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Enhanced Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter with VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute, Dual Noise Cancellation, Bass Boost, Dynamic EQs | Ideal for Windows PC Video Calls Review

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BrandCreative
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Audio Output ModeSurround
PlatformPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Mac OS Mojave 10.14, Mac OS Big Sur 11, Windows 10
Hardware PlatformPC

Description of Enhanced Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter with VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute, Dual Noise Cancellation, Bass Boost, Dynamic EQs | Ideal for Windows PC Video Calls

Product Overview

The Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res External USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter is an exceptional addition to your audio setup. Designed specifically for video calls on Windows PCs, this external sound card offers a range of features that elevate your communication experience. With its VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute feature, you can effortlessly avoid the hassle of fumbling over the mic mute button. The VoiceDetect feature automatically mutes your microphone when you stop speaking and unmutes it instantly as you start, ensuring seamless communication during video calls.

Enhanced Communication Experience

One of the standout features of the Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 is its two-way noise cancellation capabilities. Equipped with the innovative NoiseClean features, this sound adapter effectively reduces unwanted background noise from both ends of the conversation. NoiseClean-out actively suppresses static background noise on your end, such as vacuum cleaning sounds, ensuring that your voice comes through clearly to others. On the receiving end, NoiseClean-in eliminates incoming audio noise from your co-workers, allowing you to hear them clearly through your headphones without distractions.

Seamless Setup and Advanced Customization

Setting up the Sound Blaster Play! 4 is incredibly easy. It is part of our SmartComms Kit, which offers a suite of smart communication features including VoiceDetect and NoiseClean. Simply plug the sound adapter into your PC, download the Creative app (compatible with Windows 10 and later), and you're ready to go. For further customization, you can access advanced settings via the app. Additionally, the software includes the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, a collection of industry-leading audio processing technologies such as Surround immersion and CrystalVoice, which enhances voice clarity during video calls.

Enhanced Audio Performance

The Sound Blaster Play! 4 comes equipped with built-in EQ modes that allow you to further enhance your audio experience. With the Bass Boost and Dynamic EQs accessible via the EQ button, you can customize the sound to suit your preferences. Whether you're enjoying your favorite music or engaging in a video conference, these EQ modes provide a rich and immersive audio experience.

Applications and Benefits

This versatile external sound card is a game-changer for various scenarios. Here are some areas where the Sound Blaster Play! 4 can be utilized:

  • Improving the audio quality of your online video conferences and virtual meetings.
  • Enhancing the sound output of your laptop or PC for an immersive entertainment experience.
  • Upgrading the audio capabilities of your gaming setup, providing crisp and clear sound during gameplay.
  • Optimizing the audio quality of your recordings, whether you're a podcaster, content creator, or musician.
  • Transforming your regular headphones into a high-fidelity audio device for an enhanced listening experience.

    • 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 headphones—minus 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 low–high 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.

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    Revainrating 1 out of 5

    The quality is terrible and the product is not what it says it is.

    A useless device that cannot not only reveal the sound signature of the initial full sizes, but even provide an acceptable volume on 32 ohm headphones with a fairly high sensitivity. Tested on Akg k72 (32 ohm, 112 dB/mW), Akg k361 (32 ohm, 114 dB/mW). And I also tested this on metal and rock, where the recordings themselves are quite loud, but through Play4 the volume slider is always 100% and the volume itself is sorely lacking. Old blues, art rock and jazz records are even sadder. The numbers

    Pros
    • No.
    Cons
    • All.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The right product for me, there were no problems.

    I bought cheap sennheiser hd 206 for buildup - in total, the sound is like that of headphones for 25-30,000. THERE IS AN ADAPTER IN THE KIT, please note that it is not in the photo, but in the description it is generally indicated that the device itself is an adapter. I didn’t see it in the photo and bought another one, but it’s not scary - there will be a spare one)

    Pros
    • What you need to feel the sound, which can already be called high-quality. A miniature device with a huge impact on the sound. Goosebumps from every song - especially if you have often used bluetooth ears before
    Cons
    • With android 11 smartphone works only through special applications

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Full compliance with the manufacturers assurances, high quality.

    Linux sound not working on laptop. I read the forums and found out that the only solution is an external sound system. Chose it, because. thought it should be good. The sound in Windows is better than on the built-in. Works on Linux. Its pros: Wound up out of the box on Debian 11 OS. The sound is noticeably better than the built-in huawei d15 laptop with rayzen 5500u. Cons: Until I noticed. It may be that the microphone is "quiet", but I did not understand this, maybe something in the settings.

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    Definitely not advise to buy, the product is disappointing.

