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Razer Leviathan 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Bar Review

2014/12/15

Geek News, News, Reviews, Tech News, Tech Review

Razer was kind enough to let us borrow their new sound bar, the Razer Leviathan 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Bar, for a couple weeks to evaluate its performance. Visually, the Leviathan looks like it could be found in a high-end home audio store. It has a black, sleek design that exudes a high level of class and sophistication. The Razer logo, proudly displayed in the center of the sound bar’s front-facing side, is a light gray that provides attractive reminder of just who this sound bar was made by.

Official Specs

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Sound bar specs

Total power output : 30W (15W x 2RMS)
Full range drivers : 2 x 2.5” / 63.5mm
Tweeter drivers : 2 x 0.74” / 19 mm
Impedance : 8Ω
Frequency response rate : 180Hz – 20KHz
Approximate weight : 4.4lbs / 2Kg

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Subwoofer specs

Type : Passive
Total power output : 30W RMS
Full range drivers : 5.25” / 133mm
Impedance : 8Ω
Frequency response rate : 20Hz – 180Hz
Approximate weight : 5.1lbs / 2.35Kg

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Installing the Razer Leviathan into your home entertainment system (or computer workstation) is fairly straightforward. The soundbar accepts 3.5mm and fiber optic cables from the audio source of your choosing, and the subwoofer unit connects to the sound bar via cable. After plugging it into a wall socket, you are pretty much good to go. If you want to take your audio into the future with wireless technology, you can connect to the Razer Leviathan using its Bluetooth 4.0 AptX technology. They promise that the sound quality is indistinguishable from wired sound and, surprisingly, they were right. Of course, I was using my iPhone 5 to provide the sound, so it could have been that the smartphone’s audio files were simply not of a high enough quality to show any difference, but I digress. The Leviathan also supports NFC if your device is capable of using it – unfortunately, my iPhone is not (Apple, why???).

I was very happy with how my Blu-ray movies sounded and the 5.1 channel surround effect was fairly convincing. The sound bar contains two full-range drivers for the front right and left sound channels and two tweeters, so this is not simply a two-speaker virtual surround solution. Still, it is obviously not as good as having dedicated, separate speakers placed around you, but it is a decent second to that option (and a lot cheaper). Playing Destiny on my PlayStation 4 also yielded great results, and I was blown away (almost literally) by the amount of bass the Razer Leviathan is capable of producing from its subwoofer unit. If you have the Leviathan up near a joining wall in your dorm, house, or apartment, you may need to reduce the bass levels a bit as not to annoy your neighbors.

Overall, the Razer Leviathan is a great sound bar – especially for $199.99. It has multiple connection options, good surround sound effect and audio quality, as well as room-filling amounts of bass. It is the perfect audio solution for you if you want to enjoy your movies or game consoles without having to spend money on a full home theater speaker system. It would also make a great audio system for those of you in a dorm or small apartment – given its inexpensive nature and quality.

The Razer Leviathan is available now for $199.99 at Razer’s official website.

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DCS: MiG-15bis Available for Pre-Order

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

DUXFORD, UK, December 12^th, 2014 – DCS: MiG-15bis is now available for pre-purchase!

Belsimtek in cooperation with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce thatDCS: MiG-15bis is available for pre-purchase from the DCS e-shop. The pre-purchase provides both a 20% discount off the retail price and access to the Open Beta coming in February 2015.

Pre-purchase: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

In addition to the 20% purchase discount, pre-purchasers will receive a 20% full-price value in bonus points for future purchases!

http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/faq/bonus_rules/

Developed in the years immediately following World War II, the MiG-15bis was a first-generation jet fighter designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau of the Soviet Union. The MiG-15bis is a single engine, swept-wing jet that saw over 15,000 copies produced. The MiG-15 gained fame in the skies over Korea where it battled the F-86 Sabre and other allied aircraft. It proved an excellent match to the Sabre, and it often came down to the skill of the pilot that determined who made it home and who was left dangling from a parachute. Having an excellent thrust-to-weight ratio and good climbing characteristics, the MiG-15bis was also armed with two NR-23 23mm cannons and a single, powerful N-37 37mm cannon. Not surprisingly, it is considered by many as one of the deadliest fighters of the era.

