Razer has unveiled that they have redesigned the Kraken Pro and Kraken 7.1, marketing them both as Razer Kraken V2 and will be available soon.
The redesign focused on four main parts, durability, microphone, balanced in-game audio, and communications. Razer has improved the audio installing two custom tuned 50 mm drivers. These are larger than in the previous generation, which will bring a wider frequency range balancing between in-game audio and team communications. The Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 will also feature an advanced 7.1 virtual surround sound engine which will allow the gamer to position the audio specific to themselves
Razer’s redesign also focused on balancing the weight distribution and reducing the clamping force. To do this they built the ear cushions larger, softer and better sound isolation. There will be two sets of cushions, one circular and the other oval shaped, so the gamer can personalize to their comfort.
Both of the headsets will feature a unidirectional recording pattern and will be retractable. The Kraken 7.1 V2 has an active noise-cancelling digital microphone activated via Razer Synapse. Razer Synapse features hardware configuration that allows you to save all your settings to the cloud, and optionally track in-game stats and heatmaps.
Last but not least, the headsets are constructed with a new uni-body aluminum frame which is more durable and flexible. Razer states that the headsets have been tested and that they will stand up to the rigor of pro-gaming.
We posted all the specs for each headset below:
Razer Kraken Pro V2
- Headphones:
· Frequency response: 12 Hz – 28 kHz
· Impedance: 32 ? @ 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)
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
- Headphones:
· Frequency response: 12 Hz – 28 kHz
· Impedance: 32 ? @ 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
“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.”
Pre-orders for both headsets will be starting October 3rd. The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is priced at $79.99 and the Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 is $99.99