This download contains the latest driver and application for use with your Sound Blaster® R3/Audigy 6 for Mac operating systems. This software includes support for macOS™ Catalina 10.15 only. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only

Works With:

• Sound Blaster R3/Audigy 6

Requirements:

• macOS™ Catalina 10.15

Notes:

• To install this application, do the following:
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file
  3. Double-click SB_INSTALL icon
  4. Double-click the Install icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Known Issues:
  1. User Profile icons unable to display correctly.

This download contains the latest driver and application(s) for use with your Sound Blaster® R3/A6U on Windows® operating systems. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports the following devices only:

• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

What's New:

• Added compatibility updates for Windows 10
• Fixed Stereo Mix imbalance after hot unplugging

Requirements:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10 32-bit
• Windows 8 32-bit
• Windows 8 64-bit
• Windows 8.1 64-bit
• Windows 8.1 32-bit
• Windows 7 32-bit
• Windows 7 64-bit
• Windows Vista 32-bit
• Windows Vista 64-bit

Notes:

• To install this pack
  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 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 an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® R3/A6U. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

Fixes:

• Improved vocal mic latency when all mic effects are turned off.

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 R3/A6U

Notes:

• 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.

This download contains an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® R3/A6U. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

Fixes:

• Improved USB power management
• Improved compatibility with standalone USB power adaptors
• Bug fixes that improved recording and playback audio quality
• Bug fixes that improved display settings in Sound Blaster R3/A6U Control Panel

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.6 and above
• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

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 an updated firmware for Sound Blaster® R3/A6U. For more details, read the rest of this web release note.

This download supports and is applicable for the following hardware:

• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

Fixes:

• Improved USB power management
• Improved compatibility with standalone USB power adaptors
• Bug fixes that improved recording and playback audio quality
• Bug fixes that improved display settings in Sound Blaster R3/A6U Control Panel

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
• Sound Blaster R3/A6U

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.