Key Features of the DCS: DCS: MiG-15bis:

• Unmatched flight physics that allow you to truly feel what it’s like to fly this legend of the USSR.
• Highly detailed, six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit.
• Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse.
• Accurate MiG-15bis model, country markings, and weapons.
• Detailed modelling the MiG-15bis instruments, weapons, engine, radios, fuel, and electrical systems.
• Battle DCS: F-86F Sabre’s in single and multiplayer games.

ABOUT DCS WORLD

Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) is a free-to-play digital battlefield game, focusing on a military aircraft, ground unit, and naval simulation. It includes a FREE TF-P1D Mustang and a Su-25T attack aircraft. DCS World includes a vast mission area of the Caucasus region that encompasses much of Georgia – the location of the 2008 conflict. Further maps will be available in 2014.

Additionally, DCS World includes:

• Powerful mission and campaign editors
• Multiplayer
• Massive inventory of air, land and sea combat units and weapons
• Advanced AI
• Fast mission generator
• Dynamic weather and seasons
• Mission replay system
• Pilot log book

This all allows the creation of engaging, real-world combat missions in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true “sandbox” simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of combat and civilian units. DCS World allows both realistic game play and more relaxed game play to suit the player.

Download DCS World for free from: www.dcs-world.com

About The Fighter Collection

The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe’s largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites:http://www.fighter-collection.com/

Grand Ages: Medieval Revealed

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Ridgewood, NJ – Dec 12, 2014 – Witness for yourself the unrivaled scale and majesty of Grand Ages: Medieval as Kalypso Media is excited to reveal its first ever Flythrough Trailer. The debut footage shows off the gigantic in-game environment where players can build, develop and conquer Europe as they see fit. From luscious green woodlands and the crags of mountainous peaks, to river-filled rolling hills, the entirety of Europe is available to explore and utilize. How you begin to develop an empire is completely up to you – whether it is the considered approach of diplomacy or the strength of military arms that forges your path to greatness. Craft useful trade routes (watch out for plundering bandits), develop key relationships with surrounding settlements or intimidate the opposition with the might of your army.

Grand Ages: Medieval is scheduled for release in 2015 for PC. The Flythrough Trailer can be watched below. For more information and game updates please visit www.kalypsomedia.com.

About Grand Ages: Medieval

It is the year 1050 AD. At the beginning of the High Middle Ages development in Europe has seen an unprecedented level of progress and a rapidly growing population spreads across the length and breadth of the continent. New frontiers are explored, settlements founded and vast trading routes established. As the head of one of these small settlements, it falls upon you to lead your people towards greatness. Explore a vast world, gather resources, encounter other societies and use your trading expertise to expand and make your fortune. Found new cities, progress your nation with inventive technology and protect your trade routes against barbarian attacks until you are powerful enough to begin your conquest over Europe and forge a bold new empire.

Grand Ages: Medieval is a real-time strategy game from Gaming Minds. Lead your people and advance through the decades by utilizing construction, research, expansion, and conquest in an area extending from Scandinavia and North Africa; to Portugal, the Caucasus and the Middle East. Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe. Experience an exciting campaign with elaborately designed cutscenes, play by your own rules in free play or test your skills in multiplayer against up to 8 players!

Features of Grand Ages: Medieval

Explore a gigantic game world of over 20 million square kilometers, plot strategically where to found important cities and defend your kingdom against foreign powers
Raise an army and fight your opponents with knights, archers and cavalry
Produce and trade 20 different goods to meet the demands of your citizens and soldiers: such as coal, fruits and pottery
Research and utilize 50 major technological advancement of the Middle Ages, including the three-field crop rotation, the low warp loom or the longbow
Face devastating natural disasters like storms, fires, volcanoes, droughts, earthquakes… or even the Black Death
Challenging Multiplayer Mode for up to 8 players via network and online

Synthetic Empires Join Galactic Civilizations III Beta

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Plymouth, MI December 11, 2014 Stardock released today the third major beta update for its genre-defining space strategy game, Galactic Civilizations III, further enhancing and altering the strategies that lead to galactic dominance. Available now for a beta-discounted price of $44.99 at http://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/,Beta 3 adds the synthetic Yor race to the struggle for interstellar dominance: aggressive inorganic sentients who offer players a wholly new experience by completely ignoring the rules around farming and population growth.

Galactic Civilizations III is the next installment in one of the highest-rated strategy series of all time, created by the original developers at Stardock. Players expand their space empires across galaxies that range up to enormous maps only possible thanks to Galactic Civilizations III‘s 64-bit engine, which allows both Stardock and modders to put an effectively unlimited amount of content in the game. Unique tech trees for each of the game’s eight races and multiple victory conditions give a huge number of ways to play not even counting custom races, ships, maps, and franchise-first online multiplayer.

Galactic Civilizations III Beta 3 also includes the first pass on ship combat animation, so players can watch their intricate original designs trade flaming death with Stardock-created ships from the main map view. Damage is now reflected, so players may want to consider a trip to the shipyard for that fleet trailing smoke and flame after a pitched battle. This early taste of deep-space combat is only an appetizer for the more detailed combat depictions to come.

The first of many cutscenes have been added to Beta 3 as well, so prepare accordingly. Mark your first capital ship’s launch, planetary invasion commenced, anomaly explored, and more with these gorgeous vignettes hand-crafted by Stardock’s in-house cinematic team.

User Tezmagorian was recently voted the winner of the first Galactic Civilizations III Ship Designer Contest by the community, beating out more than 180 high-quality entries and seven other finalists to ultimately win a $1,000 cash prize. All eight finalists’ ships are to be added to the retail game, highlighting Stardock’s commitment to and interaction with its beta community. See more at http://www.galciv3.com/shipdesignercontest.

Galactic Civilizations III Beta 3 is available now via Steam Early Access. The full game is scheduled to release in spring 2015. To learn more, please visit http://www.galciv3.com or view the development team’s weekly livestream, Fridays at 3pm Eastern, at http://www.twitch.tv/stardock.

For more information about Stardock, please go to http://www.stardock.com.

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Tropico 5: Waterborne Announced

2014/12/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Ridgewood, NJ – Dec 11, 2014 – Explore the full potential of the ocean industry in ‘Waterborne,’ the first major expansion for infamous city-builder/political sim Tropico 5. The future of Tropico lies on its shores – and now renowned leader El Presidente wants to spread his reign out into the sea and take advantage of lucrative new industrial opportunities by constructing waterborne structures across the coast. The expansion features water based game mechanics for the first time in the history of the series and comes with a slew of new features and enhancements, such as water traffic, larger coastal areas and new events to keep even the most seasoned island ruler on their toes.

Build brand new offshore alternatives for defense, food, energy, entertainment and even housing. Organize and coordinate transport to production buildings like the Oyster and Kelp farms, construct tidal power plants as an eco-friendly alternative to nuclear power and build luxurious floating apartments. Launch military submarines to bolster your naval forces – or create an exotic bathysphere attraction to compliment your bustling tourist paradise. The ‘Waterborne’ expansion for Tropico 5includes an all-new campaign spanning six epic scenarios, new dialogue and story. Plus, all new content and offshore gameplay works with existing sandbox maps and multiplayer modes.

‘Waterborne’ for Tropico 5 is out to download for PC via Steam on December 17^th for $19.99. Screenshots for the expansion are available to download below – and for more information please visit www.worldoftropico.com

Techland Rewards Dying Light Supporters with Top-Tier Weapons

2014/12/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

December 11, 2014 – Warsaw, Poland/ Today Techland launched a unique campaign for all existing Dying Light fans. As a way to thank players for their support and trust, Techland is rewarding all current and future pre-orders with access to rare in-game weapons. These weapons will be distributed in the form of special weapon dockets which can be redeemed in-game. The sooner participants register their pre-orders, the more weapons they will receive – with each week before the launch of Dying Light bringing one more weapon docket to their accounts. The full process is explained in this infographic.

