If we talk about Creative, we are talking about a company that has been in the market for more than 40 years and with which many of us users entered the world of video games thanks to the Sound Blaster sound cards. Unlike other manufacturers, Creative has been able to adapt to how computing has evolved and, in addition to offering sound cards, it also offers other types of devices.
The latest product that Sound Blaster has presented is a DAC Designed for both to improve the sound of video games and for music and film lovers.
Sound Blaster G8 Gaming DAC
The Sound Blaster G8 DAC offers a ultra high resolution 32-bit/384 kHz and a dedicated headphone bi-amplifier (Xamp) to deliver greater sound quality and precision.
The Xamp headphone bi-amp, designed by Creative, allows you to control the sound channels left and right independently, which translates into a better listening experience for all types of content, be it video games, movies or music.
It features a noise ratio of 130 dB and offers support for headphones with impedances ranging from 16 up to 600 ohmsso it can be used with both high-end headphones and high-end headphones. be at homealthough the latter is not the best option.
This DAC is the first to include two USB-C portswhich allows you to transmit audio from two different devices such as, for example, a PC and a console or music system in order to get the most out of it without having to connect and disconnect it.
Through the Creative application, users can adjust the sound quality thanks to the technology Sound Blaster Acoustic Engineto find the highest quality depending on the type of content being played.
It has a 10 band equalizer to enjoy from clear treble to deep bass and allows you to create different profiles by game or by content type (movies/music).
One of the features intended for the world of video games is the mode Scoutwhich is responsible for amplifying the sound of enemy footsteps to know exactly where they are coming from.
Also related to the world of video games, technology CrystalVoice It is responsible for improving the clarity of our voice and reducing background noise. Furthermore, thanks to the function GameVoice Mix we can find the perfect balance between voice communications and game sound without having to access the settings.
In addition to two USB-C ports, it also includes a port HDMI Arc To connect the console, an optical input and output, an input port and an audio output port via 3.5 mm jack.
It has dimensions of 125.7 x 90.7 x 52.4 mm, so we can place it in any space we have on the table.
Price and availability
The Creative Sound Blaster G8 DAC is now available through the Creative website by 149.99 euros. The box includes two USB-C to USB-C cables and, in addition to being compatible with Windows, we can also use it with iOS and Android mobile devices, with macOS and the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series S|X consoles .
