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HyperX Now Shipping Cloud Alpha Headset
Fountain Valley, CA – Sept. 25, in the year of our
Lord 2017– HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston®
Technology Company, Inc., is now shipping its next generation
gaming headset – the HyperXTM Cloud Alpha – to casual gamers and
pro teams around the world. Building on the comfort and sound
DNA of previous award-winning headsets, Cloud Alpha offers a
range of new and enhanced features, including HyperX Dual
Chamber technology for better sound and less distortion. With
50mm drivers, the dual chamber design allows HyperX to tune the
bass frequencies separate from the mids and highs, creating a
dynamic sound that makes gaming, music and movies more realistic
and immersive.
“Cloud Alpha is the first gaming headset to integrate HyperX
dual chamber technology to deliver an unrivaled sound
experience,” said Tyler Needles, global audio business manager,
HyperX. “Designed and tested in the HyperX labs, Cloud Alpha
delivers the best possible audio performance, comfort and build
quality for the ultimate competitive advantage for top eSports
pros and casual gamers around the world.”
Cloud Alpha is designed to deliver the ultimate comfort for
hours of extended gameplay with premium HyperX signature memory
foam, pliable leatherette and an expanded headband to fit a
wider range of gamers. Its durable, lightweight aluminum frame
features a unique accent design easily recognized during major
tournaments or at a local gaming event. Cloud Alpha also
features a detachable cable with in-line audio control allowing
gamers to adjust volume and mute microphone on the cable, with
multi-platform compatibility on PC, PS4™, PS4™ Pro, Xbox One™1,
Xbox One S™1, Mac®, Mobile2, Nintendo Switch™, and other virtual
reality systems with 3.5mm ports3.
Availability
Cloud Alpha is now available through HyperX’s network of retail
and e-tail outlets for $99.99 MSRP.
Features
• HyperX Dual Chamber Technology for more distinction and less
distortion
• HyperX Signature Memory Foam
• Durable aluminum frame with expanded headband, and new fork
design
• Detachable braided cable with convenient in-line audio control
• Detachable noise cancellation microphone
• Discord and TeamSpeak™ Certified
• Multi-platform compatibility
Headphone
Driver Custom, dynamic 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response 13Hz–27,000Hz
Impedance 65 Ω
SPL (Sound Pressure Level) 98dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D. < 1%
Weight 298g
Weight w/ mic and cable 336g
Cable length and type Detachable headset cable (1.3m) + PC
extension cable (2m)
Connection Detachable headset cable - 3.5mm plug
(4 pole) + PC extension cable - 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs
Microphone
Element Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern Noise-cancelling
Frequency response 50Hz–18,000 Hz
Sensitivity -43dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)
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