#Sound blaster recon 3d wireless headset pro

Sadly, we found Scout Mode to create an audible hiss, as well as prove largely useless in games it’s not the unfair advantage Creative might have you believe.Ĭlick to enlarge - A switch on the alternate side enables you to manually adjust the microphone levelsĪnother odd feature of the Recon 3D is its wireless connection module, which enables it to supply wireless audio to Creative’s Tactic3D Omega Wireless headphones via a wireless module fitted into a cartridge slot between the USB and optical inputs. This analyses the audio and enhances certain frequencies, with the claim that it allows you to more easily hear footsteps, gun shots and other game-critical noises.

These settings are then saved to the unit, so you’re able to use almost all these settings (the consoles handle voice-comms separately) from whatever audio source is plugged into the Recon 3D.Īs well as the expected audio controls and mute button, the Recon3D itself also holds an extra feature in the form of Scout Mode.

#Sound blaster recon 3d wireless headset pro

There’s also support for Dolby Pro Logic surround sound decoding and further dynamic range controls, as well as microphone manipulation suite CrystalVoice, should you want to make yourself sound like Darth Vader, a Munchkin or an old geezer over voice comms.

Click to enlarge - The new Recon3D control Panel (left) and the input switch allowing you to use a PC, Xbox 360 or PS3 with the Recon3D