C3 Gaming Sound Card

Your Footstep Radar in Every Fight

Less guessing. Clearer positioning. Faster reactions

StepSense™
Tracks Enemies Beyond Your Vision

Detect & Boost Footsteps (3-9 dB) | 10 ms Ultra-Low Latency ||No Change to Gunfire/Explosions
Trained on extensive FPS audio data, StepSense™ is continuously reffined for higher accuracy and better game compatibility

Experience It Yourself

Born for FPS Games

HEAR FROM GAMERS

Endorsed by renowned gaming creator Joshua Valour, trusted by 180K+ followers

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Choose the Right Sound Card

Gaming Audio Flagship

Master FPS precision and AAA immersion
with HiFi sound.

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Hyper Footstep Radar

Enjoy the latest StepSense™ technology to pinpoint and boost footsteps for FPS.

Born for FPS Games

HEAR FROM GAMERS

Choose the Right Sound Card

Gaming Audio Flagship

Master FPS precision and AAA immersion
with HiFi sound.

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uy Now

Hyper Footstep Radar

Enjoy the latest StepSense™ technology to pinpoint and boost footsteps for FPS.

Flagship Chipset

Reveal Fine Details with Ease

With audiophile-grade components, C3 reveals subtle details in game audio, adding depth and realism without altering the original sound design.

7.1 Spatial Audio

Battle Comes Alive

In games or movies that support multichannel output, such as Delta Force and Forza Horizon 5, enabling 7.1 audio delivers realistic distance cues and deep immersion.

Control Hub

Sound Presets for Immersion

Switch between presets or fine-tune your sound with EQ controls, all through a clean, browser-based interface, no software required.

Rich Connectivity & Controls

Specifications

General Specs

Chipset

XMOS XU316 + CS43131 + TPA6120*2

Maximum Sampling Rate

UAC 2.0:PCM 32-bit/384kHz; DSD256

UAC 1.0:PCM 16-bit/48kHz

OPT:PCM 24-bit/192kHz

COAX:PCM 24-bit/192kHz

Supported Headphone Impedence

16-300Ω

Input

Coaxial, Optical, USB-C (Power & Data), 3.5mm Microphone

Output

3.5mm Headphone, RCA

Firmware Update

USB-C Online Update

Input Voltage

DC 5V

PEQ Page Link

https://cc.fosiaudio.com

USB Driver

Required for DSD/Foobar2000

Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (Driver Required)
Mac OS X 10.6+, Linux (Driverless)

Audio Parameters

3.5mm Headphone Output (UAC)

Rated Power Output

L+R ≥ 320mW+320mW (32Ω / THD+N < 1%)

SNR

123dB (A-weighting)

THD+N

0.0004% (A-weighting)

Dynamic Range

123dB

Noise Floor

≤3μv (A-weighting)

Frequency Response

20Hz-20kHz (±0.06dB)

RCA Output (UAC)

Rated Power Output

≥2Vrms

SNR

124dB (A-weighting)

THD+N

0.0005% (A-weighting)

Dynamic Range

124dB

Noise Floor

≤3μv (A-weighting)

Frequency Response

20Hz-20kHz (±0.06dB)

Flagship Chipset

Reveal Fine Details with Ease

With audiophile-grade components, C3 reveals subtle details in game audio, adding depth and realism without altering the original sound design.

Flagship Chipset

7.1 Spatial Audio

Battle Comes Alive

In games or movies that support multichannel output, such as Delta Force and Forza Horizon 5, enabling 7.1 audio delivers realistic distance cues and deep immersion.

Flagship Chipset

Flagship Chipset

Control Hub

Sound Presets for Immersion

Switch between presets or fine-tune your sound with EQ controls, all through a clean, browser-based interface, no software required.

Flagship Chipset

General Specs

Chipset

XMOS XU316 + CS43131 + TPA6120*2

Maximum Sampling Rate

UAC 2.0:PCM 32-bit/384kHz; DSD256

UAC 1.0:PCM 16-bit/48kHz

OPT:PCM 24-bit/192kHz

COAX:PCM 24-bit/192kHz

Supported Headphone Impedence

16-300Ω

Input

Coaxial, Optical, USB-C (Power & Data), 3.5mm Microphone

Output

3.5mm Headphone, RCA

Firmware Update

USB-C Online Update

Input Voltage

DC 5V

PEQ Page Link

https://cc.fosiaudio.com

USB Driver

Required for DSD/Foobar2000

Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (Driver Required)
Mac OS X 10.6+, Linux (Driverless)

Audio Parameters

3.5mm Headphone Output (UAC)

Rated Power Output

L+R ≥ 320mW+320mW (32Ω / THD+N < 1%)

SNR

123dB (A-weighting)

THD+N

0.0004% (A-weighting)

Dynamic Range

123dB

Noise Floor

≤3μv (A-weighting)

Frequency Response

20Hz-20kHz (±0.06dB)

RCA Output (UAC)

Rated Power Output

≥2Vrms

SNR

124dB (A-weighting)

THD+N

0.0005% (A-weighting)

Dynamic Range

124dB

Noise Floor

≤3μv (A-weighting)

Frequency Response

20Hz-20kHz (±0.06dB)

Product details

Footstep Detection: Detect and enhance footsteps in real time, helping you track enemy movement with greater precision and react faster in FPS games.

AI Noise Cancellation: AI Noise Cancellation reduces background distractions like keyboard clicks and fan noise with up to 40dB deep noise reduction, delivering cleaner voice chat for gaming, streaming, and calls.

Custom Sound Presets: Fine-tune your sound with EQ presets and customizable audio controls, optimized for different game genres and immersive listening across both competitive and casual gameplay.

HiFi-Grade Gaming Audio: Powered by XMOS and TI amplifier chips, C3 delivers clean separation, detailed imaging, and precise directional audio for gaming and music alike.

Powerful Across Platforms: Compatible with PC, PS5, Switch, headsets, and desktop speakers, C3 works as an all-in-one gaming DAC and amplifier for both competitive play and everyday entertainment.

What‘s in the box?
  • Fosi Audio C3
  • User Manual
  • USB-A/C to USB-C Cable
  • Y-Splitter Cable