Creative Labs Sound Blaster 70SB181500000 Sound Blaster X4 Retail
Status: Available
SKU: 272791
Vendor: Creative Labs
MPN: 70SB181500000
UPC: 054651194731
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SOUND BLASTER X4
Hi-res 7.1 External USB DAC and Amp Sound Card with Super X-Fi and SmartComms Kit
1 device. 3 surround sound technologies. 7 I/O connectors.
Your all-in-one audio upgrade starts here with Sound Blaster X4.

Multi-channel
Up to 7.1 discrete for multi-channel speakers
Up to 7.1 virtual for headphones

Surround
Super X-Fi Headphone Holography
Sound Blaster's renowned Surround Virtualization
Dolby Digital Live

I/O connectors
Line-out and Line-in
Optical-out and Optical-in
USB-C for power and audio
Mic-in
Headset-in

Communication
SmartComms Kit with auto mute and two-way noise cancellation
CrystalVoice for clear recordings and in-game communications

Controls
Volume control knob
Direct mic mute button
Three EQ modes and Direct mode
Super X-Fi and SXFI BATTLE Mode on / off
Speakers (Line-out) and headphones switch
Audio Balance feature

Software
Creative app via USB on Windows PC and Mac for full audio customization
Creative app via Bluetooth® on Android and iOS for quick EQ and audio tweaks

Headphone amplifier
Supports headphone impedance of 32—600Ω

Gaming
SXFI BATTLE Mode for realistic audio cues, details, and depth
Scout Mode that instantly lets you in on the faintest sounds made by your foes

Audio and power
114 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz
Convenient USB-C Bus-powered
Dynamic Range (DNR)
114 dB
Audio Technology
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
Optical In: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Line-in: 16 / 24-bit / 48.0, 96.0 kHz
Connectivity Options (Main)
1 x TOSLINK Optical Out, 1 x 1/8" Rear Out, 1 x 1/8" Center / Sub Out, 1 x 1/8" Headphone / Headset Jack, 1 x 1/8" Ext. Mic-in Jack, 1 x 1/8" Front-out, 1 x 1/8" Side Out Jack, 1 x USB-C port for PC / Mac, 1 x 1/8" Optical / Line-in Combo Jack
Headphone Amp
Supported Headphone Impedance: 32-600OHM, High Gain: 150-600OHM (2.3V RMS at 150OHM, 2.9V RMS at 600OHM), Output Impedance: 10OHM, Low Gain: 32-149OHM (1.2V RMS at 32OHM)
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 CoreTM 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