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USB-Powered Recording and Streaming Mixer
USER EXPERIENCE GUIDE
Let your talents shine with the Sound Blaster K3+. Hardware audio processing,
top-notch components, convenient controls, and versatile connectivity makes
recording live a breeze! Practical and user-friendly, the Sound Blaster K3+ is
perfect for streamers and musicians alike.
BROADCAST LIVE ANYWHERE
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BACK
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FRONT
PANEL
Input: 5V 500mA
Ground Terminal
Connect a ground cable (not provided) from this terminal to the metal
surface at the back of the computer to eliminate humming noise.
OVERVIEW
ARCHITECTURE & FEATURES
Reverb Select / Reverb Amount
• Press knob once to adjust Reverb Amount
and Reverb Delay. Press again to adjust
Reverb and Auto-Tune.
• Rotate knob to select type of Reverb or
Reverb Amount.
SoundBoard Effect
• Press to enable SoundBoard Effect.
• Rotate knob to select sound clips
(1-Entrance, 2-Cheer, 3-Baby, 4-Laughter,
5-Gunshots, 6-Crow).
• Press knob to trigger the sound effects.
Reverb / Reverb Amount Display
• Shows selected reverb type or amount.
Reverb Delay / Auto-Tune Display
• Shows selected auto-tune key or reverb delay
amount.
Major/Minor Switch
• Switch to major or minor key.
Select Reverb Delay / Auto-Tune Key
• Press knob to switch between Reverb
Delay and Auto-Tune adjustment.
• Rotate knob to select reverb delay amount
or 24 base auto-tune keys. (A – G, - indicate
Auto-tune is OFF, • at the bottom of
character represents flat key)
Mixing On/Off
• Mix microphone with other inputs (Line In,
USB, Guitar) and output to the internet or
computer for recording.
Mixing FX
• Enable microphone with effects and output to
the internet or computer for recording.
Monitoring On/Off
• Hear your voice through the headphones.
Monitoring FX
• Hear your voice with effects through the
headphones.
Mobile Out Volume
• Control the overall master volume output to
mobile device.
Headphones 1 & 2 Volume
• Control the playback volume of Headphones
1 and Headphones 2.
+48V Phantom Power*
• Provide +48V phantom power to both of the
XLR connectors for clearer, studio-grade
recording quality.
*Important: Phantom power is only applicable for condenser
microphones. Applying +48V on microphones that do not
support phantom power may damage such microphones.
Line In/Mobile In Volume
• Control the volume of Line In or Mobile In.
SoundBoard Switch
• Enable soundboard effects to enhance your
live broadcast.
• Once enabled, rotate knob to select sound
clips, and press knob to play the sounds.
Microphone 2 &
Guitar/Keyboard Volume
• Control the gain of Microphone 2 and Guitar/
Keyboard input (requires pre-amp).
Microphone 1 Volume
• Control the gain of Microphone 1.
Bass & Treble
• Add bass or treble to the microphone inputs.
Adjust Bass for a “thicker” or “thinner” vocal
or Treble for an “airy” or “breathy” vocal. 0
value is neutral.
Voice-Over Switch
• Suppress background music momentarily
while speaking through the microphones.
Music will return to original volume when
there’s no mic input.
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KEY FEATURES
Multi-Purpose Operation
The Sound Blaster K3+ supports up to 6 different usage scenarios, including
Music, Recording, Karaoke/Singing, DJ Hosting and Broadcasting! Features
and voice effects can be triggered and combined to produce the ideal recording
quality needed for your individual use case scenario.
Plug-and-Play with Phones, Tablets, PC and Mac
With no driver installation necessary, the Sound Blaster K3+ can be easily
connected using a 4-pole 3.5mm audio jack, giving you full control when using
streaming and recording apps on your smartphones or tablets. For PCs and
Macs, it is also incredibly simple via USB.
Crystal Clear Audio Playback
Audio quality is of the utmost priority when recording music or streaming
video. The Sound Blaster K3+ features a built-in high definition processor that
enables it to play audio crisp and crystal clear up to 24-bit/96kHz.
Audio Effects Processing in Real-Time
The Sound Blaster K3+’s powerful built-in audio processor allows users access
to real-time audio effects, including reverb, autotune and sound clips. These
sounds are available even on mobile devices.
Reverb
Choose from a total of 9 built-in reverb effects! You can further customize these
settings by adjusting the amount of reverb and the amount of delay.
Autotune
Turn on autotune for on-key singing from C major all the way to B minor.
Flexible Monitoring
Suitable for karaoke and singing, the K3+ gives you the flexibility between
monitoring wet or dry recordings.
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Treble and Bass Adjustment
You can make tweaks to the audio, controlling the bass and treble settings
easily.
Independent Volume Control
The K3+ offers complete independent volume control for input and output
channels, so the volume can be changed easily while mixing.
Dedicated Mobile Out Volume Control
During live broadcast, easily control the overall master volume output to your
mobile device with just one knob. This gives you effortless control of the output
level to suit different device’s input sensitivity for optimum performance.
Voice-Over Function
Perfect for gaming streams and podcasts, the K3+’s Voice-Over function
suppresses background audio when you speak, so your voice is heard loud and
clear.
SoundBoard Clips
Enhance your live streaming with fun sound clips. The K3+ comes built-in with
6 sound effects such as Entrance, Cheer, Baby, Laughter, Gunshots, Crow that
can be easily selected and triggered anytime during streaming or broadcasting.
Incredibly Versatile Connectivity
The Sound Blaster K3+ was developed in part by a number of singers,
musicians, gamers, and audio engineers to understand various recording
needs, resulting in a practical, professional recording interface that boasts
incredible connectivity options.
XLR / TRS Combo Inputs and Outputs
The K3+ has two XLR / TRS combo inputs which are compatible with most
microphones in the market. There’s also a built-in microphone amplifier that
delivers high quality voice output for live commentary or singing.
Phantom Power
The K3+ is capable of providing 48V phantom power to drive condenser
microphones for clear, studio-grade recording quality.
High Impedance Guitar Input
Directly connect a guitar with pick-up/amplifier or an electric keyboard for an
added dimension to your live performance or recording.
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KEY FEATURES
Dual Headphone Outputs
The K3+ is capable of driving studio grade monitoring headphones, and you can
connect up to 2 headphones for separate monitoring of your live performances.
Line Output
Perform live for an audience by connecting speakers to the Line output.
4-Pole Mobile Input*
Play from and record simultaneously to your smartphone or tablet! Perfect
for Karaoke/Streaming apps like Smule, BeLive, and Loops, this feature is
supported via the mobile port with a 4-pole aux cable.
* The 4-pole input follows the AHJ or CTIA standard.
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Rev A
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 160 x 160 x 55 mm
Product Weight 19 g / 0.7 oz
Sampling Rate (Playback) 16/24-bit / 48.0, 96.0kHz
Sampling Rate (Mic-In) 16/24-bit / 48.0kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) ~93 dB
Platform USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Line-In
Supported Headphone Impedance 32 - 300 Ω
Connectivity Options (Main)
• 2 x RCA (L/R) jack for Line-Out
• 2 x ¼” gold-plated TRS jack for headphones
• 2 x XLR/TRS combo connectors for Mic In
• 1 x 3.5mm 4-pole Mobile In jack for Android/iOS devices
• 2 x RCA (L/R) jack for Line-In (shared with Mobile In)
• 1 x ¼” gold-plated TRS jack for guitar input (shared with Mic 2)
• 1 x micro-USB port for PC/Mac or portable battery pack (5V 500mA)
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Sound Blaster K3+
• 1 USB cable
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