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katana
EXPERIENCE GUIDE
Customizable 24-bit Hi-Res
Gaming Under-Monitor Audio System (UMAS)
Sound BlasterX Katana
CONTENTS
Key Features
Discover the core elements that make Sound BlasterX Katana the
perfect desktop audio solution for professional gamers.
page 7
Sound BlasterX Katana: An Overview
Get acquainted with the Sound BlasterX Katana’s architecture,
controls and connectivity options.
page 3
Experiencing the Sound BlasterX Katana
Discover bit-perfect audio using the Sound BlasterX Katana with your
smartphone, tablet, PC and Mac.
page 10
Enhancing Audio Playback
Learn how to easily enhance gaming audio and elevate your
gaming experience with visual displays of light via the fully
customizable Sound Blaster Connect.
page 11
Designed to fit perfectly under wide-screens and multi-monitor
displays, the sleek Sound BlasterX Katana is the world’s
first Under-Monitor Audio System (UMAS) that combines
Creative’s award-winning proprietary audio technologies with a
sophisticated tri-amplified 5-driver design and a programmable
Aurora Reactive Lighting System to deliver room-filling,
immersive audio and illuminate your space with spectacular
displays of color inspired by earth’s natural phenomenon.
katana
Sound BlasterX Katana: An Overview
Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide 3
Power/Bluetooth Button
& Indicator
• PressoncetoswitchON/OFF
(ON:whiteindicator)
• Pressandhold3secsto
perform Bluetooth pairing
(Connected:blueindicator)
ARCHITECTURE, CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
Volume Control
• Adjuststhevolumelevel
Source Button
• Presstoselectanaudiosource
(Computer,Bluetooth,AUX,
Optical,USB)
Audio/Lighting Preset
Button
• Cyclethroughdifferentaudio
and lighting presets
Up-Firing Midbass Drivers
• Up-ringtoreducemainunit’s
height
• High-powered2.5”conesdriven
bypowerfulNeodymiummotor
systems
• Highoutputwithgreatsonic
clarity for precise detailed mids
High-Excursion Tweeters
• Special1.34”invertedaluminumdome
diaphragms with wide polymer surround
with outstanding excursion capability
• Separatelychamberedwithverylow
resonant frequency
• Optimizedforlowcrossoverfrequency
providing seamless driver integration with
midbass drivers
• Locatedonbothendstoproduceasuperior
intrinsic soundstage – unobstructed even
when placed behind a laptop
Aurora Reactive
Lighting
• Fullyprogrammable
LED lighting with up to
16.8millioncolors
Display
• Showsthesourceand
current status
4Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
ARCHITECTURE, CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (cont.)
Sound BlasterX Katana: An Overview (cont.)
Headset Jack
• Connecttoheadset/headphones
witha3.5mm4-pole/3-polecable
Line In Jack
• Connecttoamobiledevice
or portable media player via
stereo cable
Optical Jack
• ConnecttoagameconsoleorTV
via optical cable
Mic In Jack
• Connecttoheadsetmicconnector
or a microphone with a
3.5mmplugforvoice
transmission or recording
Subwoofer Out Jack
• ConnecttotheSoundBlasterX
Katana subwoofer unit
Power Supply
• PoweruptheSoundBlasterX
Katana using the supplied
power adapter
USB Flash Drive Port
• Playmusicdirectlyfrom
aUSBashdrive
USB Port for Computer
• Listentohigh-res24-bit/96kHz
digital audio playback from
PC/Mac
Removable Feet
• Removethefeettotthe
Sound BlasterX Katana into
a console or wall shelf
5Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
Sound BlasterX Katana: An Overview (cont.)
ARCHITECTURE, CONTROLS & CONNECTORS (cont.)
Power Button
• PresstoswitchON/OFF
Audio Preset Button
• Cyclethroughaudiopresets.
