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Communicate Smarter with Sound Blaster PLAY! 4
Auto Mute and Two-way Noise Cancellation for Conference Calls
Really, communications shouldn’t be this complicated. Instead of fussing over mute controls or being distracted by unwanted background noises, you should really be focusing on your work and ideas.
A must-have for any work calls, the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is designed to solve your video call woes by simplifying the way you communicate. It debuts our newest SmartComms Kit, packed with an array of smart communication software features such as auto mute and two-way noise cancellation guaranteed to redefine your video call experience.
We’ve also made sure to uphold our ethos in delivering convenience and quality with a direct mic mute button, Bass Boost and Dynamic EQs, as well as an instant audio upgrade that surpasses the default audio on any of your devices.
On the back of everything is what we do best—audio quality. Powered by high-resolution audio with a 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC and delivering clean audio clarity at 110 dB, you will never go back to the default audio on your PC again.
Now, it’s time to change the way you take your calls.
SmartComms Kit via Creative app for Windows PC
VoiceDetect - Mute and Unmute Yourself Automatically
NoiseClean—Two-way Noise Cancellation
Super Easy Setup
Make Your Audio Go Further
On top of all the software features, Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 also comes with an EQ button with 2 sound modes—Dynamic and Bass Boost—that works great with any type of content—music, movies, and even games!
Really Easy to Carry Round
Extremely lightweight (8.3g / 0.29 oz) and super portable, you can carry the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 around with you everywhere you go—whether you are hot-desking or moving from location to location.
Product Overview of Sound Blaster PLAY! 4
Notes
*Voice communications on Nintendo Switch via Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is title dependent.
^The Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 has been designed to work with fully compliant USB-C Android phones, for example, the Google Pixel series. Some phones may display partial compatibility with the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 because of the difference in their USB-C implementation from the Android standard, and may exhibit mic compatibility issues.
Due to the wide variety of mobile phone brands, models, and operating systems that may have different implementation of USB-C, certain features of the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 may be limited by your mobile phone.
The list below notes the fully compatible phones and tablet models that have been tested in-house. For the full compatibility list of the Android Phone models, please refer to the PDF file titled User Guide under the Product Guide section of this page. Do note that this list is not exhaustive and we will continue to update it from time to time.
Fully compatible phone / tablet models:
- Apple: iPad Pro
- Google: Pixel XL
- HUAWEI: Honor Play, Mate 30, Mate P20 Pro, Mate P40
- Nokia: 6.1, 6.1 Plus
- OnePlus: 8 Pro
- Oppo: Find X2 Pro, Reno 3
- Samsung: Galaxy S20+, Note 20 Ultra
- Xiaomi: MiMax 2, Redmi Note 7 Pro
Junia
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
I like its small size. Sound quality is better than laptop audio. Overall I have a better video call experience with it.
Ruben
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
Does the job, my tablet could not get loud enough, now I can not take any louder past half volume.
Chup
Reviewed in France on January 5, 2025
Parfait pour le prix en remplacement de ma Logitech gpro et finalement un son agréable avec le casque gpro de chez Logitech
T. Klas
Reviewed in Germany on January 29, 2025
Hatte nicht viel erwartet. Suchte einen DAC der mit der PS5 kompatibel war und habs einfach ausprobiert.Einzige das zu erwähnen ist, schließt das Gerät erst am MAC oder PC an und ladet euch mit der Software die Firmware Updates, da hier alle Probleme des DACs auf der Konsole gelöst werden, wie zu leiser Sound.Danach klappt alles einwandfrei. Der Sound ist um Welten besser als die Standardausgabe über den Controller. Mehr wollte ich nicht. Kopfhörer bis 75 Ohm getestet und alles einwandfrei. Auch unter Windows machts eine gute Figur für den Preis, und ich hab DACs die 350€ und mehr kosten.
John
Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 18, 2025
Voor het normale huis-tuin-en-keuken-gebruik een echte no-brainer en aanrader. Een bekend merk. Mooie specificaties. werkt op nagenoeg alle systemen plug-and-play met USB-A en USB-C. Wat wil je nog meer?
Brandon
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
I've bought this 3 times now, none of which were cause by issues with the device but because it's just that good. My dog teethed on the first one so I bought a second (and was careful to not leave it plugged into my Mac) and I bought the third for my WFH setup.Audio quality is great with this USB C DAC. First of all, its plug n play on every OS I've tried it on (which is Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, MacOS, and Windows 11 Pro) and I haven't had any issues using it on those platforms. The optional Creative software adds some cool features and a control panel for the DAC, but it's optional and isn't required if you don't want yet another background process running.I've used this with a variety of headsets and headphones (namely, Audio Technics over ear headphones and Apple EarPods) and the audio quality is a noticeable improvement over the onboard audio for my PCs. I like the DAC has an on device mute button too.Overall, not too much to say other than I recommend this DAC if you need an affordable option that also sounds good. 5/5!
