INTRODUCING THE NEW RAZER KRAKEN V2: RE-DESIGNED WITH CUSTOM-TUNED DRIVERS, UNIBODY ALUMINUM FRAME, AND ENHANCED COMFORT FOR eSPORTS ATHLETES.

INTRODUCING THE NEW RAZER KRAKEN V2: RE-DESIGNED WITH CUSTOM-TUNED DRIVERS, UNIBODY ALUMINUM FRAME, AND ENHANCED COMFORT FOR eSPORTS ATHLETES.

New Razer Kraken Pro V2 and Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 gaming headsets feature larger 50 mm custom-tuned drivers for balance between in-game audio and team communications, a unibody aluminum metal frame for extended durability, and redesigned ergonomics for maximum comfort and zero fatigue.

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer, the leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the all-new Razer Kraken Pro V2 and Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 gaming headsets. They bring a comprehensive list of new updates to the original design to meet the increased demands of eSports athletes and enthusiast gamers today.

Razer Kraken Pro V2 gaming headset

50 mm audio drivers for balanced in-game audio and communications

Improved audio performance in the Razer Kraken V2 headsets center around two custom-tuned 50 mm drivers. These are larger than those found in previous generation Kraken headsets, delivering a wider frequency range that is perfectly balanced between in-game audio and team communications.

The Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 also features an advanced 7.1 virtual surround sound engine that allows complete customization to pinpoint positional audio specific to an individual gamer.

Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 gaming headset

Unibody aluminum frame for extended durability

The Razer Kraken V2 headsets are constructed with an all-new unibody aluminum frame that is more durable and flexible than other commonly used headset materials. 

It has been tested extensively to withstand drops, bending out of shape, added weight, rough handling, and more. The result is a headset that is truly ready for all the rigors of pro-gaming.

Designed for maximum comfort and zero fatigue

The headband was designed for balanced weight distribution and reduced clamping force to maximize comfort during lengthy gaming sessions.

The ear cushions are larger, softer, and better sound-isolating than before. In addition, they are easily interchangeable, with a choice between circular or oval shaped-designs* allowing for a personalized fit.

In addition, the new ear cushions feature special inmold channels which enable specs-wearing gamers to wear the headset free of strain after extended game play.

*Oval shaped ear cushions sold separately.

Crystal-clear communication

The microphones on both the Razer Kraken Pro V2 and Kraken 7.1 V2 offer a unidirectional recording pattern and convenient retractable design.

Unique to the Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 is an active noise-cancelling digital microphone, activated via Razer Synapse, which lets gamers cut through the noise at LAN events to deliver crisp, clear communication to teammates.

“We designed the Razer Kraken V2 headsets to deliver the best eSports-focused experience,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Pro-gaming athletes of today will excel thanks to the Razer Kraken V2’s powerful 50mm custom-tuned drivers, highly durable unibody aluminum frame and redesigned ergonomics for maximum comfort.”

The new Razer headsets are available for pre-order starting Oct 3^rd. For more information, visit www.razerzone.com/kraken-pro-v2

PRICE & AVAILBILITY:

Razer Kraken Pro V2 analog 3.5 mm gaming headset

USD79.99/EU89.99

Razerzone.com – Pre-orders start Sept 29^th 2016

Worldwide – Oct 2016

Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 digital USB gaming headset

USD99.99/EU109.99

Razerzone.com – Register your interest

Worldwide – Oct 2016

PRODUCT FEATURES:

Razer Kraken Pro V2

·         50 mm audio drivers custom-tuned for balanced in-game audio and communications

·         Unibody aluminum frame for extended durability

·         Designed for maximum comfort and zero fatigue

Tech specs

Headphones:

·         Frequency response: 12 Hz – 28 kHz

·         Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz

·         Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 118 dB

·         Input power: 30 mW (Max)

·         Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium magnets

·         Inner ear cup diameter: 56 mm / 2.2 in.

·         Connection type: Analog 3.5 mm

·         Cable length: 1.3 m / 4.27 ft. plus 2 m / 6.6 ft mic splitter adapter cable

·         Approx. weight: 322 g / 0.71 lbs.

