Sound Blaster 70SB181500000 External Sound Box - X4 External Sound Card 24 bit DAC Data Width 7.1 Sound Channels External USB Type C 3 Byte 192 kHz Maximum Playback Sampling Rate 3 Byte 96 kHz Maximum Recording Sampling Rate 1 x Number of Micropho

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 or Intel-based Mac system 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

MULTI-CHANNEL SURROUND

#TeamSpeakers or #TeamHeadphones? Why not both? The Sound Blaster X4 supports up to 7.1 discrete and virtual audio channels, so you won't have to compromise on the way you enjoy your audio. It is also capable of incredible sound performance-acoustics depth and detail-giving a new lease of life to your headphones and speakers.

Also, it offers not just one, but three different surround sound delivery options. Feel free to discover the unique characteristics of each surround option, try them out on different types of media content, and maybe-relive that favorite piece of yours in a whole new light.

Super X-Fi Headphone Holography

More than just surround technology, Super X-Fi is our award-winning audio technology that captures the listening experience of a high-end multi-speaker system in a professional studio to recreates the same expansive experience in headphones. Without missing out on audio cues and immersive ambient effects, you'll be able to hear the details effortlessly from your headphones-especially spoken dialogs in shows-with natural and lifelike soundstage that's deeply immersive and highly realistic, akin to the movie theaters.

Once set up, simply toggle Super X-Fi on and off using the SXFI button located on the device itself.

Product Description

Technical Information

Host Interface:
USB Type C
Maximum Playback Sampling Rate:
3 Byte 192 kHz
Maximum Recording Sampling Rate:
3 Byte 96 kHz
DAC Data Width:
24 bit
Sound Channels:
7.1

Interfaces/Ports

Number of Microphone Ports:
1
Number of Headphone Ports:
1
Number of Digital Audio Optical Input:
1
Number of Digital Audio Optical Output:
1

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor:
External
Height:
1.6"
Width:
5.1"
Thickness:
5.1"
Weight (Approximate):
13.55 oz

Miscellaneous

Country of Origin:
China

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 Core^TM 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
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Sound Blaster X4
USB-A to USB-C Cable (2m / 6.56 ft)
Optical Cable (1m / 3.28 ft)
SmartComms Kit Leaflet
Quick Start Guide and Leaflets
Warranty Leaflets
Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch)
10 x 7 x 3

Weight
2 lbs

Warranty Information
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty