Description
Named after the sword so technologically perfect in structure and so demanding in its creation, the Sound BlasterX Katana exhibits the same sleek sophistication and formidable strength in its design and audio prowess. In a league of its own, the Katana fits right under your monitor with a slimness that's unmatched by other so-called gaming “sound bars”, and is powered and enhanced by our award winning multi-core audio DSP making it the world's first true Under Monitor Audio System (UMAS). In addition, the Sound BlasterX features the Aurora Reactive lighting system, a series of 49 programmable LED lights lined from edge to edge of the Katana chassis, making it the perfect addition to fully optimize and customize your PC and desktop setup.
The Katana gives you an immersive audio experience for your games and movies with the BlasterX Acoustic Engine and Dolby Digital Decoding. This audio system embodies the perfect combination of our most powerful 24-bit high resolution DAC and sophisticated 5-driver system. Housing a tri-amplified design where the 5 drivers are individually powered by DSP-controlled amplifiers, the Katana delivers ultra-precise audio at each part of the audio spectrum. Equipped with a plethora of connectivity options, you can trust the Katana to be one of the most versatile and most powerful speakers to ever grace your desktop.
SPECIFICATION
| Speaker Configuration | 2.1 system, Soundbar, Computer Speakers, Speakers with Subwoofer |
| Connector Type | USB-in, Optical-in (TOSLINK), Aux-in, Headset-out, Mic-in, USB Flash Drive / MP3 / FLAC, AC Wall Plug |
| Operating Temperature | 0—40°C |
| Recommended Usage | Movies / Music, Gaming, Wireless Streaming |
| Dimensions | Movies / Music, Gaming, Wireless Streaming |
| Weight | Soundbar: 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs, Subwoofer: 4 kg / 8.8 lbs |
| Drivers Configuration | 2 x 2.5″ Midbass Drivers, 1 x 5.25″ Long-throw Subwoofer Driver, 2 x 1.34″ Tweeters |
| Channels | 2.1 |
| Frequency Response | 50–20,000 Hz |
| Power Output | Total System Power: Up to 75W RMS, Peak Power: 150W |
| Bluetooth® Version | 4.2 |
| Profiles | (A2DP) Advanced Audio Distribution Profile |
| Wireless Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Technology | Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine, Dolby Digital Decoding |
| Controls | Remote Control: Yes |
| Color | Black |
| RGB | Up to 16.8 million colors |
| Supported Platforms | TV, Windows PC, Mac, PS5, PS4 Series, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Mobile (via Bluetooth®) |
| SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS | For Wireless Streaming: Compatible Bluetooth devices that support the Stereo Bluetooth Profile (A2DP) For Wireless Control: Compatible Bluetooth devices that support the Bluetooth Remote Control (AVRCP) For 7.1 Virtual Surround Audio Playback: Windows PC For Digital 5.1 Audio Playback: Optical-in For High-resolution 24-bit 96kHz Audio Playback: For PC via USB Connection For Playback via USB Flash Drive: Up to 128GB formatted in FAT16/32/exFAT. Common audio formats such as MP3, WMA, FLAC and WAV. (MP3 and WMA up to 320kbps and FLAC up to 1.3Mbps). For Sound Blaster Connect: For Windows® OS Intel Core™2 Duo processor 2.2 GHz, AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core or equivalent processor Microsoft® Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit or 64-bit 1GB RAM 600MB of free hard disk space Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port Internet connection (optional) For Direct Connection to AUX-in Jack: Analog audio devices with a 3.5mm output |