Microphone:

·         Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz

·         Signal-to-noise ratio: > 55 dB

·         Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 ± 3 dB

·         Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional

In-line controls:

·         Analog volume control wheel

·         Microphone quick mute toggle

Audio usage:

·         Devices with 3.5 mm audio jack

Audio + microphone usage

·         Devices with 3.5 mm audio + mic combined jack

System requirements

·         PC / Mac / PlayStation® 4 / Xbox One*

·         Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.9 (or higher)

·         Internet connection for driver installation

·         At least 100 MB of free hard disk space

*May require an Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter (not included)

For more information on the Razer Kraken Pro V2, please visit www.razerzone.com/kraken-pro-v2

Razer Kraken 7.1 V2

·         Advanced 7.1 virtual surround sound engine for pinpoint positional audio

·         Active noise-cancelling digital microphone for crystal-clear communication*

·         Unibody aluminum frame for extended durability

*Active noise-cancelling only available on PC

Tech specs

Headphones:

·         Frequency response: 12 Hz – 28 kHz

·         Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz

·         Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 123 dB

·         Input power: 30 mW (Max)

·         Drivers: 50mm, with Neodymium magnets

·         Inner ear cup diameter: 56 mm / 2.2 in.

·         Connection type: Digital USB

·         Cable length: 2 m / 6.6 ft.

·         Approx weight: 346 g / 0.76 lbs.

Microphone:

·         Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz

·         Signal-to-noise ratio: > 55 dB

·         Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 ± 3 dB

·         Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional

System requirements

·         PC / Mac / PlayStation® 4

·         Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.9 (or higher)

·         Internet connection for driver installation

·         At least 100 MB of free hard disk space

For more information on the Razer Kraken 7.1 V2, please visit www.razerzone.com/kraken-71-v2

ASUS Launches updated G11 Gaming Desktop

ASUS Launches updated G11 Gaming Desktop

-- ASUS G11CD now features the latest NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 10-Series graphics cards for the ultimate VR and Gaming experience --

Fremont, CA (September 23, 2016) -- If you want to get into PC gaming, it doesn’t get much better than theASUS G11 gaming desktop. ASUS is excited to announce availability of the next-generation G11 gaming desktop powered by a selection of 6th-generation Intel® Core™ processors and featuring the latest NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 10-Series graphics cards.  ASUS G11 takes gaming visuals to a whole new level, allowing gamers to experience the latest games at their ‘Ultra’ settings in 4K UHD, or be immersed in a multi-display gaming setup on up to three HD displays. In addition, G11 provides gamers low latency and plug-and-play compatibility with leading VR headsets driven by NVIDIA VRWorks™ technologies for even more immersive gaming worlds. The ASUS G11 features a unique gaming inspired chassis design, along with a central LED array on its front fascia capable of showcasing up to 8-million different colors with various light effects. In addition, G11 features Aegis II software to improve the gaming experience, with GameAlive allowing gamers to record and edit gameplay videos to share on social media. For a complete overview on the ASUS G11CD along with performance results in the latest games, please visit EdgeUp ASUS for additional details.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING ASUS G11CD is available now at leading retailers and e-tailers in North America with a MSRP starting at $1199. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

New Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D.

