Creative SOUND BLASTER E5

Portable rounder

Digital to analog converter Sound Blaster E5 combines high definition audio, USB and portable headphone amplifier. It is easy to use with a computer with Mac OS, Windows and a variety of portable devices. The basis of the device is audiophile DAC Cirrus Logic CS4398 with extra high signal-to-noise ratio (120 dB) and support for 24-bit depths at a sampling frequency of 192 kHz. There is also decode MP3 files and classical CDs (16 bit / 44 kHz).

Key Features

• Realistic sound with minimal distortion - Supports 24-bit depth at a sampling frequency of 192 kHz.
• Long battery life - with battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh get up to 8 hours of playback, even when using connection via Bluetooth. Moreover, with this battery charging smartphones on the road.
• With free applications Sound Blaster Central for iOS devices and Android get a number of elements for sound control at your fingertips.
• Supports asynchronous mode, which is superior to other modes of data transfer via USB - active retrieval of data from a computer directly controls the amplifier Sound Blaster E5.
• MFi certification system for Apple iOS - to work seamlessly with iPod, iPhone or iPad.
• Recording using the technology CrystalVoice - through a pair of stereo recording intelligently spaced microphones.
• Wireless high quality sound - via Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC pairing technology APTX Low Latency and AAC.

Peak headphone amplifier

Headphones is ready to premium headphone amplifier TI6120A2 Texas Instrument, which attracts clear sound with absolutely imperceptible distortion (THD) 0.005%. Able to supply power as needed headphones. When high performance is required, the amplifier is able to react extremely quickly without raising the noise floor and decrease the signal to noise ratio. Directly on the amplifier gain switch, then you will find that perfectly serve for each handset. When you have headphones with an impedance of 120 ohms up, just keep on low profit level. Pro headphones with high impedance 120-600 ohm is suitable to use again of high value. Two outputs for headphones will allow you and your family to enjoy your favorite songs at the same time.

Playing from portable devices

From the selected device * ² operating systems iOS and Android can transmit digital signals directly to the transmitter and it then takes care of the transfer to analog handsets. Equipment includes either a wireless Bluetooth 4.1, which makes for easy pairing yet completed NFC. For high quality wireless transfer via Bluetooth is ready to support codecs APTX Low Latency, AAC and SBC.

Recording a dual-orientation and technology CrystalVoice

Sound Blaster E5 can record with a pair of built-in microphone and using the automatic orientation sensor that responds to the width and height of the device and allows recording stereo sound to smartphones and tablets. Sound Blaster E5 also uses CrystalVoice technology, which is integrated directly into the digital signal processor (DSP) as a means of reducing noise and ensures clear recordings.

Additional information:

General:
Sound Processor: SB-Axx1
Sound Enhancement: SBX Pro Studio, CrystalVoice
ASIO: playback and record

Signal / noise ratio:
120 dB (DAC)

Max. Playback quality:
Sampling frequency direct 24-bit stereo playback / record: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
DSP sampling rate 24-bit playback / record: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Microphone recording: 24 bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Optical input: 24 bits / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

Audio playback via USB from mobile devices:
Playback / recording iOS: 24 bits / 44.1, 48 kHz
Android Playback: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz

Record:
Max. Recording quality: 24 Bit / 96 kHz
Output: stereo

Output for headphones:
High gain: 120 ~ 600 ohm
Low Gain: 32 ~ 120 ohm

Connectors:
1x 3.5 mm input (line / microphone / Optical)
1x 3.5 mm output (line / optical output)
2 x 3.5 mm stereo headphone
1x microUSB
1x USB type A (host)

Bluetooth:
Version: Bluetooth 4.1
Codecs: AAC, SBC, APTX Low Latency
Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Bluetooth Multipoint: two devices
Max. Range: Up to 10 m
Pairing using NFC

Battery life:
Up to 8 hours

^{* 2} The equipment for direct digital playback ( see current manufacturer's website ):
Devices with lightning connector: iPhone 5S / 5C iPhone / iPhone 5 / iPhone 6 / 6+ iPhone / iPad 2 / iPad Air / Mini iPad / iPod Touch (5 gen).
Android devices: Samsung Galaxy S3 / Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT9505) / Samsung Galaxy S5 / Samsung Galaxy Note 2 / Samsung Galaxy Note 3/5 Nexus / Nexus 7 / Sony Xperia Z Ultra / Xiao Mi MI3 / Xiao Mi following shall be subject Note / LG G2

Software downloads:
Sound Blaster E-series Control Panel

Supported operating systems
Mac OS X v10.6.8 and higher
Windows 8.1 / 8/7 / Vista

Supported smart devices with iOS:
IPhone and iPad with iOS 6.0 or newer with Bluetooth connectivity.
IPhone and iPad with iOS 6.0 or later for streaming music from a host via USB port Lightning.

Supported smartphone with OS Android:
Phones and tablets running Android 2.3 or higher for Bluetooth.
Phones and tablets running Android 4.1 or later for streaming music via USB *
(* Firmware must implement protocol AOA2 supports streaming audio through the USB interface.)

Mobile applications Sound Blaster Central:
For iOS and Android

Microphone Type:
Built-in stereo microphone sensor auto orientation (portrait mode / landscape).

Size:
110 x 22 x 74 mm

Standard equipment:
MicroUSB cable
Table stand
Mini TOSLINK cable