Razer announce the BlackShark Battlefield 3 Gaming Headset

Razer, today announced the addition of a custom headset to its Collector’s Edition gaming peripheral suite. Inspired by tactical aviator headsets and armed with total audio immersion, the Razer BlackShark delivers the full force aural intensity of Battlefield 3, EA and DICE’s military shooter masterwork, the fastest-selling game in EA history.

Battlefield 3 is the most physical, dynamic and progressive shooter experience on the market. Now with the Razer BlackShark, gamers will be able to take to the skies feeling like a genuine attack helicopter pilot with complete circumaural ear cups designed to facilitate an authentic auditory in-game experience. Razer’s superior sound-isolating technology blocks out undesirable ambient noises and, for moments of truce, the Razer BlackShark comes with a detachable boom microphone for use on-the-go.

“The Razer BlackShark is a PC gaming headset with crisp audio and booming bass that is built for a highly intense shooter like Battlefield 3,” said Robert ‘RazerGuy’ Krakoff, president of Razer USA. “It lets you hear the gunfire, the explosions and the thunderous roar of the jets, as if you were in the heat of the battle. Designed based on headsets sported by real attack helicopter pilots, no serious soldiers on the frontlines of Battlefield 3 should be without their Razer BlackShark.”

The expected prices given are: US $129.99 / EU €129.99

Headphones features:

• Exclusive Battlefield 3 design
• Stereo sound with enhanced bass
• Sound-isolating circumaural ear cup design
• Detachable boom microphone for voice chat or added mobility
• Audio/Mic splitter adapter cable
• Memory foam leatherette ear cushions for maximum comfort
• 40mm neodymium magnet stereo drivers
• Technical Specifications:
• Cable: 1.3m / 4.3ft rubber sheathed + 1m / 3.3ft audio/mic splitter adapter
• Connector: 3.5 mm gold-plated audio + mic combined jack

Microphone:

• Frequency response: 50Hz – 16KHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 50dB
• Sensitivity @ 1KHz: -37 dB +/- 4dB
• Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional

Source: Press Release