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Introducing the New Sekonic SpeedMaster L-858D.   Tokyo, Japan and White Plains, NY – September 19, 2016 The most advanced light meter ever created for photographers and filmmakers. Sekonic Corporation, the leader in design and engineering of Professional Photographic and Filmmaking Light Meters, announced their latest advancement in metering, the NEW Sekonic SPEEDMASTER L-858D. With it’s 2.7” color touch screen and truly innovative and sophisticated features, the L-858D leads the way to the next generation of light measurement control. Sekonic has combined over 60 years of experience in the image-making world with cutting edge technology to create the SPEEDMASTER L-858D. The meter has undergone a significant design change and was built with a comprehensive feature set sure to meet and exceed the demands of today’s image-makers. A pioneer in the space, the L-858D now offers flash duration measurement, providing critical flash data needed to calculate proper ambient-flash exposure. Also, as it’s name implies, the SPEEDMASTER L-858D has the capability to measure the brief flash bursts of High Speed Sync (HSS) for precision flash exposure control, making it an essential tool for photographers utilizing this game changing technology.   Break Through Boundaries The L-858D builds off the popular L-478D series features and function sets that enable photographers to break through the boundaries of ISO sensitivity, flash and ambient shutter speeds, as well as frame rates (f/s) and shutter angles for cinematographers. Filmmakers and landscape photographers will appreciate the L-858D’s increased sensitivity for both incident and reflected-spot measurements giving them the ability to obtain extreme low light level readings. The L-858D also offers optional wireless triggering modules for Elinchrom® and Phottix® in addition to PocketWizard® brand radio triggering devices, giving photographers utilizing strobes ultimate control over their lighting workflow. “The Sekonic SPEEDMASTER L-858D is a perfect example of a great brand being responsive to its fans and responding to how popular high speed sync is. The Sekonic engineers have developed an incredible tool that combines flash duration measurement, an intuitive touchscreen interface and many other advances to address the needs of the most demanding photographers and filmmakers.”   — Jan Lederman, MAC Group President.   SpeedMaster L-858D Key Features • Flash Duration Measurements • HSS Flash Measurements • Optional Radio Transmitter now for Elinchrom® and Phottix® in addition to PocketWizard® • Exposure Profiling • Other Key Features: - 2.7” Color dot-matrix touch screen - Extended ISO Range ISO 3 to ISO 13,107,200 + ISO 850 - Expanded Shutter Speed Range 30m - 1/16,000s for flash light - Expanded Shutter Speed Range 30m - 1/64,000s for ambient light - Full HD Cine & CINE mode: 1 to 1000 f/s and 1 to 358° shutter angle - Connectivity with MAC/PC DTS software for firmware upgrades, custom settings and exposure profiling Visit us at Photokina: Hall 4.1, Booth number E-010 All company or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. About Sekonic: Sekonic Corporation, based in Japan, provides the widest range of light measurement devices for photographers around the world. Established in 1951, the first Sekonic brand exposure meter introduced was the revolutionary Sekonic P-1. In 1984, the Sekonic Digipro X-1 and L-518 meters were taken into space on the NASA Space Shuttle. With more than 60 years of expertise, Sekonic continues to produce and develop meters for the film, video, cinematography and digital photography markets. For more information on Sekonic, visit: www.Sekonic.com.

ZVOX Audio Debuts World's First “Smart Speaker” That Uses Hearing Aid Technology to Enhance Dialogue Clarity at CEDIA 2016

ZVOX Audio Debuts World's First “Smart Speaker” That Uses

Hearing Aid Technology to Enhance Dialogue Clarity at CEDIA 2016

 New AccuVoice® TV Speaker provides a solution for millions of people

who can’t understand voices on TV broadcasts

DALLAS, TX – September 14, 2016 – ZVOX Audio, the company that pioneered the sound bar and SoundBase® home theater concepts, will debut its highly anticipated AccuVoice TV Speaker at CEDIA 2016.  The company will be demonstrating the new speaker, along with its popular new Sound Bar line in Booth # 5109.

95 million Americans are over the age of 50. And they are the first generation to grow up listening to LOUD rock music – so many suffer from minor hearing impairment. Combine those rock-impaired ears with the puny sound systems built into flat screen TVs and you get an epidemic of people who are constantly asking “What did he say?” while watching TV shows. Millions of people simply can’t understand dialogue on many shows.

The new AccuVoice TV Speaker from ZVOX is the best, smartest solution for this problem. Only 17” wide, it uses a computer processor that mimics the functionality of a hearing aid. It applies an advanced compression/equalization algorithm that lifts voices out of background sounds to create the clearest dialogue reproduction ever. This proprietary (patent-pending) technology is activated only when voices are detected in a soundtrack.

The AccuVoice TV speaker is enclosed in an elegant aluminum cabinet and uses three high performance full-range speaker drivers to create realistic, room-filling sound. ZVOX’s proprietary PhaseCue virtual surround system produces three-dimensional sound from a speaker that’s half the size of a loaf of French bread.

The AccuVoice TV Speaker will be available at selected retail and online stores (including bestbuy.com, amazon.com and crutchfield.com) and direct from the zvoxaudio.com web site. Shipping this month.

AccuVoice AV200 TV Speaker. Extruded aluminum cabinet is 17”w x 2.9”h x 3.1”d. Three full-range long-excursion speakers. Two inputs: optical digital and analog/optical 3.5mm. Can learn to respond to TV/cable remote controls.  $249.99. For more information go to the detail page.

