Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res External USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter Ft. VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute, Two-Way Noise Cancellation, Bass Boost/Dynamic EQs, for Video Calls on Windows PC

Features

• AUTO MIC MUTE AND UNMUTE WITH VOICEDETECT FEATURE Avoid fumbling over your mic mute button in a video call with our VoiceDetect feature, which mutes you automatically when you stop speaking, and unmutes you instantly as you start speaking. If you need to talk to someone on the side, disable the VoiceDetect feature temporarily by manually pressing on the physical mic mute button, and reactivate the VoiceDetect feature by pressing on the same button
• TWO-WAY NOISE CANCELLATION WITH NOISECLEAN FEATURES Reduce unwanted background noise during an online work call from both ends of the conversation with the NoiseClean features. NoiseClean-out works to remove noise on your end by suppressing your static background noise like vacuum cleaning, so you can be heard clearly by the others. On the other end, NoiseClean-in does the same to the incoming audio of your co-workers, so you can hear them clearly in your headphonesminus their noise
• SUPER EASY TO SET UP VoiceDetect and NoiseClean are part of our SmartComms Kit's suite of smart communication features. Simply plug the PLAY! 4 to your PC, download the Creative app (for Windows 10 and later) to get started, or further customize them via the Advanced settings. The software also comes with Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, our suite of industry-leading audio processing technology like Surround immersion, and CrystalVoice that enhances voice clarity during video calls
• BUILT-IN EQ MODES FOR ENHANCED AUDIO Enhance your sound further with the Bass Boost and Dynamic EQs via the EQ button located on the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4. Hear deeper, richer bass with Bass Boost EQ, or expand your soundstage by boosting lowhigh frequencies with the Dynamic EQ. Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is powered by hi-res audio with a 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC to deliver clean audio clarity at 110 dB; audio sounds much clearer and richer than the default audio on your computers and laptops
• PORTABLE, CONVENIENT, AND WORKS WITH ALL HEADPHONES AND HEADSETS This tiny USB-C audio adapter is no bigger than a thumb drive, and weighs just 8.3g (0.29 oz) so you can carry it in your pocket easily. Plus, the PLAY! 4 works with any of your 3.5 mm headphones and headsets, including those that comes bundled with your mobile phones, alongside with your laptops or desktops. For those with USB-A devices, we have also included a USB-C to USB-A converter so you can get started immediately