Media Control
• Play/pausetracks
• Skiptracks
• Adjustvolume/basslevels
Lighting Preset Button
• Cyclethroughlightingpresets
Mute Button
• Mute/unmute
Bass Button
• Adjustbasslevels
Display Button
• Displaythe
current status
Source Buttons
• Selectanaudiosource
Battery Compartment
• Poweroutput:
- Main unit: 45 W RMS (15 W RMS x 2 Mids
+ 7.5 W RMS x 2 Tweeters)
- Subwoofer: 30 W RMS
- Total: 75 W RMS / 150 W Peak
• Frequencyresponse:
- Main unit: 150 ~ 20,000 Hz
- Subwoofer: 20 ~ 150 Hz
Technical Specifications
• Productweight:
- Main unit: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
- Subwoofer: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
• Dimensions(WxHxD):
- Main unit: 600 x 60 x 79 mm
(23.6 x 2.4 x 3.1 in)
- Subwoofer: 130 x 333 x 299 mm
(5.1 x 13.1 x 11.8 in)
6Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
USB Flash Drive
PlayyourfavoritemusicdirectlyfromaUSBashdriveinhighdelity.Eliminate
the need to commit your smart device or computer for playback.
Optical
ConnectagameconsoleorTVviaS/PDIFopticalto
experienceampliedandenhancedaudioforyour
gamesormovies.Theon-boardDolbyDigital5.1
decoder also provides true-to-life movies and games.
Bluetooth
ConnectyourmobiledevicesviaBluetooth4.2andstreamhigh-qualityaudio
wirelessly without latency.
AUX
Connectportablemediaplayersvia3.5mmanalogcableforclear,
powerful audio playback.
Computer
ConnecttoaPC/Macforupto24-bit/96kHzhigh-resolution
digitalaudioplayback.Thebuilt-inSoundBlastersoundcard/
DACdeliverslossless,crystal-clearandimpressiveroom-lling
sound.
Microphone
Connect a microphone for clear voice transmissions, broadcasting or recordings.
You can even enhance your voice using the software.
Headset
Forprivatelisteningorlatenightgamingsessions,simplyconnectyourfavorite
headset.
CONNECTIVITY
Sound BlasterX Katana: An Overview (cont.)
7Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
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Key Features
SPEAKER TECHNOLOGY
TheSoundBlasterXKatanaincorporatesspeakertechnologyusuallyfoundonlyinactivestudiomonitors,
butisre-engineerednowintoamuchsleekerone-pieceformfactor(withadedicatedsubwoofer)made
for the desktop.
Incorporating BlasterX Acoustic Engine and a Dolby
®
Digital 5.1 decoder, Sound BlasterX Katana
combinesCreative’srenownedaudioprocessingtechnologieswithasophisticatedsoundsystemdesign.
Theslimandslickaudiosystem,craftedwithabrushedaluminumnish,packsawholeslewoffeatures
inaneatsetupandsmallfootprinttocoverallaspectsofentertainment.Itssimplicity,versatilityand
power are truly best in class.
Tri-Amplified Design: Three Amps are Better Than One
PASSIVE DESIGN TRI-AMPLIFIED DESIGN
Oneamplier drving high, low and mid frequencies
Threeampliers, one dedicated to high frequency,
one to mids and another to low frequency for
improved frequency distribution
Unlike most conventional soundbars that utilize a single amplier to reproduce the entire audio
spectrum, Sound BlasterX Katana employs three high-performance ampliers – one dedicated to
driving lows, one for mids, and another solely for high frequencies.
ThisallowstheSoundBlasterXKatanatoproducestartlinglyclear,precise,andwell-balancedaudio.
Without any compromise on clarity, details and bass, the Sound BlasterX Katana is able to deliver
massiveroom-llingaudiothatisnonsweet-spotdependant–fullyimmersingusersintheactionofa
game or movie, from the whizz of bullets to the rumble of explosions, and even the softest dialog.
VS
Sound BlasterX Katana: An Overview (cont.)
8Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
Key Features (cont.)
TheSoundBlasterXboastsasophisticatedfullyactive5-driverdesignof2up-ringmidbassdrivers,
2high-excursiontweetersandalong-throwsubwooferwhereeachdriverisindividuallypoweredby
aDSP-controlledamplier.
Audio signals are split into individual frequencybands by the DSP before the right frequencies
are fed to the individual amps and drivers accordingly. This results in distinct, accurate audio
reproduction at every part of the spectrum with very low distortion.
Sophisticated 5-Driver Design
Comprised of a slim main unit and a compact subwoofer, the Sound BlasterX Katana is the most
powerfulinitsclasswitha150Wpeakpoweroutput.
