC, or even Mac. The best part? The setup doesn't get more straightforward than how we've designed the G3 to be—no special software, and no drivers needed. And to enjoy USB audio, simply plug in the G3 to your devices, and it will work straight out of the box.

For devices with the older USB-A port, we've provided a USB-C to USB-A converter. All that's required is for you to plug the converter onto the G3, and plug it into the USB Type-A port to hear improved audio quality.

Game Better. Chat Better. Win Battle.
You have that pair of headphones. It's your absolute favorite, but why do you need to fork out so much more in order to get access to that ONE feature you covet?

The G3 debuts our latest GameVoice Mix*, a gaming feature often found only in products that are priced at a premium. The G3's GameVoice Mix gives you game audio / chat balance capabilities—all without having to let go of your existing headphones or hurting your wallet.

Chatting with your team while gaming on PS4? Balance your game's audio and teammates' chat volume as you wish. Without leaving your game screen, our GameVoice Mix volume dial allows you to easily increase your voice chat volume during a raid to hear your team better, or decrease the chatter and amp up your gaming audio during a particularly climatic scene on your game—simply plug in the G3 via the USB-C and Optical / Line-in port to better your gameplay.

One Hand. All Controls.
Built with form and functionality in mind, the G3 provides direct access to the independent mic and volume controls on each side of the device. While you're busy maneuvering in-game with one hand on the controller, you can make mic and volume adjustments instinctively on the other with just a single hand grip!

ON-THE-FLY MOBILE REMOTE
One App. All Controls.
Make on-the-fly changes to your audio settings directly on the G3 via your mobile phone! Without having to unplug or exit your game, you can remotely control your sound settings through the Sound Blaster Command mobile app.

Hate it when you are chatting with the team, but you can't tell if you sound too soft or too loud? Simply switch on the mic-monitoring feature via the mobile app, and control how you want to be heard, while hearing yourself.

And that's not all! You can also make instantaneous bass and treble adjustments, further customize your Footsteps Enhancer mode, or even adjust your volume and mic controls when your G3 is out of reach—all you need is Bluetooth® connectivity.

HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO
Hear Better.
At the core of G3 lies a sound chip that supports high-definition audio performance, with the capabilities to drive studio-grade headphones of up to 300Ω. Combined with a super compact and lightweight form factor, this is the audio upgrade that's been missing from your console's setup.

SOUND BLASTER COMMAND SOFTWARE
For Windows PC and Mac users, you can access the full suite of Sound Blaster's industry-leading audio processing technologies including 7.1 Surround Virtualization, Crystalizer, Bass, Smart Volume, and Dialog+, or even additional functions such as Mixer settings.

PERFECT FOR BOTH WORK AND PLAY!
The Sound Blaster G3 doubles up as great add-on to improve your conference calls and making sure that you sound more professional while communicating clearly all the time.

Technical details

Brand : Creative
Model : CT-G3

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight : Main Unit: 32g / 1.1 oz, USB Type-C to Type-A Converter: 4g / 0.1 oz
Dimensions : 210 x 39 x 15 mm
Headphone Amp : 16–300Ω
Dynamic Range (DNR) : 100 dB

Recommended Usage : Gaming

Playback Resolution
PCM 16-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz, PCM 24-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz

Recording Resolution
Mic-in: 16-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Mic-in: 24-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Optical In: 16-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Optical In: 24-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Line-in: 24-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Line-in: 16-bit, 48.0, 96.0 kHz

Platform
USB 2.0, USB 3.0

Connectivity Options (Main)
1 x â…›″ Headphone-out Jack, 1 x â…›″ mini TOSLINK Optical / Line-in Combo Jack, 1 x â…›″ Ext. Mic-in Jack

Audio Technologies
CrystalVoice : Scout Mode
Supported Operating Systems : Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10
DAC : Dynamic Range (Stereo): 100 dB
Power : USB Bus Powered, USB-C

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows® OS
Intel® Core™i3 or AMD® equivalent processor
Intel, AMD or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft® Windows 10 32 / 64-bit, Windows 8.1 / 8.0 32 / 64-bit 1 GB RAM
>600 MB of free hard disk space
USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

Mac® OS
Mac OS X® 10.12 or higher
1 GB RAM
USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

PS4
Firmware Version 5.0 or later
Available USB port (as Chat Audio Output)
Available Optical Out port (as Game Audio Output)

Nintendo Switch
Switch OS 5.0 or later
Available 3.5 mm headphone port
Available USB port (in docking mode)
Voice communications is title dependent

Android ^
Android OS Version 8.0 or later
Device must have built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support

iOS ^
iOS Version 11.0 or later
Device must have built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Sound Blaster G3
Optical Cable (1m / 3.28 ft)
USB Type-C to Type-A Converter
Quick Start Leaflet
Warranty Leaflet