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 macOS™ Sierra 10.12. 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

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 SB_INSTALL icon.
  5. 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 driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® Tactic3D Rage gaming headset. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

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

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit or 64-bit
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB headset

Notes:

To install this pack

1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
2. Double-click the downloaded file.
3. Follow the instructions on screen.

New:

• Support USB audio on PlayStation®4

Requirements:

• Microsoft® 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 with Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset and USB Wireless Transmitter

Instructions to upgrade the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB Wireless Transmitter: 

To install this firmware

1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
2. Ensure that your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Transmitter is connected to your computer.
3. Ensure that the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset is removed from your computer.
4. Uncompress the downloaded file to a folder in your local hard disk.
5. Double-click <SBTR_PCFW_US_TX_1_59_140721.exe> from the folder which stores the uncompressed files.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your transmitter and start pairing with the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset again.

WARNING: Please ensure your device is connected during installation. Do not unplug your device until full installation completes. Do not restart your PC during the firmware upgrade. Do not use a USB hub for installation.

Instructions to upgrade the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset:

To install this firmware

1. Plug in the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset directly to your computer. Do not connect it to a USB hub.
2. Power on the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset.
3. Ensure that the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB Wireless Transmitter is removed from your computer.
4. Double-click <SBTR_PCFW_US_RX_1_58_121101.exe> from the folder which stores the uncompressed files.
5. Click Upgrade. 
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. Click Close to end the firmware upgrade.
8. After installing the firmware, re-pair your headset and the USB wireless transmitter. 

Manual Pairing:

1. Press and hold the Microphone Mute button on the headset for 3 seconds. The connect LED will begin to flash rapidly.
2. Press and hold the Connect button on the USB wireless transmitter for 3 seconds. The Connect LED on the transmitter will begin to flash rapidly.
3. When the headset and the transmitter are paired, the Connect LED on both devices will stop flashing and stabilize.

New:

• Support USB audio on PlayStation®4

Requirements:

• Apple® Macintosh® OS X 10.5.8 and above
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset and USB Wireless Transmitter

Instructions to upgrade the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB Wireless Transmitter: 

To install this firmware

1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
2. Ensure that your Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Transmitter is connected to your computer.
3. Ensure that the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset is removed from your computer.
4. Double-click the downloaded file to uncompress it.
5. Double-click <SBTR_MCFW_WL_US_TX_1_59_140721> inside the uncompressed DMG file.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
7. After the installation of the firmware is completed, unplug and plug in your transmitter and start pairing with the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless headset again.

WARNING: Please ensure your device is connected during installation. Do not unplug your device until full installation completes. Do not restart your Mac during the firmware upgrade. Do not use a USB hub for installation.

Instructions to upgrade the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset:

To install this firmware

1. Plug in the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset directly to your computer. Do not connect it to a USB hub.
2. Power on the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset.
3. Ensure that the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage USB Wireless Transmitter is removed from your computer.
4. Double-click <SBTR_MCFW_WL_US_RX_1_58_A_121101> inside the uncompressed DMG file.  
5. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.
6. After installing the firmware, re-pair your headset and the USB wireless transmitter. 

Manual Pairing:

1. Press and hold the Microphone Mute button on the headset for 3 seconds. The connect LED will begin to flash rapidly.
2. Press and hold the Connect button on the USB wireless transmitter for 3 seconds. The Connect LED on the transmitter will begin to flash rapidly.
3. When the headset and the transmitter are paired, the Connect LED on both devices will stop flashing and stabilize.