To take part in the campaign, players need to sign up at dockets.dyinglightgame.com. The dockets can then be redeemed for top-tier weapons when playing the game.

Dying Light is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the PC, and is scheduled for release in 2015 on January 27th in the Americas, January 28th in Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and January 30th in Europe.

Universal CityWalk New Year’s Eve Movie Night Announced

2014/12/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Universal City, California, December 11, 2014– The countdown to 2015 begins with Universal CityWalk’s all-new “New Year’s Eve Movie Night” celebration at the CityWalk AMC Theatres, featuring five of Universal Pictures’ most iconic films, including “Jurassic Park,” “E.T. The Extra Terrestrial,” “Back to the Future” and a double feature of “Dracula” and “Frankenstein.”

The New Year’s Eve festivities will include a red carpet entry and live DJ dance party with appearances by such favorite Universal Studios Hollywood characters as the Minions, Doc Brown, Dracula, Frankenstein and the quintessential Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe, in honor of the theme park’s 50^th anniversary.

Admission tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child and include a movie ticket to the selected film, the DJ countdown dance party, complimentary soft drink, all you can eat popcorn and a New Year’s Eve goodie bag. The “New Year’s Eve Movie Night” event will take place on the 2^nd level of the AMC Theatres.

In addition to “Movie Night,” revelers can celebrate in style at any one of Universal CityWalk’s many restaurants and nightclubs offering a variety of festive New Year’s Eve private parties, including Howl at the Moon, Infusion Lounge, Jillian’s Hi Life Lanes, Saddle Ranch Chop House and Wolfgang Puck Bistro.

During the construction phase of its epic transformation, Universal CityWalk is modifying its traditional New Year’s Eve celebration and will not include fireworks and outdoor concert performances.

More information about Universal CityWalk is available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com. Regular updates also can be found on CityWalk’s Twitter @CityWalkLA, Facebook pageUniversal CityWalk Hollywood and Instagram @CityWalkLA.

Universal CityWalk is Southern California’s dynamic entertainment, dining and shopping destination that reflects the area’s rich cultural diversity. The iconic open-air leisure and nightlife complex provides “Always Unexpected” entertainment options and has served as a prototype for similar destinations. Universal CityWalk includes the high-tech concert venue, “5 Towers,” L.A.’s best movie-going experience at the CityWalk AMC Theatres and unique venues such as Infusion Lounge, iFly indoor skydiving and mechanical bull-riding at Saddle Ranch Chop House.

Krytac Trident LMG Limited Edition Airsoft Gun Review

2014/12/11

Jerry Paxton

Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, News, Reviews

KRISS Arms made serious waves at the 2014 SHOT Show in Las Vegas when they unveiled their KRYTAC airsoft brand, as well as their “Trident” line of AEGs. The wall on the show floor had a whole array of airsoft gun models – from big to small. One of them that caught my eye was the KRYTAC Trident LMG. The Trident LMG models itself after a real world support weapon that fires 5.56mm rounds – meaning that it is lighter and more maneuverable than their heavier, more-traditional “SAW” brethren. Of course, this smaller round also means less stopping power, but this is airsoft – real world caliber makes no difference.

What does make a difference is weight. Running around all day with an airsoft gun in your hands can get tiring – especially if you are using a SAW replica airsoft gun. They can weigh up to 20 lbs or more. The Trident LMG promised lighter weight as well as increased reliability thanks to the custom gearbox KRYTAC was touting.

*Photo from Airsoft-BB.com

The first shipment of KRYTAC Trident LMGs were sold out pretty much before they even hit US shores with pre-orders going through the roof on popular airsoft retailers like AirsoftGI.com. We were lucky enough to snag one of the second wave which hit Evike.com and couldn’t be happier with it.

