Creative launches Sound Blaster X1 USB DAC

Creative Technology has introduced Sound Blaster X1, the finest USB DAC and headphone amplifier available, which includes the renowned Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine technology and numerous award-winning Super X-Fi Headphone Holography first seen in the legendary SXFI AMP. It's as tiny as a finger and delivers huge pleasure of multi-channel high-resolution immersive audio with genuine recreations down to the last detail powered by a high-end 128dB AKM4377 32-bit DAC and Ti/Burr-Brown INA1620 dual audio operational amplifier.

Sound Blaster X1 is most effective with PCs and Macs, and the Creative desktop software gives users access to the Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, where they may use the entire suite of sound processing technologies to improve their work and entertainment experiences.

Users who use Sound Blaster Surround Virtualization may experience a stunning mesh of depth and range in audio immersion across movies, music, and games. CrystalVoice technology features like SmartVolume and Acoustic Echo Cancellation are among the smart modifications that can be made during conference calls, while there's also SmartComms Kit to help reduce background noise effectively and auto-mute users when they aren't speaking. There are professionally-optimized audio and game settings to pique gamers' interests even more; Scout Mode, which is designed to detect subtle sound cues and make them apparent, helps players stay a step ahead of their rivals at all times.

Users also have access to Super X-Fi headphone holography, which is a game-changing innovation that redefines headphone listening by recreating the soundstage of a premium multi-speaker system for an immersive experience. Furthermore, ear-mapping via the SXFI app adjusts to users' ears and helps them immerse in all of their audio, especially movies and games, in the most natural way possible. Sound Blaster X1 costs 69.99 USD and is available on Creative's online store.