USB Sound Card SOUND BLASTER Play! 3
USB Sound Card SOUND BLASTER Play! 3
Hi‑Res audio 24-bit / 96 kHz
Enjoy clean, detailed, and dynamic listening thanks to a quality USB DAC that elevates music, movies, and games to a new level.
Amplifier for a wide range of headphones
From everyday earbuds to gaming and studio headphones—Play! 3 delivers plenty of power and accurate sound reproduction.
Clean mic input and easy connectivity
Two 3.5 mm jacks for headphones and microphone with no adapters needed. Ideal for calls, chat, and podcast recording.
SOUND BLASTER Play! 3 is an affordable yet powerful way to upgrade the sound from your laptop or desktop. The built-in DAC delivers high-resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz for your music, movies, and games, while the amplifier handles a wide range of headphones—from everyday earbuds to gaming and studio models.
Thanks to USB connectivity, you’ll get a significantly improved input quality for voice communication and podcasts. The Sound Blaster Play! 3 Control Panel software adds the SBX Pro Studio technology suite to expand soundstage, enhance clarity, and add premium audio effects. You also get optimized profiles for selected headphone brands.
Setup is simple and hassle-free—just plug into USB. With both combined and separate 3.5 mm connectors, you can connect headphones and a microphone without adapters.
- Instant audio upgrade for PC/Mac over USB
- Hi‑Res audio 24/96 for clean, detailed listening
- SBX Pro Studio for spatial sound and a better gaming experience
- Plug-and-play with no drivers + expanded software included
- Universal connectivity with two 3.5 mm jacks (headphones/microphone)
Specifications
- Device type
- USB external sound card / DAC with headphone amplifier
- Supported systems
- PC, Mac
- Audio resolution
- Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Inputs / outputs
- 2× 3.5 mm jack (headphones / microphone)
- Computer connection
- USB-A
- Software
- Sound Blaster Play! 3 Control Panel (SBX Pro Studio, headphone profiles)
- Installation
- Plug-and-play, drivers not required for basic use
- Use cases
- Music, movies, games, voice communication, podcasts
- Headphone compatibility
- Wide range including gaming and studio models
