CreativeSound Blaster G3 USB-C External Gaming USB DAC and Amp for PS4, Nintendo Switch, Ft. GameVoice Mix (Audio Balance for Game/Chat), Mic/Vol Control and Mobile App Control, Plug-and-Play

This small, simple-to-use device solved for me what I thought had turned into an intractable problem. Each time I wanted to record a Zoom video on my Windows 10 machine; the audio in the recorded file manifested a high-pitched background noise.I searched the Internet, but none of the suggested tweaks to the Windows or Zoom settings worked. Then I stumbled upon a suggestion to try a predecessor to this product. So, I gave this newer model a try. And it worked---flawlessly.I'm quite happy with the result. I now have it connected to my computer even during live Zoom calls. I simply connect my headset to it, instead of directly to my computer's audio jack. You can control the microphone level on the device.For me this product has been effective and quite simple to use.

Headsets as u know on when used on ps4 seem to be less powerful and quieter than on other systems. Wanted something that would help with the volume. Was very skeptical about purchasing the sound blaster. With just plug and play the sound was better and a little louder. At this point i kinda felt I wasted money. Was hoping that I would be blown away with just plugging it in. Last option was to try it with the app. I downloaded the app, updated firmware and tuned it with equalizer and increased amp power. This was the game changer. The volume was way more than enough and the sound quality was awesome. Not all headsets are the same with some being base heavy or too much treble or just flat sounding. Through the app I was able to adjust the sound on my headsets for games, music, and movies. Only problem I did rung into was some echoing on my headsets with detachable mics and only way I was able to fix that was lower mic volume on sound blaster. Don't know if thats an issue but no biggie. Overall Im happy with the purchase and I can highly recommend this for ps4 users who are want better sound and volume from headsets.

Overall I was very impressed by the quality of this product. The sound separation and staging is vast improvement over the Switch's internal audio, and it's optical in--tho meant for a headset--is useful in extending the value of this DAC to use on your home A/V equipment. The short USB lead is nice; tho I wish it were modular as these types of cables on portable devices often fail over time. In short, the Creative G3 is a great device that does everything it is advertised to do; and does it well. However, I have to recommend the FiiO BTR3 over this. It works great with the Switch and has bluetooth functionality for a number of other devices. There is one group however, that will want this over the FiiO, and that's anyone using the G3 for voice communications. While the FiiO has a mic built in for cell phones, I can't say it works with the Switch or PS4 as the G3 is designed to, and has no other interface for audio in for your preferred headset.If you are looking for a DAC/ADC for your gaming device that will allow you to hook up your preferred mic and headset, get this. But if you don't need the microphone support, and want a number of other features at the same price, get the FiiO BTR3.

Sound is OK for what it is and at it’s price point. I actually thought the older G1 sounded slightly better overall, but it became buggy after I upgraded from Windows 10 to 11. The driver package and software for the G3 seems more stable. No real issues thus far. Moved the G1 over to another PC still using Windows 10.

Works great. I needed a quick "no brainer" way to record stereo analog audio through a conventional line-in jack on windows PCs that only have a headset jack and minimal audio processing hardware. The G3 is true plug and play - immediately recognized by windows and the media software that I use. Before ordering, it took a little digging to confirm that the optical line-in jack was dual purpose also supporting a classic 1/8th inch stereo plug.

The 3.5mm jacks on my motherboard's rear and front panel connectors died. I bought the G3 as an interim fix until I upgrade my computer later this year. I am quite impressed with the feature set of the G3, especially with what the Sound Blaster Command software.Sound quality is objectively better than my onboard sound card ever was. Over discord, my friends say my mic is much clearer than in the past two years. The G3 also allows different sound outputs on the same output. For example, you can set Discord sound on one channel and game/system sound on the other for the same output. If you like to stream and don't want Discord sound, you can use these separate channels in OBS/streaming software such that you turn off Discord sound. You could also turn down game sound if you want voice chat to come over more clear on your stream. This is probably one of the best features of the G3, second only to the mic clarity settings you get in Sound Blaster Command.I would highly recommend the G3 for anyone who needs an inexpensive, feature rich replacement to their onboard sound card. I can also see the G3 being great for people who use any laptop with USB-C ports (even though there is a USB A 3.0 adapter included), or people who just want better sound for their laptop.