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title: "Sound Blaster GC7 Next Gen Gaming USB Soundcard"
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# Super X-Fi & Scout Mode spatial audio 24-bit/192kHz audiophile DAC 4 programmable buttons + tactile dials Sound Blaster GC7 Next Gen Gaming USB Soundcard

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** $256.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your game audio — command every sound, conquer every moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sound Blaster GC7 Next Gen Gaming USB Soundcard by creative
- **How much does it cost?** $256.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- creative enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Pinpoint Your Prey:** Battle and Scout Modes enhance enemy footsteps and positional cues so you always hear what others miss.
- • **Next-Level Immersion:** Super X-Fi tech recreates a multi-speaker soundstage in your headphones for cinematic, hyper-realistic audio.
- • **Instant Audio Command:** One-handed controls with 4 customizable buttons let you tweak sound and macros mid-game without missing a beat.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound:** Powered by AKM4377 DAC and a high-performance amp, enjoy pristine 24-bit/192kHz playback and virtual 7.1 surround.
- • **Seamless Game-Chat Balance:** Adjust game and voice chat volumes on the fly with a dedicated knob—stay focused without alt-tabbing.

## Overview

The Creative Sound Blaster GC7 is a premium USB soundcard designed for gamers and streamers seeking immersive, customizable audio. Featuring Super X-Fi holographic sound, dual DSP processing, and a high-fidelity AKM4377 DAC, it delivers 24-bit/192kHz playback with virtual 7.1 surround. Ergonomically built with one-handed controls, 4 programmable buttons, and a GameVoice Mix knob, it balances game and chat audio effortlessly. Compatible across PC, Mac, consoles, and mobile, the GC7 is a versatile audio command center that transforms your setup into a competitive edge.

## Description

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Review: TOP soundcard - Creative Sound Blaster GC7 Review: A Streamer’s Dream with Audiophile Punch The Sound Blaster GC7 isn’t just a USB soundcard—it’s a full-fledged audio interface designed for gamers, streamers, and creators who want hands-on control and immersive sound. With Super X-Fi tech, a powerful headphone amp, and console compatibility, it’s one of the most versatile audio tools on the market. 🎛️ Tactile Control at Your Fingertips Unlike most USB DACs, the GC7 features physical dials for master volume and GameVoice Mix, plus four programmable buttons and an EFX control panel. This layout gives streamers and gamers instant access to audio tweaks without diving into software menus. 🎧 Super X-Fi & Battle Mode: Immersive Soundscapes Creative’s Super X-Fi technology simulates a multi-speaker setup through headphones, delivering spatial audio that feels cinematic. The Battle Mode enhances positional cues, giving competitive gamers an edge in locating enemies. 🔌 Multi-Platform Connectivity The GC7 supports PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices. With USB-C, optical, line-in, and mic-in ports, it’s ready for any setup. Bluetooth control via mobile app adds another layer of flexibility. 🔊 High-Fidelity Audio Performance With a 125dB signal-to-noise ratio and support for 24-bit/192kHz playback, the GC7 delivers clean, detailed sound. The built-in Maxim MAX97220A amp drives headphones from 32 to 300 ohms, making it suitable for both gaming headsets and studio-grade cans. 🖤 Sleek Design and Solid Build The matte black chassis is compact yet premium. Knobs rotate smoothly, buttons have satisfying tactile feedback, and the LED display is bright and informative. It’s a device that feels as good as it sounds. Whether you're streaming, gaming, or just want better control over your audio environment, the Creative Sound Blaster GC7 is a powerhouse. It’s not just a soundcard—it’s your command center for immersive, customizable sound.
Review: Fantasic amp for my Xbox SX via TV optialout - Coming from the G6 which I still own, it's a excellent amp once set up correctly with head mapping battle mode is fantasic. Set up with the help of al which helped me get rid of my echoes because of incorrect SETTINGS was time consuming. The G6 is more powerful for hard to drive headphones which I don't have, i use the HD560S, if your a gamer this is a must have. I've had a schiit stack, iFi zen, steel series, astro amps and always come back to the G6 & now the gc7 my favourite setting is the Bluetooth control from the phone app!