In terms of sheer performance data, the KRYTAC Trident LMG doesn’t disappoint, averaging 385 FPS in our tests using .20G BBs. With an 11.1V LiPo battery, we read an average rate of fire of 22 rounds per second. Speaking of batteries, the KRYTAC Trident stock gives you a lot of options in terms of battery types. Additionally, this AEG comes with a built-in MOSFET unit, so feel free to run those 11.1V LiPo batteries without fear. As an aside, the KRYTAC stock is beautiful and ours had next to no wobble in it. Also, I love the latch system on the butt stock – it allows for easy access to the battery compartment without having to pull out a screwdriver.

Internally, the KRYTAC Trident LMG uses the same KRYTAC gearbox being used in the other AEGs of the Trident line – that is to say, it is a rugged beast of a gearbox. With reinforced shell and quick-change spring, it should last you for a long, long time without having to be opened up and tweaked. A steel gearset, ported piston head, padded cylinder head, one-piece sector gear, and an internal MOSFET are just a “few” of the features you’ll find within. Overall, this is one terrific gearbox and I hope that KRYTAC will eventually sell it solo so it can be dropped into other designs.

The biggest issue I encountered while using the KRYTAC Trident LMG is that its box magazine does not sit tightly in the AEG’s magazine well. There is a bit of wobble to it and, especially when fully loaded, is fairly noticeable. I managed to stabilize the box magazine by wrapping the insertion point with some electrical tape, but it’s not an ideal solution and still wobbles a little. Also, when playing in semi-automatic fire only games (encountered a lot at HSP), I noticed that the motor definitely heated up a bit after a lot of shooting. This isn’t a huge deal and is actually somewhat normal for AEGs when shooting lots of semi-automatic fire, but worth mentioning.

Overall, the KRYTAC Trident LMG is a support gunner’s dream. Not only is it lighter than most SAW type AEGs, but is also features an aggressive look and kick-ass gearbox that is, arguably, the finest version 2 gearbox to be included in a stock AEG.

KRYTAC’s Official Website

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Freespace Tactics Tabletop Game on Kickstarter

2014/12/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

December 11, 2014– Interplay and designer Chris Taylor (Fallout®, Starfleet Command, and the Nemo’s War boardgame) have teamed up to bring the classic FreeSpace™ video game series to the tabletop with FreeSpace Tactics™; a fast and deadly game of space conflict combining deck-construction and miniatures-based combat.

FreeSpace Tactics will be available exclusively through the newly launched Kickstarter campaign and will not be sold in stores.

FreeSpace Tactics on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/606843645/freespace-tactics

“I designed Freespace Tactics from the ground up to replicate the frenzied dogfights of the video game,” said Designer Chris Taylor. “Rather than focus on the charts and measurements typical of miniatures war gaming, Freespace Tactics is made to be fast-paced with a lot of room for individual style.”

John Nee, CEO of Cryptozoic Entertainment, commented, “Interplay and Cryptozoic are neighbors and good friends, so we knew early on that they were working on something special withFreeSpace Tactics. We came onboard to help with design support, playtesting, and the promotional campaign, using our experience to improve an already amazing product. Chris Taylor is not only a world-class video game designer, but an incredible tabletop game designer. With FreeSpace Tactics, he has made an excellent ship-to-ship strategy game that is fun and expandable and may take over your entire life.”

FreeSpace Tactics is a competitive game of space combat for 2-4 people in which players build hands of movement cards to dodge missiles and asteroids and flank opponents, employ pilot abilities and powerful Ace cards to gain advantages, and unleash devastating attacks unique to their ship miniatures.

FreeSpace Tactics is set during the timeline of the originalFreeSpace PC game. In keeping with its origins, the stats for ship miniatures and weaponry, and features such as expendable afterburner cards, have been adapted directly from the digital games.

FreeSpace Tactics will be available exclusively through the current Kickstarter campaign, beginning December 11 with a funding goal of $75,000 (USD).

