Razer™,
the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end
precision gaming peripherals, has unveiled the Razer Maelstrom Audio
Engine™ at Games Convention, Leipzig at
Hall 4, B01. The Razer Maelstrom is a highly upgraded virtual surround
sound system found in the Razer Megalodon™,Razer’s
latest7.1 surround sound gaming headset.
Razer Megalodon –
US: $149.99; Europe: €139.99
Headphones
Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Impedance: 40 Ω at 1kHz
Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): 105 ± 4dB at 1
kHz
Max. Input Power: 200 mW
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Microphone
Frequency Response: 50 – 16,000 Hz
Sensitivity (@1kHz, 1V/Pa): -37 dB (user adjustable)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
Cable: 3.3 meters
AVAILABILITY: Q4 2008 – Worldwide
About the Razer Megalodon
The Razer Megalodon is powered by the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine,
which has the ability to process audio algorithms up to 800% faster than
traditional HRTF virtual surround sound technologies. The Razer
Megalodon is thus able to offer a convincing and realistic positional
sound stage. Gamers looking for an in-game advantage will be able to
listen to the positional cues emitted by the Razer Megalodon and hear
incoming threats before the threat can actually be seen onscreen.
Coupled with an amplified microphone with adjustable sensitivity and
leveling, the Razer Megalodon is a complete audio communications package.
The Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine originated as a military grade audio
technology developed for fighter pilots who needed precise audio
warnings for incoming missiles. The Razer Megalodon is based on this
same platform, but developed specifically for gaming.
The Razer Megalodon encompasses a circum-aural headset with replaceable
ear-pad cushions, a cushioned headband and an adjustable boom mic. The
control pod is connected to the headset via a braided cable and comes in
a glossy piano black finish with a rotating dial adjustment for volume,
mic, bass and positional sound. Meant as desk controller, the control
pod allows gamers to switch effortlessly between 2.0 stereo and 7.1
surround sound, even controlling which speakers gamers prefer to use in
the 7.1 environment.
For more information on the Razer Maelstrom Audio engine and the Razer
Megalodon, please refer to the Razer Megalodon mini-site and whitepaper
here: www2.razerzone.com/Megalodon/.
About the Razer Moray
Razer also proudly presents the Razer Moray In-Ear Noise Isolating
Gaming Earphones today at Games Convention. Designed for gamers, the
Razer Moray delivers immersive gaming audio or music on the go in a
sleek, compact package. Take your gaming on the road with the Razer Moray’s
powerful bass-driven stereo sound and mid/high range clarity. With a
standard 3.5mm mini-jack, the Razer Moray is the perfect complement to
any mobile gaming device such as the PSP®,
Nintendo DS™ or any MP3 player.
Razer Moray –
US $39.99; Europe: €29.99
Frequency response: 20 to 11000 Hz
Sound pressure level: 110 dB
Impedance: 17 Ω
Max rated input: 20 mW
Cable length: 1.3 m
Connector: 3.5 mm miniplug
Weight, including cable: 10.7 g
Quote from Razer’s president:
“The Razer Megalodon hosts our most exciting
new audio technology yet: the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine. With it, the
Razer Megalodon blows comparable VSS systems away and will deliver an
amazing gaming experience to gamers,” said
Robert “Razerguy”
Krakoff, president of Razer. He added, “We’re
proud to be launching both the Razer Megalodon and the Razer Moray at
Games Convention as it confirms our commitment to deliver compelling
products to gamers.”
High resolution image links to the Razer Megalodon:
Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Razer™
collaborates with gamers to develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge
gaming peripherals utilizing proprietary technologies that give gamers
the competitive edge. Razer products have earned critical praise and won
multiple awards from around the world for their precision, sensitivity,
usability and distinctions in product design. Razer’s
products have a reputation for being the leader in gaming peripheral
technology, with every single product engineered to near perfection. For
more information, please visit www.razerzone.com.
Razer - For Gamers. By Gamers.™
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