    At first I liked her. Connected easily. The application even managed to ate the firmware. The sound became much louder in the laptop, cleaner and more detailed. I didn't rejoice for long. There were wheezing and twitches (sound!) in the headphones, as if they were being pierced by a current . I sinned on the headphones. I checked the connection without this card - everything is fine, no strumming, no noise. It is worth connecting through this card, these extraneous sounds reappear. Maybe it's…

    Pros
    • Compact. There is an application.
    Cons
    • Low quality.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Reliable purchase, guaranteed to be a good purchase.

    A good card in terms of price / quality ratio. However, for a computer on Win 7 it will not work (no drivers). Damn, we survived: Windows 7 is no longer supported, and there is no desire to switch to 10. With its pros. The sound from the smartphone has become better (listened in flac and mp3 format). I connected 2 options: Sennheiser eH 150 headphones and to an amplifier with speakers. Doesn't flicker. Compact. Convenient to use with a smartphone. Inexpensive. Cons below: I bought to use with a

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Great product, best quality.

    I took it for a laptop, in general I wanted to slightly improve the sound in the audio system, I use the laptop in the system as one of the options for playing music, I used the headphone output before it. In general, what can I say, for such purposes this is not the best option, if you listen to headphones through this device, then yes, in general it will work, although I repeat once again, there is an increase in quality, but insignificant, although you can hear this increase by ear…

    Pros
    • For headphones, it’s just fine, I didn’t connect a microphone, it’s actually designed for this.
    Cons
    • Price

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Matches the description completely, very satisfied.

    Its pros: An excellent replacement for budget audio chips, a very compact card. There was no wow effect in the sound, the card slightly improved the bass - made it more clear and deep. I use with PC, B550M-A motherboard, Superlux HD-581 headphones With its cons. It is not clear whether it is possible to disable the improvement of the sound from the microphone. In my case, the sound from the microphone is transmitted better without this card

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Best I have ever used, great product for anyone!

    Nice and comfortable "whistle". For correct operation and expansion of functionality, be sure to install software from Creative on your PC, also ate the firmware of the device using the software (the ability to adjust the sound with a "whistle" and a few minor edits will be added) I suddenly pumped up the sound with my Philips (I don’t remember the model, I bought it in 2022 for 2 thousand), I’m not an audiophile, but the sound stage really expands in music tracks and the voices of the…

    Pros
    • *Convenient whistle, suitable for PC, PS4, smartphone with Type-C connector *24bit

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    Excelente Computers and Accessories

    just loque necesitaba para mi trabajo online. It excellent I have evita situaciones incomodas cuando Surge algún imprevisto en casa con sonidos ajenos al trabajo.

    Pros
    • Availability
    Cons
    • Other Other

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Noise Electronics is the best External Sound Cards

    Produces good volume and sound quality. Next to. it has a lot of static/processing noise. I don't know if this is due to the external noise reduction or what. It just ruined the deal. Compared to my existing $10 USB-C sound adapter, the sound quality is slightly better except for the hiss.

    Pros
    • Computer Components
    Cons
    • You could choose a newer model

    Revainrating 1 out of 5

    That does not work. - Computer Components

    Does not work. Samsung Galaxy S10 is not getting power. There is no solid connection of the headphone cable to the device (I've tried more than one). It's totally useless. I was hooked because I used to use Soundblaster sound cards on my PCs as a kid. I expected more from Soundblaster. Wow. To return.

    Pros
    • External Components
    Cons
    • Unsure

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    Excelente Electronics

    only have to work on the Internet. It excellent I have evita situaciones incomodas cuando Surge algún imprevisto en casa con sonidos ajenos al trabajo.

    Pros
    • Computers and accessories
    Cons
    • Almost never

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    That does not work. for computers and accessories

    Doesn't work. Samsung Galaxy S10 is not getting power. There is no solid connection of the headphone cable to the device (I've tried more than one). It's totally useless. I was hooked because I used to use Soundblaster sound cards on my PCs as a kid. I expected more from Soundblaster. Wow. To return.

    Pros
    • BUILT-IN EQ MODES FOR ENHANCED SOUND. Enhance your sound with bass boost and dynamic EQ with the equalizer button on Sound Blaster PLAY! 4. Hear deeper, richer bass with Bass Boost EQ, or expand your soundstage by boosting bass and treble with Dynamic EQ. PLAY Sonic Blaster! 4 powered by high-resolution audio with a 192kHz/24-bit DAC for 110dB of pure audio clarity; the sound sounds much cleaner and fuller than the standard sound on your computers and laptops
    Cons
    • Doubtful