Game Features
– Based on the FreeSpace video game series published by Interplay.
– Tactical dogfights, combining miniatures combat and deck-construction.
– 4 Ships and 12 Pilots with unique stats and abilities.
– Beware of asteroids, defensive turrets, and other set pieces.
– Optional expansions add additional players, ship miniatures, and cards.
– 2-4 players, 30-45 minutes, ages 13+.

Razer Debuts Seiren Digital Microphone

2014/12/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the Razer Seirēn (stylized as “Seirēn” and pronounced “Sigh-ren”), a plug-and-play digital microphone designed for studio-grade recording and streaming.

The Razer Seirēn features a versatile multi-pattern USB digital connection capable of four different recording pattern configurations with three custom-tuned 14 mm condenser capsules. This makes the Razer Seirēn digital microphone ideal for the needs of professional musicians, streamers and YouTubers who demand superior clarity. With plug-and-play simplicity this microphone is simple to use at the studio or at home.

The Razer Seirēn also allows content creators to quickly switch between 4 different polar recording patterns (Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional and Omnidirectional) by rotating the main control knob allowing for greater versatility of use depending on recording applications. The microphone’s built-in headphone amplifier allows for zero latency, real time accurate monitoring of recordings to ensure users sound exactly as they intend to.

“Platforms like YouTube and Twitch are a big part of how people experience their media today, and they shape how we interact with each other,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Tuned for a professional-style setup and able to be assembled and transported quickly and easily, the Razer Seirēn is a microphone designed specifically for streamers and YouTubers.”

Razer is also initiating a “Razer Sponsored Streamer Program” to help aspiring content creators and streamers take their recordings to a professional level. Content creators will be divided up into 3 experience levels and are entitled to different levels of sponsorships ranging from a sponsored Razer Seirēn to a full Razer peripheral suite. Razer is committed to help budding streamers achieve higher level recordings and create immersive content.

For more information on the Razer Sponsored Streamer Program, visit www.razerzone.com/sponsored-streamer

The Razer Seirēn digital microphone is the company’s latest audio product designed to go beyond pure gaming. Earlier this year, Razer launched the Leviathan, a gaming and music soundbar and the Adaro audio line, a series of four headphones tuned for music and designed for comfort and durability. The Adaro collection continues to be popular among EDM artists, musicians and avid music listeners ever since its acclaimed launch at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show.

Beyond its music partners, Razer works with some of the top professional gaming YouTubers and streamers, many of which were inspirations in the creation of the Razer Seirēn and will play roles in its future development.

Professional recording accessories such as a shock mount and pop filter are also available to pair with the Razer Seirēn digital microphone for the complete recording setup. These accessories along with the Razer Seirēn professional bundle will be available exclusively on RazerStore. For more information, visit http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-seiren

Price:

Razer Seirēn digital microphone U.S. $179.99 / EU €179.99

Shock mount accessory for the Razer Seirēn U.S. $49.99 / EU €49.99 (RazerStore exclusive)

Pop filter accessory for the Razer Seirēn U.S. $49.99 / EU €49.99 (RazerStore exclusive)

Razer Seirēn professional bundle U.S. $229.99 / EU €229.99 (RazerStore exclusive)

Availability:

Razerzone.com – Pre-Order

Worldwide – December 2014

Product features:

HD recording with outstanding clarity
4 adjustable recording patterns (cardioid, stereo, omni directional , bi-directional)
Quick controls for pattern switching, headphone volume and mic gain
Built in headphone amplifier with zero latency output
Plug-and-play recording via single USB connection

Microphone specifications

Power required / consumption: 5 V / 500 mA (USB)
Sample rate: 192 kHz
Bit rate: 24 bit
Capsules: 3 x 14 mm condenser capsules
Polar patterns: stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, bi-directional
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 4.5 mV / Pa (1 kHz)
Max SPL: 120 dB (THD: 0.5% 1 kHz)

Headphone amplifier

Impedance: > 16 Ω
Power output (RMS): 130 mW
THD: 0.009%
Frequency response: 15 Hz – 22 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 114 dB

For more information about the Razer Seirēn, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-seiren