## Features

- ON-THE-FLY CONTROLS WITH PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS | The Sound Blaster GC7 is ergonomically designed with simple and intuitive one-handed controls for quick adjustments on the fly. It also comes with 4 fully programmable buttons that you can customize with your favorite audio profiles, or program your own macros for some quick maneuvers during a live stream. You can even customize it further with your preferred RGB lighting colors to match the device colors with the rest of your setup
- DUAL DSP WITH INCREDIBLE AUDIO PROCESSING | Equipped with both Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster audio technologies, the Sound Blaster GC7 offers you top-tier audio processing capabilities. Immerse in the hyper-realistic audio holography from Super X-Fi that recreates the soundstage of a multi-speaker system in your headphones; or experience Sound Blaster’s full suite of audio enhancements that has been fine-tuned over 30 years, and customize your audio to your liking for both speakers and headphones
- HUNT DOWN YOUR ENEMIES | Sound Blaster GC7 comes with both SXFI BATTLE Mode and Scout Mode, so you can choose the best weapon for your gameplay. BATTLE Mode makes perfect use of Super X-Fi technology to bring you realistic audio cues with both direction and distance, allowing you to pinpoint the exact position of a sound source. Scout Mode focuses on detection—enhancing audio cues and bringing them closer to your ears so you can pick up the faintest sounds made by your enemies instantly
- BALANCE GAME AND CHAT AUDIO | Increase your chat volume during the strategy meeting on discord, then turn it back down to focus on the game without leaving your game screen! Simply turn the GameVoice Mix control knob to adjust the game and chat volume when you need to! The Sound Blaster GC7 is angled at the perfect position to facilitate one-handed control from any gaming setup, so you can make adjustments without even looking away from your screen
- AUDIOPHILE-CLASS DAC FOR PRISTINE AUDIO | At the core of the Sound Blaster GC7 is the AKM4377 Audiophile-class DAC which offers lower noise floor, lower distortion, and more distinct individual sound effects. Stream at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM playback and enjoy high-quality audio regardless of which source you’re using. On top of the solid audio playback, you can also indulge yourself in a cinematic experience with up to 7.1 virtual surround on both headphones and speakers, and Dolby Audio

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08ZD59L8H |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 33,859 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 44 in External Sound Cards |
| Brand | CREATIVE |
| Colour | 120 dB DNR at 24-bit / 192 kHz with Super X-Fi |
| Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (662) |
| Date First Available | 18 Mar. 2021 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hardware Platform | usb |
| Item Weight | 281 g |
| Item model number | SB1850 |
| Manufacturer | CREATIVE |
| Product Dimensions | 17.3 x 11.4 x 4.7 cm; 281 g |
| Series | gc7 |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** CREATIVE
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Platform:** PlayStation 5

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the internal dac chip used is it Sabre or other?**
A: I'm sorry but i think creative is mistaken on what they did when they provided you an answer earlier. ;-) I read that the G5 uses a Cirrus Logic CS4398, and that the CS43131 is used in the G6.  Creative states that they use the CS4398 for the G5 this on the G5 product page at amazon.ca, and also at the product page at the Creative site if you look it up... ;-)
"Audiophile-grade Headphone Amplifier

The G5 is not just a 24-bit/192kHz, 120dB USB DAC. With a Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 headphone amplifier with a low output impedance of 2.2Ω, the G5 is capable of driving headphones of up to 600Ω impedance as well as sensitive in-ear monitors in the market today.

This pocket-sized external gaming sound card also supports high-resolution audio playback of up to 24-bit/192kHz, thanks to its Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC, which has a Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 120dB." Cheers.

