In order to test the unit, we made sure to download the latest software version from the Creative Support website:

The GUI is similar to what we have seen with the internal Sound Blaster ZxR card and features a nice red/black/metallic grey color scheme. The main sections are posted on the left side like SBX Pro Studio, CrystalVoice, Scout Mode, Speakers/Headphones and so on. The SBX Pro Studio section allows us to enable and fine-tune effects like Surround, Crystalizer, Bass, work with Smart Volume or Dialog Plus:

CrystalVoice section will allow setting the microphone volume or enabling the boost, but we can also work with the funny FX filters, enable microphone Smart Volume, Noise Reduction or adjust Focus:

Scout Mode is a technology which is applicable in games and will allow us to hear only important sounds in order to have a slight advantage over the enemy. This feature will also disable the nice SBX effects so Creative have also enabled the Hot Key functionality for this filter so it can be turned on only when needed:

The Speakers/Headphones menu will let us specify the sound output, which in this case can be Headphones, Stereo or 5.1 Surround; when selecting Stereo or 5.1 Surround, we are also able to select the Full-Range Speakers option or Bass Redirection. This sound card also supports headsets with High Gain(600 ohm):