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This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® Recon3D (SBX). This firmware includes support for Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following bundle:

• Sound Blaster Recon3D (SBX)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D Omega Wireless (SBX)

Fixes:

• Restore profiles

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit (SP2)
• Sound Blaster Recon3D (SBX)
• USB port

Notes:

• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure SB Recon3D is set to PC MODE, and connect it to the USB port.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After installation has completed, unplug and plug your device to the USB port.
  6. If you encounter a problem with the installation, try again using the USB 2.0 port of the system.
• WARNING: Please ensure your device is connected during installation. The installation will take a while. Do not restart your PC during the firmware upgrade. Do not use a USB hub for installation.

This download contains an updated firmware for Creative® iRoar™ Mic. This firmware includes support for Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Creative iRoar Mic

What's New:

• Enable RapidTalk™ options on iRoar Megaphone app
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit
• Creative iRoar Mic

Notes:

• WARNING: Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your device again.

This download contains the Sound Blaster® Control Panel for the Sound Blaster Roar™ series and is for Windows® only. The software provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product. This software includes support for Windows 10. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster Roar
• Sound Blaster Roar 2
• Sound Blaster Roar Pro

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster Roar
• Sound Blaster Roar 2
• Sound Blaster Roar Pro

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file.
  3. Ensure that your speaker is connected as USB host audio mode.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. Restart your computer when prompted.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. This firmware includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

What's New:

• Support What-U-Hear recording with external microphone
• Fixed connectivity issue with iOS 9 devices
• Bug fixes

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above
• Sound Blaster E5

Notes:

• WARNING: Please ensure that the driver is installed before running the firmware upgrade. Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your device again.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® E5. This firmware includes support for Windows® 10 (32-bit and 64-bit). For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster E5

What's New:

• Support What-U-Hear recording with external microphone
• Fixed connectivity issue with iOS 9 devices
• Bug fixes

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 10 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 8 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit, Windows Vista® 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster E5

Notes:

• WARNING: Please ensure that the driver is installed before running the firmware upgrade. Do not unplug your device or restart your PC until full installation is completed.
• To install the firmware, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Ensure that your device is connected to your computer.
  3. Double-click the downloaded file.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your device again.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D Fury gaming headset on Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury

This download contains the following driver and application(s):

• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury driver
• Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
• Download the file onto your local hard disk.
• Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
• Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
• Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D Rage gaming headset on Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB

This download contains the following driver and application(s):

• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage driver
• Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage gaming headset series

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
• Download the file onto your local hard disk.
• Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
• Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
• Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D series gaming headset on Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Alpha
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Sigma
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Omega Wireless
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Wrath Wireless

This download contains the following driver and application(s):

• Sound Blaster Tactic3D series gaming headset driver
• Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D series gaming headset listed above

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  3. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  4. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® R3 on Mac® operating systems. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

The highlight of this package, the Sound Blaster R3 Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster R3

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6.8 and above
• Sound Blaster R3

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  3. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  4. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.

This download contains the software(s) and application(s) for all models in the Sound BlasterAxx® series. This software includes support for Mac® OS X® 10.11. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

The highlight of this package, the Sound BlasterAxx Control Panel, provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 8
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 10
• Sound BlasterAxx SBX 20
• Sound BlasterAxx AXX 200

Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6 and above
• SBX 8, SBX 10, SBX 20 or AXX 200

Notes:

• To install this pack, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
  3. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  4. Double-click the SBX_Install icon and follow the instructions on screen.