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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 Sound Blaster® Connect application for Mac® operating systems. For more details, please read the rest of this web release note.

Sound Blaster Connect provides you with various configuration options to enhance the performance of your product and personalize your audio settings.

Works With:

• Creative® iRoar™ Go

Requirements:

• Mac® OS X® 10.9 and above

Notes:

• To install this application, 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 to uncompress it.
  4. Double-click the uncompressed DMG file.
  5. Double-click the SB_INSTALL icon.
  6. 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.

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

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

New in Sound Blaster Tactic(3D) Control Panel:

• Scout Mode* - This proprietary technology allows you to hear your enemies from further away in your game, giving you a distinct tactical advantage in combat.
  * Scout Mode is not available for Windows XP

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit; Microsoft 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 32-bit or 64-bit with Service Pack 2 or higher
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage gaming headset series

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 the screen.

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

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

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

Requirements:

• Mac OS X® 10.5
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage gaming headset series 

Notes:

• To install this pack:
  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. 
  5. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the screen.

Fixes:

• Resolves the wireless interference of transmitter with Wifi equipment near the headset.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® 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 Omega Wireless Headset
• Sound Blaster Tactic3D USB wireless transmitter

Notes:

• This download upgrades the firmware of your USB transmitter
• If this is your first time connecting the USB transmitter to your computer, please install the driver before proceeding.
• If you are using a notebook computer, you are recommended to power it by the mains, and not by the battery.
• It is recommended that you connect the USB transmitter directly to your computer. Do not connect it to a USB hub.
• To install this firmware
  1. Download the file onto your local hard disk.
  2. Close all application and Windows Explorer that are currently running.
  3. Connect the USB transmitter to your computer.
  4. Double-click the downloaded file.
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
     WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB transmitter while the firmware is being upgraded.
• After installing this firmware, you will need to re-pair your headset and the USB transmitter.

This download contains an improved version of the firmware found on your Creative ZEN® Style M100 player. For more details, read the rest of this Web release note.

What’s New: 

• Improved compatibility and support for wider range of Class 4 16GB/32GB microSD cards 
• Fixed play mode issues after playing recorded files
• Allows setting of sensitivity level
• Fixed recording issues
• Improvement in displaying long dates
• Improvement in general messaging  

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
• USB port
• Creative ZEN Style M100 player 

Notes:

To install this firmware, do the following:

1. Download the firmware file to your computer’s local hard disk.
2. Close all application windows that are currently running on your computer.
3. Connect your player to your computer.
4. Backup your player's content before proceeding with this firmware update.
5. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions on the screen.