--- product_id: 350069030 title: "Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res External USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter Ft. VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute, Two-Way Noise Cancellation, Bass Boost/Dynamic EQs, for Video Calls on Windows PC" brand: "creative" price: "AED 4" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/350069030-creative-sound-blaster-play-4-hi-res-external-usb-c store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # USB-C Plug & Play 5.1 Surround Sound 192 kHz Hi-Res Audio Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res External USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter Ft. VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute, Two-Way Noise Cancellation, Bass Boost/Dynamic EQs, for Video Calls on Windows PC **Brand:** creative **Price:** AED 4 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate Every Beat, Own Every Moment ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res External USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter Ft. VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute, Two-Way Noise Cancellation, Bass Boost/Dynamic EQs, for Video Calls on Windows PC by creative - **How much does it cost?** AED 4 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/350069030-creative-sound-blaster-play-4-hi-res-external-usb-c) ## Best For - creative enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted creative brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cross-Platform Powerhouse:** Compatible with Mac, Windows, PS4 & PS5—your all-in-one sound solution. - • **Crystal-Clear Hi-Res Audio:** Experience pristine 192 kHz sampling for audiophile-grade sound clarity. - • **Seamless USB-C Connectivity:** Plug & play with modern devices—no drivers, no hassle, just instant upgrade. - • **Ultra-Compact & Lightweight:** Sleek 5.43” design weighing only 45g fits perfectly in your on-the-go setup. - • **Immersive 5.1 Surround Sound:** Transform your gaming and media with rich, multi-channel audio immersion. ## Overview The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play 4 is a compact, high-resolution external USB-C DAC and sound adapter delivering 192 kHz audio sampling and 5.1 surround sound. Designed for gamers and audiophiles alike, it offers plug-and-play compatibility across Mac, Windows, and PlayStation platforms, ensuring premium sound quality on the go. ## Description Buy Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res External USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter Ft. VoiceDetect Auto Mic Mute/Unmute, Two-Way Noise Cancellation, Bass Boost/Dynamic EQs, for Video Calls on Windows PC: External Sound Cards - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Works great with PS4 and PC! *It's not PLUG & PLAY* - 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! Review: Really boosts sound quality - I have a Creative sound blaster connected to my computer for about a year. Still works well. It really boosts the sound of my headphones. So I bought another one for my phone to use with my IEMs work great. Could definitely tell the difference. Fits good connection is good. I do recommend. ## Features - AUTO MIC MUTE AND UNMUTE WITH VOICEDETECT FEATURE – Avoid fumbling over your mic mute button in a video call with our VoiceDetect feature, which mutes you automatically when you stop speaking, and unmutes you instantly as you start speaking. If you need to talk to someone on the side, disable the VoiceDetect feature temporarily by manually pressing on the physical mic mute button, and reactivate the VoiceDetect feature by pressing on the same button - TWO-WAY NOISE CANCELLATION WITH NOISECLEAN FEATURES – Reduce unwanted background noise during an online work call from both ends of the conversation with the NoiseClean features. NoiseClean-out works to remove noise on your end by suppressing your static background noise like vacuum cleaning, so you can be heard clearly by the others. On the other end, NoiseClean-in does the same to the incoming audio of your co-workers, so you can hear them clearly in your headphones—minus their noise - SUPER EASY TO SET UP – VoiceDetect and NoiseClean are part of our SmartComms Kit's suite of smart communication features. Simply plug the PLAY! 4 to your PC, download the Creative app (for Windows 10 and later) to get started, or further customize them via the Advanced settings. The software also comes with Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, our suite of industry-leading audio processing technology like Surround immersion, and CrystalVoice that enhances voice clarity during video calls - BUILT-IN EQ MODES FOR ENHANCED AUDIO – Enhance your sound further with the Bass Boost and Dynamic EQs via the EQ button located on the Sound Blaster PLAY! 4. Hear deeper, richer bass with Bass Boost EQ, or expand your soundstage by boosting low–high frequencies with the Dynamic EQ. Sound Blaster PLAY! 4 is powered by hi-res audio with a 192 kHz / 24-bit DAC to deliver clean audio clarity at 