Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 USB

7.1 HD portable audio sound card with headphone amplifier

The Pocket-sized Sound BlasterX G5 offers tremendously superior gaming audio performance with an attractively small design.

This 120 dB, 24 bit / 192 kHz 7.1 USB digital audio converter (DAC) and helmet amplifier offers the ultimate gaming audio experience with headphones, either for your PC or for your game console.

7.1 virtual surround sound support

The portable G5 supports virtual 7.1 channel audio input signals for realistic virtualization using BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro, to offer game effects and acoustic signals with almost perfect positioning and accuracy through the helmets.

Audio for PC games in 3D surround

The G5 is a high-performance sound card with integrated SB-Axx1 ™ multicore circuitry for accelerated hardware audio. Even a basic motherboard transforms into 3D virtual surround sound in its microphone helmets. The G5 also supports multichannel content and 7.1 audio mixing for ultra-realistic surround sound in its headphones.

Unbeatable audio for console games

The G5, created with high-precision audio components, offers the best stereo experience in its class for game consoles1 with high resolution audio playback controlled by 120 dB, 24-bit / 192 kHz USB DAC hardware that allows you to enjoy Its game sound with amazing detail. You can detect in real time where your enemy is exactly and gain decisive advantages at all times.

BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro

Optimized for your game and designed to impress you with its extraordinary sound, the G5 represents our true sound innovation, beyond physical limitations through audio enhancements. Available for Windows®, the fully customizable BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro allows you unprecedented control over audio experience with audio realism and enveloping audio effects that intelligently minimize distractions and improve gameplay. From the whistle of the bullets that pass nearby, to the terrifying roar of a troll, all the details of his game come alive with our professionally modified improvements.

High quality audio amplifier for headphones

The G5 is not just a 120 dB 24 bit or 192 kHz USB DAC. With a Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 helmet amplifier with a low output impedance of 2.2 Ω, the G5 is capable of boosting headphones up to 600 Ω impedance as well as sensitive internal headphones of the current market. This pocket-sized external gaming sound card also supports high resolution audio reproduction of up to 24 bits / 192 kHz, thanks to its Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC, which has a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB.

Integrated SB-Axx1 audio processor

The dedicated SBX profile selection button and G5 Scout Mode ™ buttons work with the SB-Axx1 multicore processor for instant hardware accelerated audio enhancements. Get the correct settings and save time with storage of up to three audio profiles on the G5. All it requires is a button, along with toggle controls to move from one profile to another to adapt to the nature of your game.

Backlight volume control with illuminated volume indicator

The G5 is a perfect example of the fusion of format and functionality. With a volume control with the right size for easy accessibility during the game, there is a crimson red backlight that offers visual assistance in low light conditions. Thus, you will be ready to start playing!

Connectivity

The G5 expands the inputs and outputs found in today's built-in audio solutions, with the inclusion of options with optical and line-in connections. The USB device port on the back of the Sound BlasterX G5 offers another USB port that supplies the maximum 100 mA output, so you can easily connect your gaming keyboard or mouse. The G5 supports helmets with a microphone with 4-pin connection, in addition to the dedicated microphone jack.

specs

• Signal to noise ratio (SNR) 120dB (DAC)
• Input options (main)
  • microUSB
  • Line / optical input: 1 3.5mm input
  • Line / optical output: 1 3.5mm output
  • 4-pole helmet output with microphone: 1 3.5 mm input
  • Dedicated microphone input: 1 3.5mm input
• Helmet amplifier Up to 600 Ohms
• Maximum Stereo Channel Output
• Scout Mode audio technology
• Supported operating systems Mac OS X v10.8 or higher, Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows Vista®
• Package content
  • Sound BlasterX G5
  • Quick Start Brochure
  • Warranty brochures
  • Micro USB cable
  • TOSLINK mini cable

System Requirements

• Windows
  • Intel® Core ™ 2 Duo or equivalent AMD® processor (one 2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
  • Intel, AMD or other 100% compatible motherboard
  • Microsoft® Windows 10 32 or 64 bit, Windows 8.1 or 8.0 32 or 64 bit, Windows 7 32 or 64 bit, Windows Vista® 32 or 64 bit SP1 or higher
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • > 600 MB of free hard disk space
  • USB 2.0 / 3.0 port (high speed recommended with driver)
• Macintosh
  • Mac® OS X® 10.8 or later
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • > 600 MB of free hard disk space
  • USB 2.0 / 3.0 port (high speed is recommended with the software)
• BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro software for Windows
  • Intel® Core ™ 2 Duo or equivalent AMD® processor (one 2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
  • Intel, AMD or other 100% compatible motherboard
  • Microsoft® Windows 10 32 or 64 bit, Windows 8.1 or 8.0 32 or 64 bit, Windows 7 32 or 64 bit, Windows Vista® 32 or 64 bit SP1 or higher
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • > 600 MB of free hard disk space