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Connecting the SBX 8 for Video/Audio Conferencing or Karaoke

Video / Audio conferencing via the various messaging applications available in the market is made
simpler with the SBX 8's built-in high quality microphone. Equipped with configurable CrystalVoice
technology, the SBX 8, coupled with its microphone, delivers crystal clear voice and audio reception
during conferencing.

The product is also equipped with a "What You Hear" feature, allowing you to turn your computer into a
Karaoke station. Simply speak/sing into the product to mix your voice input with music tracks, hearing
the playback while recording.

You can also record voice conversations held over instant messaging tools such as Google Talk, Skype
etc. using the "Wave/Aux/Mic Mix" feature installed via the Creative driver.

Notes:

This feature is only available in the Windows environment.

To use this feature, simply follow the steps below:

1. Install the Creative Driver included in the software bundle for your product. Please refer to Using

the Software for installation instructions.

2. From the "

Start

" menu, navigate to the Windows "

Control Panel

" and view "

Sound

" settings.

3. In the "

Sound

" dialog window, select the "

Recording

" tab. From the list of devices connected to

your PC, right-click the "Wave/Aux/Mic Mix" device and select "

Set as default device

".

4. Activate your IM voice conversation.

5. Launch a third-party sound recording tool of your choice and start recording the conversation.

Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8

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Summary of Contents for SB1380

Page 1: ...User s Guide Model No SB1380 ...

Page 2: ...ith its low power amplifier technology l Specialized software for different speaker enhancements and configurations l Sound BlasterAxx Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio audio enhancements l High quality built in microphone with CrystalVoice technology Package Checklist Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 package comes with the following components l The Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 tower l MicroUSB cable System Require...

Page 3: ...tem language and which Creative products are connected to your system When this analysis is completed you will then be given a list of only the most relevant software updates for your connected products The files can then be retrieved and installed To learn more about the Creative Software AutoUpdate please visit www soundblaster com support Notes First time users of Creative Software AutoUpdate m...

Page 4: ...tereo headphones with a 3 50mm 1 8 inch plug 2 AUX MIC IN Connects to line level sources such as MP3 players or microphones with a 3 50mm 1 8 inch plug Note You can manually switch between AUX and MIC inputs via the Control Panel Sound interface 3 MicroUSB Connects to USB ports of PC Mac for audio output Note SBX 8 must be connected to either one of the following via USB for power l a computer l a...

Page 5: ...asterAxx Pro Studio audio enhancements ON OFF SBX Pro Studio is ON when the LED is lighted and dimmed otherwise Note Toggling SBX Pro Studio OFF will not affect the status of Noise Reduction Toggling SBX Pro Studio ON will turn on Noise Reduction only if it is selected in the SBX Pro Studio settings exported to your device via software 3 Speaker Mute Indicates whether the speaker is muted 4 Microp...

Page 6: ...ter via USB or to other portable entertainment devices including MP3 players mobile phones etc via the AUX IN jack and enjoy clear audio quality l Connecting the SBX 8 for Video Audio Conferencing or Karaoke The built in microphone along with CrystalVoice technology provides a truly hands free solution to video audio conferencing via the web The What You Hear application further allows you to mix ...

Page 7: ... MP3 Players and Other Portable Entertainment Devices You can connect your SBX 8 to portable entertainment devices such as MP3 players via the Aux Mic In jack Please note that the SBX 8 must either be connected to a computer a wall socket using a USB power adapter not included or an external USB battery pack not included for power USB power adapter available separately DC 5V 1A Using Your Sound Bl...

Page 8: ...conversations held over instant messaging tools such as Google Talk Skype etc using the Wave Aux Mic Mix feature installed via the Creative driver Notes This feature is only available in the Windows environment To use this feature simply follow the steps below 1 Install the Creative Driver included in the software bundle for your product Please refer to Using the Software for installation instruct...

Page 9: ... Headphones and headsets can be connected to the product via the Headphone and MIC IN jack Please note that the speaker will be automatically muted when a headphone headset is connected AUX MIC IN Using Your Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 8 ...

Page 10: ...d Uninstallation Windows For Windows OS the following applications are included in the software bundle l Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel l Creative Software AutoUpdate l Creative System Information l Product Registration l Creative ALchemy l Host OpenAL l Creative Driver You can also download the following bonus applications from www creative com support l Wavestudio l Media Toolbox trial version I...

Page 11: ...mance The menu column on the left of the interface allows you to navigate to the configuration interface for each of these enhancements Uninstalling In the event that an uninstallation is required such as for upgrades please follow the following procedure 1 Click Start Control Panel Uninstall a program 2 Select the Sound BlasterAxx entry 3 Click the Uninstall button If the User Account Control dia...

Page 12: ...n screen instructions to complete the installation 6 Launch the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel from the Applications Creative Sound BlasterAxx folder This software includes a number of configurations that help you control the basic functions of your product plus several software enhancement configurations that can be made to heighten your product s performance The menu column on the left of the in...

Page 13: ...menu select Speaker Settings for pre set audio profiles or Microphone Settings for voice profiles 2 Select the profile you wish to use Modifying Profile Settings You can also modify the pre configured settings of each profile 1 Select a profile to apply it to your SBX 8 2 Select Speaker Settings SBX Pro Studio and or Speaker Settings Equalizer to edit the configuration of the currently selected sp...

Page 14: ...u can also mute unmute the speaker by clicking the speaker icon to the left of the slider Mixer Settings A mixer is also available via the software allowing you to adjust the volume levels of individual outputs and channels including the microphone and speaker Simply click the Mixer option on the menu and adjust the volumes using the sliders Using the Software 13 ...

Page 15: ... if its coming from all sides while voices remain centered in front and original balance and timbre is preserved l SBX Crystalizer restores the natural dynamic range that is lost when music files iTunes and MP3 gets compressed This makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an enhanced level of realism for movies and games l SBX Bass fills in the missing low frequency...

Page 16: ...with noisy background distortions and unclear communication that disrupts your online gaming and chatting experience The various enhancements available include l CrystalVoice Acoustic Echo Cancellation eliminates echoes and enables the speaker to listen to the other parties clearly Echoes are a common problem present in voice communication systems that disrupts conversations by making it difficult...

Page 17: ...to the product for audio output Connecting a headphone to the product automatically mutes the speaker From the software you can check whether audio is played via speaker or headphone 1 View the current settings for the speaker headphone 2 Click Test to hear a sample audio clip played back based on the settings Using the Software 16 ...

Page 18: ... easily You can also manually modify or add equalizer presets To view the Equalizer Settings interface select Speaker Settings Equalizer from the menu To apply and adjust an equalizer preset 1 Check the EQ checkbox to enable the use of the equalizer 2 From the drop down menu select the preset to use 3 Adjust the vertical slider bars to achieve your desired level 4 Click Save to save the changes to...

Page 19: ...ny device connected to your product 1 Import Export SBX Pro Studio Audio Settings Select Import from Device or Export to Device from the drop down box and click Apply to save or load SBX Pro Studio settings respectively Notes Only one set of SBX Pro Studio settings can be stored at any time A previously saved setting will be automatically overwritten when saving a new set Noise Reduction setting w...

Page 20: ...X Master On Off Touch button with LED dimmer l Noise Reduction Touch button with LED dimmer Inputs l USB 2 0 l One 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo jack for Aux In or Microphone In l Built in microphone Outputs l Amplified speaker l One 3 50 mm 1 8 inch stereo jack for Headphone playback Physical Specifications l Dimensions L x W x H 64 4 x 57 x 166 1 mm l Weight 0 3kg approximate General Specifications 19...

Page 21: ...adapter available separately DC 5V 1A 2 No sound from headphones Please check the following l Headphones are securely connected to the headphone jack l Headphones is recognized as the output device in the Speakers Headphones interface on the Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8 Control Panel 3 There is no audio output from the SBX 8 Please check the following l Headphones are not connected to the product Connec...

Page 22: ...to unmute it If you are using an external microphone such as a headset please ensure that you unmute the Microphone option instead Mac users should also check that the correct microphone is selected as their system sound input device The procedure is as follows 1 From your Mac settings go to System Preference and click Sound 2 Click the Input tab and ensure that the correct microphone is selected ...

Page 23: ...be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected l Consult the dealer or an experience...

Page 24: ...ion de ce produit peut vous exposer à des produits chimiques qui sont reconnus par l État de la Californie comme pouvant provoquer le cancer des anomalies congénitales ou d autres effets nuisibles à la reproduction Veuillez vous laver les mains après l avoir manipuler Note explicative La Proposition 65 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 de la Californie sur les matièr...

Page 25: ... l appareil peut entraîner l annulation du droit de l utilisateur à utiliser l appareil Notice for Australia New Zealand Complies with the requirements of the ACMA Radiocommunications Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard 2008 Ukraine RoHS Statement Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні ...

Page 26: ...st be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B limits All cables used to connect this device must be shielded grounded and no longer than 3m in length Operation with non certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or undesired effects to the product MODIFICATION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Tec...

Page 27: ...dismantle or attempt to repair your product Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents l Do not expose your product to temperatures outside the range of 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F l Do not pierce crush or set fire to your product l Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects l Do not subject your product to excessive force or impact l Do not expose your product to water or moisture If ...

Page 28: ...ter logo Sound BlasterAxx Pro Studio SBX Pro Studio and the SBX logo and CrystalVoice are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners All specifications are subject to change without prior notice Use of this product is subject to a limited hardware warranty Actual contents ...

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