CREATIVE - Sound Blaster X4 DAC and Amp Sound Card 

The Sound Blaster X4 is an exceptional audio device that offers a wide range of benefits for all types of users. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a gamer, or someone who simply appreciates high-quality sound, the Sound Blaster X4 has something to offer.

One of the standout features of the Sound Blaster X4 is its superior audio performance. It is equipped with a powerful 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) that ensures crystal-clear audio reproduction. This means that you can enjoy your favorite music, movies, and games with enhanced clarity, depth, and detail, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the audio experience.

Another significant benefit of the Sound Blaster X4 is its versatility. It supports a wide range of audio formats, including popular ones like MP3, FLAC, and WAV, ensuring compatibility with various devices and platforms. Additionally, it features multiple connectivity options, including USB, optical, and line-in, allowing you to connect it to different devices such as computers, gaming consoles, and TVs, expanding its usability across different setups.

For gamers, the Sound Blaster X4 offers a competitive advantage. It features the proprietary Super X-Fi technology, which creates a realistic surround sound experience, making you feel like you're right in the middle of the action. This can greatly enhance your gaming experience, allowing you to hear every little detail and accurately locate sounds in the game environment. Additionally, the Sound Blaster X4 supports Dolby Digital Live encoding, ensuring a seamless and immersive audio experience in games that support it.

The Sound Blaster X4 also caters to those who enjoy customization. It comes with the Sound Blaster XFI software, which allows you to fine-tune various audio settings according to your preferences. You can adjust the equalizer, enhance the bass, and even customize the audio profiles for different scenarios, ensuring that the audio output suits your personal taste and the content you're enjoying.

Furthermore, the Sound Blaster X4 doubles as a headphone amplifier, making it an excellent choice for audiophiles. It can power high-impedance headphones, delivering rich and detailed audio with exceptional clarity. Whether you're listening to music, watching movies, or gaming, the Sound Blaster X4 ensures that you can enjoy your audio content to the fullest.

In conclusion, the Sound Blaster X4 is a versatile and powerful audio device that offers a multitude of benefits. With its exceptional audio performance, versatile connectivity options, gaming features, customization capabilities, and headphone amplifier functionality, it truly enhances the audio experience for all types of users. Whether you're a music lover, a gamer, or someone who appreciates high-quality sound, the Sound Blaster X4 is an excellent choice to elevate your audio enjoyment.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
384g / 13.55 oz
Dimensions
130.5 mm x 130.5 mm x 40.6 mm (5.14 x 5.14 x 1.60 inches)
Dynamic Range (DNR)
114 dB
Audio Technology
X-Fi, Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, Super X-Fi
Max. Playback Quality
Sampling Rate (Playback) :
Direct Mode:
Playback Resolution (Optical Out): PCM 16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0, 192.0 kHz
Dolby Digital Live: 16-bit, 48.0 kHz
Playback Resolution (Stereo): PCM 16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0, 192.0 kHz
Surround 7.1: PCM 16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Max. Recording Quality
Mic-in:
16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz, Line-in:
16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz, Optical-in:
16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Recording Resolution
Mic-in: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Line-in: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Optical In: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Connectivity Options (Main)
1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x ⅛″ Rear Out, 1 x ⅛″ Center / Sub Out, 1 x 1/8″ Headphone / Headset Jack, 1 x 1/8″ Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x ⅛″ Front-out, 1 x ⅛″ Side Out Jack, 1 x USB-C port for PC / Mac, 1 x ⅛″ Optical / Line-in Combo Jack
Headphone Amp
Supported Headphone Impedance: 32–600Ω, High Gain: 150–600Ω (2.3V RMS @ 150Ω, 2.9V RMS @ 600Ω), Output Impedance: 10Ω, Low Gain: 32–149Ω (1.2V RMS @ 32Ω)
Audio Technologies
CrystalVoice
Supported Operating Systems
Windows® 10 Ver 1703, macOS 10.15 and above, Windows® 11
Included Accessories
Optical Cable (1m / 3.28 ft), USB-A to USB-C Cable (2m / 6.56 ft)
DAC
Dynamic Range (Stereo): 114 dB, THD+N (Stereo): 0.001%
ADC
Dynamic Range: 104 dB, THD+N: 0.0017%
Power
USB Bus Powered, USB-C
Recommended Usage
Home Entertainment

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows® OS
Intel® Core™i3 or AMD® equivalent processor
Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 32 / 64-bit Ver 1703 or higher
> 4 GB RAM
> 4 GB of free hard disk space
USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
macOS
macOS X® 10.15 or higher
Supports Intel-based and Apple CPU chipsets
> 4 GB RAM
USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port
PS5
Firmware Version 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later
Available USB port
Audio Balance feature requires a HDMI to Optical converter (not included)
PS4
Firmware Version 5.0 or later
Available USB port
Available Optical-out port (for Audio Balance)
Nintendo Switch
Switch OS 5.0 or later
Available 3.5 mm headphone port
Available USB port (in docking mode)
External USB Power (not included)
Voice communication is title-dependent
Android^
Android OS Version 8.0 or later
Device must have built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support
iOS^
iOS Version 12.0 or later
Device must have built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support
^Used as a remote controller for Sound Blaster X4 on PS5 / PS4 / Nintendo Switch only, does not support Bluetooth audio streaming
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Sound Blaster X4
USB-A to USB-C Cable (2m / 6.56 ft)
Optical Cable (1m / 3.28 ft)
SmartComms Kit Leaflet
Quick Start Guide and Leaflets
Warranty Leaflets

WARRANTY
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty