CREATIVE Sound Blaster Z SB1500 - Manual (Page 6)

Audio Control Module
An external ACM (Audio Control Module) provides a built-in beamforming microphone and
microphone/headphone I/O connections.
Note:
The ACM accessory is bundled with Sound Blaster Zx only.
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Jack, Connector or Component Description
1. Volume Control Knob Controls the playback volume of the
sound card.
2. Beamforming Microphone Built-in Sound Blaster Beamforming
Microphone
3. 6.3mm Microphone In jack Connects to line-level sources (for
example, MP3 players) or
microphones with a 6.3mm plug.
4. 6.3mm Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones or head-
sets with a 6.3mm plug.
5. 3.5mm Microphone In jack Connects to line-level sources (for exam-
ple, MP3 players) or microphones with a
3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
6. 3.5mm Headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones or head-
sets with a 3.5mm (1/8-inch) plug.
Note:
The 6.3mm Microphone In jack takes priority over the 3.5mm Microphone In jack.
When connected to the Sound Blaster Z-Series, the built-in beamforming microphone features
CrystalVoice technologies which is designed to deliver crystal clear vocal fidelity in multiplayer games,
online chats and video conferencing. It also enhances voice communications for popular VoIP solutions.
Voice effects can be controlled using the Sound Blaster Z-Series Control Panel. Simply toggle between
your headphone and speakers system with a flip of a switch in the control panel.
The options of 3.5mm and 6.3mm Microphone and Headphone jacks let you have choices of your own on
which headset or microphone to be used for recording, and audiophile grade connection through the
gold-plated jacks on the ACM and Sound Blaster Zx.
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