Razer Barracuda AC-1/HP-1 Integrated Audio System

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Overview

The Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card delivers optimized audio signals directly from the computer game to the gamer, creating the most realistic gaming environment. It features proprietary Razer audio technologies including the patent pending Razer Enhanced Sonic Perception architecture to allow gamers to pinpoint the exact location of enemies more accurately than before.
	Expanded In-Game Dynamic Soundstage for Explosive Gameplay The Razer Enhanced Sonic Perception enhances the sonic level of your 3D audio, so that you can have increased audible range in-game.
	Onboard Dolby® Pro-Logic Decoder for Surround Sound The Razer Barracuda AC-1 comes with a Dolby® Pro-Logic IIx Surround Processor to decode and convert stereo audio to simulate 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1-channel surround sound.
	Surround Sound with Only Two Speakers The Dolby® Virtual Speaker Solution employed within enables complete immersion in virtual surround sound fields delivered via stereo speakers.
The Razer Barracuda HP-1 Gaming Headphones features eight discrete audio drivers to enable pinpoint positional accuracy essential for gaming. It features advanced noise cancellation capabilities and a built-in microphone designed specifically for in-game communications, ideal for frenzied in-game communication.
	True In-Game Surround Sound for Enhanced Positional Audio A 5.1-channel surround audio enables accurate positional audio in gameplay.
	Optimal Sound Quality Expect better sound quality with three dedicated mid/high frequency drivers and a low frequency woofer for each ear.
	Audio Clarity with Built-In Amplifier Hear better and louder audio with a built-in amplifier in gaming and music environments.

Technical Specifications

Razer Barracuda HP-1 Gaming Headphones Technical Specifications

Razer Fidelity gaming audio engine
Eight discrete drivers (six for mid-high frequency, two for sub-woofer)
Six-channel analog input
Individual volume controls: front, rear, center, bass and master
Detachable uni-directional noise-cancelling microphone
Razer High Definition-Dedicated Audio Interface (HD-DAI connector)
2m cable

Audio Characteristics (Headphones)

Frequency response: 50~20,000Hz
Impedance:

Total power rating: 330mW RMS

Audio Characteristics (Microphone)

Frequency response: 50~16,000Hz
Sensitivity: -58 dB ± 2dB
Impedance: 2.2KΩ

Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card

Razer Fidelity gaming audio engine
Razer Enhanced Sonic Perception
Integrated 24-bit / 192KHz S/PDIF receiver/transmitter
Dolby® Prologic IIx surround processor
Dolby® Digital Live 5.1 encoder
Dolby® Headphone technology
Dolby® Virtual Speaker
DTS® NeoPC
DTS® Interactive real-time encoder
7.1-channel digital audio playback
Supports EAX™ 2.0, Aureal3D™ 1.0 and DirectSound

Audio Characteristics

Signal-to-noise ratio (output): 117dB
Frequency response (at 24-bit / 96KHz): 20~20,000Hz
Dynamic range: 116dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: -97dB
Simultaneous voices: = 128

Hardware Characteristics

PCI 2.2 interface (burst modes and bus mastering)
Four synchronous I2S input/output pairs
Razer High Definition-Dedicated Audio Interface (HD-DAI connector)
S/PDIF in/out Toslink connectors
CD-in
Aux-in

System Requirements:
Pentium® II 350MHz, AMD® K6 450 MHz or Higher
One Available PCI 2.1/2.2 Slot
128 RAM Memory or Higher
At least 55MB of Hard Disk Space
Graphic Display at 800 x 600 High Color (16 bit)
CD ROM Drive
Headphones or Amplified Speakers
Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / MCE / Vista / 7
HD-DAI or USB port
PC with audio output (5.1 or higher audio recommended)
Mic input required for voice communications

Windows® 7 Compatible

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