Thursday, October 2, 2008

Razer introduces the Megalodon and the Moray

Razer announced two new audio products today at the Games Convention - the Razer Megalodon 7.1 channel surround sound gaming headset, and the Razer Moray In-ear Noise Isolating Gaming Earphones. The Razer Megalodon features Razer’s new Maelstrom Audio Engine which Razer claims “has the ability to process audio algorithms up to 800% faster than traditional HRTF virtual surround sound technologies”. Thus the faster the audio processing, the quicker you’ll hear your enemies footsteps right behind you in a game.


The Razer Megalodon 7.1 surround sound gaming headset features the following:

Headphones

  • Frequency Response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 40 ohms 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

The Megalodon will be available in Q4 for $149.99 in the U.S. and EUR 139.99 in Europe.


Meanwhile, the Razer Moray In-ear Noise Isolating Gaming Earphones are also designed for gamers who need immersive audio in a compact form factor. Features of the Moray include:

  • Frequency response: 20 to 11000 Hz
  • Sound pressure level: 110 dB
  • Impedance: 17 ohms
  • Max rated input: 20 mW
  • Cable length: 1.3 m
  • Connector: 3.5 mm miniplug
  • Weight, including cable: 10.7 g

The Moray has an MSRP of $39.99 in the U.S. and EUR 29.99 in Europe.

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