**Q: Is there a proper ps4 update for this product?? I read in the reviews below and there are issues.does anyone have a good setting for black ops4 ps4**
A: I’m still working on this. It’s pretty much trial and error with the eq. I did boost a lot on the mid range to hear footsteps more and put the surround on “narrow”. I think that’s key as you don’t want a wide sound stage. It will make enemies sound further that where the are. My best suggestion is to hook it up on PC but have the optical run from your PS4. From there I went into the software to manually tweet the eq in a solo match. I tried the scout mode and it was a little too much and it will lower some parts of the game that you need to hear. It depends on the headphones you are using as well and what frequencies it automatically boosts.

**Q: Will the g3 soundblaster card work with the arctis 7 using a 4 pole to 3 pole adapter?**
A: The headset jack of the Creative Sound Blaster G3 is already 4-pole, hence you will not need any adapter if the headset is already using a standard 4-pole connection.

**Q: Hi, can this improve my conference call audio quality?**
A: The Sound Blaster G3 is a highly versatile accessory that's perfect for work and play. It can improve your audio for your conference calls or while gaming.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TOP soundcard
*by B***I on 5 October 2025*

Creative Sound Blaster GC7 Review: A Streamer’s Dream with Audiophile Punch The Sound Blaster GC7 isn’t just a USB soundcard—it’s a full-fledged audio interface designed for gamers, streamers, and creators who want hands-on control and immersive sound. With Super X-Fi tech, a powerful headphone amp, and console compatibility, it’s one of the most versatile audio tools on the market. 🎛️ Tactile Control at Your Fingertips Unlike most USB DACs, the GC7 features physical dials for master volume and GameVoice Mix, plus four programmable buttons and an EFX control panel. This layout gives streamers and gamers instant access to audio tweaks without diving into software menus. 🎧 Super X-Fi & Battle Mode: Immersive Soundscapes Creative’s Super X-Fi technology simulates a multi-speaker setup through headphones, delivering spatial audio that feels cinematic. The Battle Mode enhances positional cues, giving competitive gamers an edge in locating enemies. 🔌 Multi-Platform Connectivity The GC7 supports PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices. With USB-C, optical, line-in, and mic-in ports, it’s ready for any setup. Bluetooth control via mobile app adds another layer of flexibility. 🔊 High-Fidelity Audio Performance With a 125dB signal-to-noise ratio and support for 24-bit/192kHz playback, the GC7 delivers clean, detailed sound. The built-in Maxim MAX97220A amp drives headphones from 32 to 300 ohms, making it suitable for both gaming headsets and studio-grade cans. 🖤 Sleek Design and Solid Build The matte black chassis is compact yet premium. Knobs rotate smoothly, buttons have satisfying tactile feedback, and the LED display is bright and informative. It’s a device that feels as good as it sounds. Whether you're streaming, gaming, or just want better control over your audio environment, the Creative Sound Blaster GC7 is a powerhouse. It’s not just a soundcard—it’s your command center for immersive, customizable sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantasic amp for my Xbox SX via TV optialout
*by M***S on 18 December 2025*

Coming from the G6 which I still own, it's a excellent amp once set up correctly with head mapping battle mode is fantasic. Set up with the help of al which helped me get rid of my echoes because of incorrect SETTINGS was time consuming. The G6 is more powerful for hard to drive headphones which I don't have, i use the HD560S, if your a gamer this is a must have. I've had a schiit stack, iFi zen, steel series, astro amps and always come back to the G6 & now the gc7 my favourite setting is the Bluetooth control from the phone app!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ works, but lacks quality for the price
*by L***S on 18 April 2025*

Given its expensive price and the Sound Blaster brand's reputation, I had high expectations for the Creative Sound Blaster GC7. The unit itself is sturdy and well-built, and setup was simple. For streamers and gamers who want instant control over audio settings, the programmable buttons and dials are a great feature. But I was a little let down by the audio quality. Compared to other DAC/amps in the same price range, the sound was a little muted and lacked the clear clarity I had hoped for. I put it to the test with both music and games, and the results just fell short of expectations. I was expecting much better audio performance for the money, but it's not a bad product—it works, and some people could find the features interesting. You might want to look at other options in this price range if sound quality is your top concern.

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