SPECIFICATIONS

Brand Name: CREATIVE

Interface Type: PCI Express

Origin: Mainland China

Key Information

• PRISTINE AUDIO CLARITY – With up to 116 dB SNR at an amazing bit rate of
  up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, enjoy impressive audio quality for your every
  need. The sound card also features gold-plated connectors, speaker
  optimization technology, and digital content encoding capability for the
  best digital audio performance. Coupled with Audio Stream Input / Output
  (ASIO) support, Sound Blaster Z SE delivers low-latency and high-fidelity
  audio, even for your recordings

• SBX GAMING EQ PROFILES – Emerge as the last man standing with our updated
  SBX Gaming Profiles for hot titles such as Apex Legends, Fortnite,
  Overwatch, PUBG, and more. In-house tuned and optimized to sound the best
  for the respective games, you can get started right away or further tweak
  the EQs, instead of having to create the profiles from scratch. Simply
  select the respective game from our latest Sound Blaster Command
  software’s menu, and be battle-ready instantly

• BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN YOUR HEADPHONES – Featuring a headphone amplifier
  that easily drives studio-grade headphones of up to 600Ω, you can bring
  out the best in your headphones. It is compatible with the latest models
  like the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Corsair HS50, and Philips Fidelio X2HR,
  guaranteeing you the best optimized listening experience with the Sound
  Blaster Z SE

• IMMERSIVE SURROUND SOUND – Get fully immersed and stay focused on your
  games with our surround sound. The Sound Blaster Z SE also supports 7.1
  virtual on headphones and speakers alongside discrete 5.1 for speakers.
  You can even switch between headphones and your speakers via the software
  for those times you want to pump the bass, or go stealthier with your
  headphones. For extra delivery options to your external devices, the Z SE
  also supports Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding

• CRYSTAL CLEAR COMMUNICATION – Comes with a list of Microphone EQ Presets
  that compensates for your headset’s built-in mic so you can be heard
  clearly–whether it is to reduce the harshness of your tonality, sound more
  natural, or to increase the mids for vocal clarity. Together with our
  Sound Blaster Command Software’s CrystalVoice technology that helps remove
  echoes and ambient noises, the Z SE is perfect for games and even video
  conferences while working from home for better communications

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Technology

Sound Core3D

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)

116 dB

Platform

PC - PCI-e x1

Recommended Usage

Gaming
Home Entertainment

Connectivity Options (Main)

Speaker Out: 3 x 3.5 mm jacks (Front, Rear, C/Sub)
Optical Out: 1 x TOSLINK
Optical In: 1 x TOSLINK
Headphone: 1 x Amplified 3.5 mm jack
Line / Mic In:1 x 3.5 mm jack
Max Channel Output: 5.1 Channels, 7.1 Virtual

Audio Technologies

CrystalVoice
Scout Mode
DTS Connect Encoding
SBX Pro Studio
Dolby Digital Live Encoding

Supported Operating Systems

Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows® 11

Audio Fidelity

Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz

ASIO

ASIO 2.0

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor, 2.2GHz or faster recommended
Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32 / 64-bit); Windows® 8 (32 / 64-bit); Windows® 7 (32 / 64-bit
1 GB RAM
>600 MB of free hard disk space
Available PCI Express® (x1, x4, or x16) slot

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1 x Sound Blaster Z SE Sound Card
Quick Start Leaflet
Warranty Leaflet

WARRANTY

90-Day Limited Hardware Warranty

DOWNLOADS

Manuals / Safety and Regulatory information