Standingatjust2.5”tall,theultra-thinmainunitoffersalowtabletobezelheightthattswell
belowany largemulti-display space.Despite itsslimprole,the Sound BlasterXKatana pumps
powerful,clean,room-llingaudiowith precisestereoimagingthanks tothe speciallydesigned
driver placement.
Sleek yet Powerful and Room-Filling
SPEAKER TECHNOLOGY
Themidbassdriversareplacedatanup-ringangletoreduceheightwhilethetweetersare
placed on both ends of the main unit to produce a superior intrinsic soundstage.
Forfarimproveddriverintegrationwiththemidbassdrivers,thetweeters
are crossed at a very low frequency to produce a well-balanced sound
regardless of sitting and listening environment. With a generous
widthof23.6”,themainunitdeliversanamazinglywidesoundstage
that is unobstructed even when placed behind a laptop.
The dedicated subwoofer features a large 5.25” long-throw driver
housedinaspeciallytunedwoodenenclosure.Toreduceturbulence,
aporttubewithdualaresisbuiltintotheslimsubwoofer,ensuring
deep and dynamic bass despite its compact size.
9Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
The Sound BlasterXKatanacomes with theAuroraReactiveLighting System thatfeatures
49programmableRGBLEDs.
Inspiredbyearth’snaturalphenomenon,theAuroraReactiveLightingSystemilluminatesthe
main unit with brilliant displays of color along its entire length with an even coverage from
edge to edge.
Choosefrom6presetsorprogramitwithupto16.8millioncolorsanddifferentrhythmsto
choosefrom.BuildaneatgamingspacebylinkingupotherAuroraReactiveLightingSystem
products.
Aurora Reactive Lighting System
TECHNOLOGY INSIDE
Intelligent Processor for Customizable Enhancements
A built-in proprietary Sound Blaster multi-core DSP that is powerful,
exibleandprogrammabletransformstheSoundBlasterXKatanaintoa
full-edgedexternalsoundcard.
Coupled with legendary Sound Blaster technologies, it provides fully customizable hardware-
poweredaudiorestoration,voiceprocessing,7.1virtualsurroundsoundandotheradvancedaudio
enhancements for games, movies and music – giving you unprecedented audio realism in real time.
TheSoundBlasterXKatanaisacertiedDolbyDigital
decoder, providing crisp, true-to-life 5.1 channel
playback via optical-in. Experience immersive,
mind-blowing games and movies!
Dolby Digital 5.1 Decoder
10Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
Experiencing the Sound BlasterX Katana
Game
Strap up and prep yourself for the greatest adventure of your life! With our
immaculately tuned Game prole, enjoy your game with the most visceral aural
performanceyou’veeverheard!OurnewUltraWideImmersionalgorithmenables
the Katana to bring forth a soundscape that is so wide, so natural and so accurate
that plain words cannot describe it completely.
Concert
Relivethe emotional memoriesof yourfavoriteartist’slive performance withthe
Concertprole.Hearthepainstakinglyrenderedvocalandbandperformancelikeit
was, back in the arena, with booming basslines and echoes permeating through the
thick atmosphere because we believe that great Concert experiences should never
end.
Cinema
Get transported into an alternate reality of incredible cinematography and
breathtakingmovingaudiowiththeCinemaprole.Withthis,weaimtopreservethe
originalrenditionofmasteraudiomixesandthensome.Heareveryspeech,cueand
subtlenuancejustthewayitshouldbe.
Night
Catchingupwithyourlatestixat3AMwillneverbeaproblemeveragain.Startyour
visualfeastandswitchtotheNightproleandbingetillyoucandonomore.With
ourSmartVolumeManagementtechnologyandourdeepunderstandingofhuman
auralperception,wetunedthisprolecarefullytopreserveharmonysothatyoucan
continue eating popcorn and binging on movies all night long.
Every gamer has a personal preference as to how gaming audio should sound like, and we
acknowledgethat. The Sound Blaster Connect software provides no-holds-barred access to an
arsenal of tools to control every aspect of your audio. Its unmatched versatilitylets you tweak
individual audio settings to bring out the dynamics unique to each game – the way you want it, to
gain that added advantage. Combining hardware-accelerated processing, top-notch components
andSoundBlaster’sclass-leadingaudioalgorithmtechnologies,theSoundBlasterXKatanaoffers
incomparable audio customization and built-in audio presets professionally tuned for most of your
playback needs.
11Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
Experiencing the Sound BlasterX Katana
Available for Windows
®
, the fully customizable Sound Blaster Connect
software gives you complete control over your listening experience with our
professionally tweaked enhancements that intelligently decreases distractions
and enhances game play. You can also tweak the lighting effects of your
BlasterX product to create a fully customized gaming space.
Connected Devices
•Selectthedeviceto
congure
Sound Blaster Connect for PC
Overview
Open/Collapse Menu
• Openorcollapsethe
sidebar menu
Sound
• ModifyEQsettings
• Personalizeaudiosettings
• CustomizeDolbyDigital5.1
Voice
• Improvevoiceclarity
• Havefunwithvoice
morph
2
3
4
5
6
1
7
1 2
Dashboard
• Quickoverviewofaudio
and visual settings
3 4
5
Lighting
• ChooseorcustomizeRGB
lighting presets to match
your mood and space
6
Settings
• Changelanguagesettings
• ModifySBConnectsettings
• Checksoftwareandrmwarestatus
• Restoredefaultsettings
7
Enhancing Audio Playback
12Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
Dashboard
Anoverviewofallyouraudioandvisualsettings.Viewyourcurrentandfrequentlyusedsettings,or
quickly personalize them.
Aselectionofpre-congured
audio/lightingprolesoptimized
for most of your playback needs
Currentaudio/lightingpreset
Audiosettings
Enhancing Audio Playback (cont.)
Voicesettings
EQsetting
Lighting setting
13Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
EQsetting
Sound
Each preset prolecan be furthercustomized accordingto your acoustic preferencefor music,
games a movies.
1. Equalizer
Select from a plethora of Equalizer presets to match your audio, or enhance the bass or treble to
your liking with our graphic equalizer
Slidetoadjustthe
enhancement of high
notes.
Slidetoadjusttheenhancement
of bass sounds. More harmonic
tones will be added the higher
you go.
Taptoviewa
list of preset
EQs.
Simply draw your
preferredEQwaveacross
the frequency bands or
adjusteachfrequency
lterbyslidingthepoints
Lighting setting
14Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
Enhancing Audio Playback (cont.)
2. Enhancement
PoweredbyBlasterXAcousticEngine,enhanceandtweakyourauditoryexperiencetoperfection
with intelligent controls.
Immersion: Enjoy true-to-life audio with a natural sense of audio depth, spaciousness and
surround effects from your content. Move the slider clockwise to widen the soundstage and increase
immersion.
Crystalizer: Experience audio the way the artist intended by restoring audio details that were
lostduetolecompression.Movethesliderclockwisetoincreasetheamountofdetailsrestored.
Smart Vol: Minimize abrupt volume changes. Choose to normalize volume loudness automatically
accordingtoyourplayback(Auto),orintelligentlyreduceloudburstofsoundsforthoselatenight
sessions(Night).
Dialog+:Enhancevoicesinmovies,musicorgamesforclearerdialog.Hearthedialogoverthe
rest of the soundtrack and ambient noise in your listening environment. Move the slider clockwise
to add more focus on vocals.
15Sound BlasterX Katana Experience Guide
3. Dolby
For a more satisfying Dolby Digital playback experience,adjust the dynamic range to suit your
listening preference.
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Enhancing Audio Playback (cont.)
Voice
Improveyourvoicequalityandinjectfunintoyourin-gamechats,broadcaststoTwitch,YouTubeand
other social media with voice enhancements.
1. Clarity
PoweredbyCrystalVoice,youcansignicantlyreducenoiseandechoesasyouspeakinreal-time.
Select one of the many
VoiceMorphoptionsto
enhance your tone or create
interesting accents and
sound like a completely
different person.
2. Voice Morph
Havefunchangingyourvoicetodifferentcharactersduringgameplay,gamecastingorrecordings.
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Lighting
ChooseorcustomizeRGBlightingpresetstomatchyourmoodandspace.
Select a lighting preset.
Theyhavebeenspecially
tuned to match the
equivalent audio presets.
Selected
preset
Select your
favorite color
scheme to match
your gaming space.
Select the direction of the
light movement.
Slidetoadjust
the speed of light
movement.
Select a motion sequence
for the lighting effect.
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