Creative Sound Blaster Recon 3D PCIE Sound Card

PURE ACCELERATION FOR YOUR GAMING AUDIO

The next generation Sound Blaster card - the Sound Blaster Recon3D - is powered by Sound Core3D™ and heralds a new age in 3D gaming audio and online voice communication. Hardware-accelerated SBX Pro Studio audio technologies deliver unsurpassed audio playback quality, while the innovative CrystalVoice™ processing lets you communicate with crystal clear vocal fidelity in your multiplayer games, online chats and video conferencing.

Engineered for low power consumption and high performance, the Sound Core3D processor is Creative's first sound and voice processor to integrate a quad-core high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) and high-quality converters onto a single chip.

Powered by Sound Core3D™ quad-core audio processor

The revolutionary Sound Core3D Audio and Voice chipset accelerates SBX Pro Studio and CrystalVoice processing effects, drastically improving your gaming experience with faster frame rates, more immersive gaming audio, and crystal clear voice communications.

SBX Pro Studio technologies

SBX Pro Studio sound technologies create unprecedented levels of audio realism, including stunning 3D surround effects for your speakers and headsets.

CrystalVoice™ voice enhancement and clarity technology

Express yourself and be heard clearly in video conferencing, multiplayer games and online chats.
Understand how CrystalVoice™ technologies work.

Dolby® Digital Live encoding

Dolby Digital Live encoding allows you to connect to your decoder or home theatre system through a single TOSlink for compelling 5.1 surround sound.

Dedicated high quality headphone amplifier

Supports studio quality headphones and headsets of up to 600 ohm impedance.

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.

Works with Windows 8

We have updated audio drivers that will allow you to enjoy the ultimate in Sound Blaster performance in Windows 8.

MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
Output: 5.1 Channels
Audio Processor: Sound Core3D
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): 102dB
Connectivity Options (Main)
Headphone: 1 x Amplified 3.5mm jack
Speaker Out: 3 x 3.5mm jacks (Front,Rear,C/Sub)
Line / Mic In: 1 x shared 3.5mm jack
Optical Out: 1 x TOSLINK
Optical In: 1 x TOSLINK
Headphone Amp
Up to 600 Ohms
Max Channel Output
5.1 Channels

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor, 2.2 GHz or faster
Intel, AMD® or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft® Windows® 8, Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)
1GB RAM
600MB of free hard disk space
Available PCI Express® (x1, x4 or x16) slot
Available CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

PACKAGE CONTENTS
Sound Blaster Recon3D PCIe sound card
Quick Start leaflet
Installation CD containing:
Drivers for Windows®
Creative software suite
User's Guide