Description

Really, communications shouldn’t be this complicated. Instead of fussing over mute controls or being distracted by unwanted background noises, you should really be focusing on your work and ideas. A must-have for any work calls, the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is designed to solve your video call woes by simplifying the way you communicate. It debuts our newest SmartComms Kit, packed with an array of smart communication software features such as auto mute and two-way noise cancellation guaranteed to redefine your video call experience. We’ve also made sure to uphold our ethos in delivering convenience and quality with a direct mic mute button, Bass Boost and Dynamic EQs, as well as an instant audio upgrade that surpasses the default audio on any of your devices. On the back of everything is what we do best—audio quality. Powered by high-resolution audio with a 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC and delivering clean audio clarity at 110 dB, you will never go back to the default audio on your PC again. Now, it’s time to change the way you take your calls. Our SmartComms Kit was developed to fix one common issue for Windows users—to simplify the way we communicate online—via a suite of smart communication features. Why fuss over mute controls or get distracted by unwanted background noises when you should be focusing on what matters instead? Plus, it can be used with any headphones or headsets with microphone, including those that comes bundled* with your mobile phones. *Do note that the compatibility of PLAY! 4 with the button functions of your headsets are dependent on their respective manufacturer's implementation. Our VoiceDetect feature controls your mute status by voice detection as you speak—your microphone gets muted automatically when you stop speaking, and unmutes you instantly as you start speaking. There is absolutely no need to fiddle with any buttons—physical or in-app—so you can on track with your train of thought during the pitch. If you need to talk to someone on the side, disable the VoiceDetect feature temporarily by manually pressing on the physical mic mute button, and reactivate the VoiceDetect feature by pressing on the same button. Solid Red LED on Mic Mute Button: Mic Muted + VoiceDetect disabled LED Off on Mic Mute Button: Mic Unmuted + VoiceDetect enabled VoiceDetect requires your default microphone button to be unmuted in order for it to work. When unmuted, it will assume control over your microphone’s outgoing audio to automatically unmute when you speak, and mute when you stop. Noise is the enemy of all calls—whether it’s happening in our surrounding or coming from our co-workers—it’s equally disruptive. But what if it is your colleague's background noise that's driving you insane? We have the perfect fix with our NoiseClean features that reduces static background noises from both ends—incoming and outgoing audio—of the conversation. NoiseClean-in analyzes your incoming audio (imagine a colleague with a noisy background in your video call), detecting and suppressing the unwanted noises, before sending just your colleague’s clean voice to you through your headphones. NoiseClean-out does the same—but for your own background noise. Plug it in, download, and go. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 lets you communicate smarter in 3 easy steps: And voila, you’re done! To make further adjustments or control each feature individually, access the Advanced settings inside the SmartComms Kit module. SmartComms Kit via Creative app for Windows PC VoiceDetect - Mute and Unmute Yourself Automatically NoiseClean—Two-way Noise Cancellation Super Easy Setup On top of all the software features, Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 also comes with an EQ button with 2 sound modes—Dynamic and Bass Boost—that works great with any type of content—music, movies, and even games! Extremely lightweight (8.3g / 0.29 oz) and super portable, you can carry the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 around with you everywhere you go—whether you are hot-desking or moving from location to location. *Voice communications on Nintendo Switch via Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is title dependent. ^The Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 has been designed to work with fully compliant USB-C Android phones, for example, the Google Pixel series. Some phones may display partial compatibility with the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 because of the difference in their USB-C implementation from the Android standard, and may exhibit mic compatibility issues. Due to the wide variety of mobile phone brands, models, and operating systems that may have different implementation of USB-C, certain features of the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 may be limited by your mobile phone. The list below notes the fully compatible phones and tablet models that have been tested in-house. For the full compatibility list of the Android Phone models, please refer to the PDF file titled User Guide under the Product Guide section of this page. Do note that this list is not exhaustive and we will continue to update it from time to time. Fully compatible phone / tablet models: Frequently Asked Questions 1. The Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is unable to be powered up by my mobile device. 2. Is the SmartComms Kit and Creative app available for macOS, mobile devices, and gaming consoles? 3. Why does the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 sound louder on PC / Mac compared to Android devices? 4. How do I know which USB Mode is my Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 in? 5. What are the differences between USB Mode 1 and USB Mode 2? What are the recommended modes? 6. How do I switch between USB Mode 1 and 2? Will the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 remember the USB Mode after I've set it? 7. My Windows PC is unable detect the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4, why is that so? 8. My audio sounds distorted when I play videos and music on my laptop. 9. I am unable to record audio from Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 in video recording mode on Android devices. We've always believed in the power of sound. In 1989, we changed how people experienced audio with sound blaster. For the first time, computers had a voice. Today, we carry that legacy forward. Our headphones, speakers, and sound cards are designed for how people live, work, and create. Whether it's a quiet moment alone or a shared experience that matters, we build audio that inspires. Audio that becomes part of your story.

Compatible Devices: Gaming Console, Headphone, PC

Brand: Creative

Hardware Interface: USB

Audio Output Mode: Surround

Platform: Mac OS Big Sur 11, Mac OS Mojave 10.14, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows 10

Compatible Devices: Gaming Console, Headphone, PC

Hardware Connectivity: USB

Audio Output Mode: Surround

Platform: Mac OS Big Sur 11, Mac OS Mojave 10.14, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows 10

Hardware Platform: USB-C

Surround Sound Channel Configuration: 5 1

Maximum Sample Rate: 192 KHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110 db

Item Dimensions L x W x H: 5.43"L x 0.63"W x 0.31"H

Brand: Creative

Model Name: Sound Blaster Play! 4

Model Number: SB1860

Global Trade Identification Number: 75

Number of Items: 1

UPC: 054651194373

Built-In Media: Item

Item Weight: 45 g

Manufacturer: Creative Labs

Mfr Part Number: 70SB186000000