Creative Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 External Sound Card

Sound Blaster audio quality, with USB simplicity and portability
Featuring a built-in dual microphone array for crystal-clear voice communication and customizable SBX Pro Studio audio technologies, and a studio-grade 600 ohm headphone amplifier, the Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 is ideal for anyone looking to seriously upgrade their PC or Mac audio experience.

Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 delivers cinematic audio immersion to your PC or Mac through a simple USB port. Powered by SBX Pro Studio technology, the external sound card instantly converts your PC or Mac into a 5.1 entertainment system with amazing positional audio and additional customizable audio effects via the included Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel software. It is also ideal for voice communication and features a built-in dual array microphone that seamlessly integrates with proprietary CrystalVoice technology to deliver amazing voice clarity for chatting or recording. And, if audiophile quality listening is your thing, Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 features a 600-ohm headphone amplifier for studio-grade monitoring.


USB simplicity and portability

Easy to install, the USB-powered external sound card only requires a single USB connection to work. That's all there is to it!

Built-in dual microphones with CrystalVoice technology
Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 features two built-in microphones, which enable the optimal performance of far-field voice input without a headset microphone. These microphones are designed to focus on the user's voice and reduce noise outside that signal.
CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) not supported by Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1
Watch how CrystalVoice™ technology works


Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel

It's time to level up your audio. Hear the power of Sound Blaster technology on your PC and Mac with SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice technologies.
Learn more about SBX Pro Studio™ technologies

Awesome surround experience
Enjoy the Sound Blaster cinematic experience, even when using a notebook. Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 supports both PC and Mac, which means you can enjoy the same experience on both platforms.


Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 features Dolby® Digital Live*, an advanced audio technology that delivers 5.1 discrete channels of vibrant surround sound for your digital entertainment, via a single cable.

* For Windows only

Featuring a 600-ohm headphone amplifier, the Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1 is ideal for anyone seriously looking to upgrade their PC or Mac audio experience.

If you're into gaming as well, Scout mode™ allows you to hear your enemies from further away, so you gain a distinct tactical advantage in combat. Win each battle, every battle!

Comprehensive connectivity for all your PC and Mac audio needs
The external sound card features high-quality, gold-plated RCA stereo and optical digital outputs for the best audio performance, plus convenient microphone and headphone jacks, all in one Sound Blaster package.

SPECIFICATIONS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
100dB

Connectivity Options (Main)
Headphone Out: 1 x 3.5mm jack
Line Out : 2 x RCA jacks (Front Out) 1 x 3.5mm ( Rear L/R ) 1 x 3.5mm (C / Sub)
Microphone In: 1 x 3.5mm jack
Line In: 1 x 3.5mm jack
Optical Out: 1 x TOSLINK

Headphone Amp
Up to 600 Ohms

Max Channel Output
5.1 Channels

Audio Technologies
SBX Pro Studio, CrystalVoice, Scout Mode, Dolby Digital Live Encoding

Microphone
Beamforming Microphone: Built-in Microphone Array
Microphone Type: Beamforming

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
On PC platform
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor at 2.2 GHz
Microsoft Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
1GB RAM
600MB free hard disk space
CDROM / DVDROM drive
USB 2.0 port

On Mac Platform
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8GHz
Mac OS 10.6 & above
1GB RAM
600MB free hard disk space
Internet connection
USB 2.0 port

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Sound Blaster Omni Surround 5.1
MicroUSB 2.0 cable (1.5m)
Stereo RCA to 1/8” jack adapter
Installation CD
Quickstart leaflet
Warranty leaflet


Software
For Windows
Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel
User Guide
Creative Wave Studio
Creative Media Toolbox Trial
Note: Creative Wave Studio & Media Toolbox Trial are downloadable from web.

For Mac OS - downloadable from the web
Sound Blaster Omni Control Panel
User Guide