Brian
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
This works great as designed, and is basically plug and play. While the difference in sound quality is probably negligible for most PC applications compared to on-board sound, it does add a couple convenience features such as the hardware "mute" button and ability to use some of Creative's noise cancelling and EQ features. I personally don't use these as most video calling software now has much of this built in, but I found that it works great as a "dongle" for using wired headphones with the newest USB-C iPhones. This allows you to plug into a wired hi-fi or PA system, or use wired headphones for higher sound quality or as a backup to wireless headphones where battery life is a limitation.
Jon
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
I got the Creative Sound Blaster PLAY! 4.It is very buggy. It has a mind of its own. Sometimes it just disconnects itself. Have to unplug it and move it to a different port. Was running it at the max 24-Bit 192KHz for a while, but now, anything beyond 48Khz sounds garbled and just unbearable. It is good for a bit of a nice boost to sound but do not expect this to give you a leg up in gaming or anything. The sound quality is just a bit better than the stock Realtek HD Audio.And yes I have tried disabling the inputs. Tried modifying everything else. But cannot get the max sound I am supposed to.Of course this is not a replacement for a real sound card or an actual DAC.I would honestly skip it, save more money and maybe consider the FiiO K3 Type-C USB DAC. The FiiO has optical out and my desktop speakers have optical in so it should provide better quality sound. I will be purchasing that and keeping this for maybe using it on my iPad Pro or maybe give it to my nephews so he can use it on his PS4.** Update 13 August, 2022 **I think I finally managed to get it work the way it should.For whatever reason, "Mode 2" is the mode that is required for Windows and Mac devices. Even though it states it in the manual that "Mode 2" is the default, mine was not working as it should. For mobile devices and gaming consoles, "Mode 1" is required. If you try to use Mode 2 on your gaming console or mobile device it may not be detected or might not work as expected..These are my settings on a Windows 10 machine and iMac 5K in order to get the popping and random disconnections to stop.1. Install the "Creative App" software. That is what it is called. Honestly.2. Update the firmware and drivers.3. Enter "Mode 2" on your device. You do this by holding down the "Volume Down" (has a CIRCLE) button for about 2-3 seconds. Once it is enabled, you will see a blinking white light. It will blink 5 times in white.4. Mute the microphone on the device by pressing the mute button one time. A red light will appear above the button.5. In Windows 10, go to Control Panel > Sound > "Recording" tab > Right click on "Microphone - Sound Blaster Play! 4" and select "Disable".6. In Windows 10, go to Control Panel > Device Manager > Expand "Sound, video and game controllers" > Disable the following if you have it and will not be using it:"Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio"; "Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth Audio"; "HD Audio Driver for Display Audio". 7. In the "Creative App" and make sure that you lower down the microphone volume for the "Play! 4" device.8. In the "Creative App" > Select Playback > Audio Quality > Headphones > Select "24 bit, 192000 Hz".
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2022
Instead of purchasing a PCIe sound card for a desktop computer, I decided to try this on my older Dell Precision notebook (with Windows 10 Installed) - I saved lots of space on my desk. It is a night & day improvement from integrated audio.The sound quality is as impressive as other premium desktop sound cards I used. It comes with a USB-C to USB type A (traditional rectangle port) adapter and can be used on a USB 2.0 port.This is a plug&play device for Windows, meaning there is no headache with software installation and configuration (other than the possible switching the sound devices on Windows Options). There is an app for this device, but I have not bothered to use it because it works without any issues whatsoever.I am currently using Samsung's earphones with mic and control buttons; I can pause & play music and change the volume on Windows 10 using my earphones through this excellent gadget.Using this on my Samsung Galaxy S9 works excellent and the buttons do work, albeit with lower volume than the original headphone jack, but still can be increased enough for me to enjoy.If you do not plan to use surround sound, then this is an excellent upgrade that is easily transferrable to other computers and smartphones.
YoYa
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
Originally I bought this tiny DAC to improve PS4 sound output and IT DID significantly!!**BEWARE**, you need PC (Windows 10/11 only, Mac is not supported) to install creative app and update its firmware to get full benefits it offers.Here is my story, when I received the product I immediately plug it into my PS4 to test it following instruction. The actual sound coming from my headset was REALLY LOW, actually lower than original.So I unplugged it and then went to my PC to update its firmware. I downloaded the firmware and installed it accordingly. I thought this should do the trick, NOOO it did not. When I plugged it back to PS4, it was acting weird by disconnecting itself and blinking. I surely thought I BRICKED it.I wend back to PC again and this time, I downloaded & installed "Creative App for Windows". The creative app immediately recognized my device after unplugging/plugging and there was a setting for update its firmware. I did the update process again through app and I tested it on my PC for sounds and noise cancelling features. I did end up NOT using noise cancelling features since it seems these settings distort sound output on my headset, but overall sound quality was better than the original.Then finally I went back in to test with PS4, it WORKED!! New volume control, EQ, muting button, and everything worked well. The new volume control which comes with a new firmware is A MUST HAVE for making PS4's ouput as loud as possible. I'm pretty sure it will work on PS5 as well when I finally get ONE!
Luis
Reviewed in Mexico on April 3, 2022
Se instala fácil y rápido..lo uso en celular y laptop..con audífonos y con salida a bocina..y excelente sonido.
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