RAZER CELEBRATES MULTI-PLATFORM GAME RELEASE UNDER OUYA PUBLISHING UMBRELLA, BRINGS PS4/PC INDIE “MERCENARY KINGS” TO ANDROID

RAZER CELEBRATES MULTI-PLATFORM GAME RELEASE UNDER OUYA PUBLISHING UMBRELLA, BRINGS PS4/PC INDIE “MERCENARY KINGS” TO ANDROID

Publishing arm of gaming’s No. 1 lifestyle brand backs-up better, broader distribution promise for Android content with third title in as many months

IRVINE, Calif. – OUYA Publishing announced today the expanded release of "Mercenary Kings." Originally launched for PS4 and Steam by indie developer Tribute Games, the frantic 2D action game is the third multi-platform title in as many months distributed and marketed by OUYA Publishing, a wholly owned division of Razer, Inc.

Gamers can now enjoy the Android version of “Mercenary Kings” via Razer Forge TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and NVIDIA Shield for $9.99, which is half the price of other console and PC versions. This marks the third title published on multiple platforms by OUYA Publishing, following “ChargeShot” by Cowboy Color, and “Mimic Arena” by Tiny Horse Games. OUYA Publishing also co-funded the Android and Steam release of “That Dragon, Cancer” by Numinous Games.

Photo Caption: Mercenary Kings local co-op play for Android.

ABOUT “MERCENARY KINGS”:

Tribute Games, formed from the team who previously worked on Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, including animator Paul Robertson, launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of Mercenary Kings.  Their initial target was $75,000 for a basic PC version, with additional milestones listed to add additional levels and modes, online support and a console version. The Kickstarter received a total of $116,064, with the game originally launching for PS4 and Steam.

You are part of the Mercenary Kings, the most skilled team of warriors-for-hire on Earth, but when your comrades have fallen and the fearsome forces of CLAW have seized an island-wide top secret Laboratory Base, you must do what it takes to stop them. But you're not going in unprepared! Your back-up is made of a crew of rogue geniuses and experts of their field! Able to craft and customize guns'n'blades or upgrading body armor, you've never been this ready to join the fight. Whether its solo or with friends, move out, cut down CLAW and save the world!

Features:

▪     Mission based run and gun game.

▪     Looting and crafting. Craft new knives and gun parts.

▪     Single Player and local co-op up to 4 players.

▪     Over 100 missions.

▪     Gain rank points, rank up, unlock new missions and items.

▪     Character animation by Paul Robertson.

The original press kit for “Mercenary Kings” when released for PC is here: http://tributegames.com/presskit/sheet.php?p=MercenaryKings#factsheet

To see gameplay, interested parties may go to https://youtu.be/wvJEaUUgwIM

ABOUT OUYA PUBLISHING:

OUYA Publishing was born out of last year’s acquisition of OUYA assets and related IP by Razer, a global leader in connected devices and software for gamers. Razer repositioned OUYA – the most successful crowd-funded business of its day and pioneer of the first console for Android-based games – as a development and distribution arm supporting Android-based game makers and platforms. Key members of the original OUYA team were on boarded to oversee the business and foster productive relationships within the Android community.

The ongoing mission of OUYA Publishing leaves it focused on improving all aspects of the Android entertainment space, advocating platform inclusivity and broad-based publishing with all available Android TV partners who value curated, unique, quality content. In the spirit of this ongoing commitment, OUYA Publishing announced plans to expand resources for partner-funding programs, the details of which it plans to announce sometime in the next several weeks. More information about OUYA Publishing and content is available here: www.ouya.tv.

ABOUT RAZER:

Razer™ is a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers.

Razer is transforming the way people play games, engage with other gamers and identify with the gamer lifestyle. Having won the coveted “Best of CES” award consecutively for six years, the company’s leadership in product innovation continues to create new categories for the gaming community that is estimated to have over 1 billion gamers worldwide.  

Razer’s award-winning design and technology include an array of user interface and systems devices, voice-over IP for gamers and a cloud platform for customizing and enhancing gaming devices. 

Founded in 2005, Razer is backed by Intel Capital, IDG-Accel and Heliconia Capital Management (Heliconia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore investment company Temasek. For more information visit http://www.razerzone.com/about-razer.