110 dB; audio sounds much clearer and richer than the default audio on your computers and laptops - PORTABLE, CONVENIENT, AND WORKS WITH ALL HEADPHONES AND HEADSETS – This tiny USB-C audio adapter is no bigger than a thumb drive, and weighs just 8.3g (0.29 oz) so you can carry it in your pocket easily. Plus, the PLAY! 4 works with any of your 3.5 mm headphones and headsets, including those that comes bundled with your mobile phones, alongside with your laptops or desktops. For those with USB-A devices, we have also included a USB-C to USB-A converter so you can get started immediately ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08T9LM3LM | | Audio Output Mode | Surround | | Best Sellers Rank | #127 in External Sound Cards | | Brand | Creative | | Built-In Media | Item | | Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Headphone, PC | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,152 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 05390660194375 | | Hardware Connectivity | USB | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Hardware Platform | USB-C | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.43"L x 0.63"W x 0.31"H | | Item Weight | 45 Grams | | Manufacturer | Creative Labs | | Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz | | Mfr Part Number | 70SB186000000 | | Model Name | Sound Blaster Play! 4 | | Model Number | SB1860 | | Platform | Mac OS Big Sur 11, Mac OS Mojave 10.14, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows 10 | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 110 dB | | Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 5 1 | | UPC | 054651194373 | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Surround - **Brand:** Creative - **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Headphone, PC - **Hardware Interface:** USB - **Platform:** Mac OS Big Sur 11, Mac OS Mojave 10.14, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows 10 ## Images ![Creative Sound Blaster Play! 4 Hi-res External USB-C DAC and Sound Adapter Ft. 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Also, the Sound Blaster Play 2 has a single jack for Headphone / Speaker out cum Mic In 1 x 3.5mm jack While the Sound Blaster Play 3 has a separate jack for Headphone-out and Mic-in. - One 3.5mm (1/8-inch) 4-pole Headphone-out with Mic jack - One 3.5mm (1/8-inch) Microphone-in jack (Mono) **Q: Does it make a popping sound if there's a USB power spike?** A: Under normal working conditions, when using the Sound Blaster Play! 3, there are no reported issues regarding popping sounds deriving from power spikes. For more detailed information, please contact Creative Customer Support. **Q: Would there be any issues with using 2 of these? One for my headphones, and one for my desktop speakers?** A: I use the built-in sound card for speakers, and the SB Play!3 for headphones and microphone, so there is no problem with using two sound cards at the same time. As long as your OS and your music application recognizes the two devices as distinct, there should be no issues. **Q: Will this make my Modmic 4.0 sound louder? I currently use my Realtek onboard audio and the volume on my mic is extremely low even with boost up.** A: Yes, this is a known problem with the Realtek audio. Also avoid dongles which use the Realtek ADC. I'm guessing that this DAC/ADC does not use the Realtek chipset, although given its price maybe it does but Creative Labs has addressed the issues (which I am told are with the drivers, not the hardware). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great with PS4 and PC! *It's not PLUG & PLAY* *by Y***A 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really boosts sound quality *by A***R on April 25, 2026* I have a Creative sound blaster connected to my computer for about a year. Still works well. It really boosts the sound of my headphones. So I bought another one for my phone to use with my IEMs work great. Could definitely tell the difference. Fits good connection is good. I do recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug & Play DAC (2 Units at once) *by H***R on September 27, 2025* This little unit provides a clean and clear sound. Overall I'm very pleased with this unit. I can't say how durable it is as I'm using this on my PC so it's stationary. With this being said I have a tablet that sits below my monitor and the sound of my tablet runs through the "Line In" plug in the back of my PC so it's also converting that sound as well simultaneously with my PC sound. While converting 2 sound sources at once it still functions perfectly creating a great quality sound. For the price point I'm very pleased with this product. It was "Plug and Play" on my Windows 11 PC so the compatibility was great. Thank You Creative ## Frequently Bought Together - Sound Blaster Creative Game! 4, Hi-Res Audio Adapter, USB-C DAC External Stereo Sound Card for Windows, MAC, Consoles, PC, Phones, Laptops - SABRENT USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play No Drivers Needed. 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