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1. Powered by Razer Fidelity™
• Prioritized Gaming Audio Signal
– Wafer level optimization
• Enhanced audio performance
– Stripped away non-gaming related hardware
• Improved audio processing time
– [Streamlined drivers]
• Highest SNR of 117dB and stunning 24bit crystal clear
audio reproduction
...
4. Razer HD-DAI
(High Definition-Dedicated Audio Interface)
• Dedicated audio channel
• Ease of connectivity
• No more messy cables
• First in the world integrating gaming soundcards with
gaming headphones into a single gaming audio solution
(comment: 3x use of “gaming” in one sentence)
5. EMI SHIELD
(Electromagnetic Interference SHIELD)
• Built-in anodized shield
• Isolate all electromagnetic noise
• Crystal clear and noise-free sonic reproduction
Audio Gaming Specification
1. 24-Bit Digital-to-Analog Conversion
2. Integrated 192KHz/24-bit S/PDIF
3. SNR 117dB (Powered by Razer Fidelity™)
4. Frequency Response
• 10Hz ~ 22KHz @ 24-bit/48KHz
• 10Hz ~ 47,000Hz @ 24-Bit/96KHz
5. Dynamic Range 116dB
6. THD+N : -97dB
• (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
(the below quoted from FAQ, only interesting parts quoted)
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Q: Must the Razer Barracuda™ AC-1 Gaming Audio Card and Razer Barracuda™
HP-1 Gaming Headphones be used together?
A: No. While the Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card and Razer Barracuda HP-1
Gaming Headphones are built to be an integrated audio s ystem otherwis e known as the Razer
Barracuda IAS, they can be us ed s eparately with existing s oundcards or headphones .
Q: Will the Razer Barracuda HP-1 Gaming Headphones work on my exist ing
audio card?
A: Yes they will. While you cannot us e the dedicated Razer Channel™ for optimized
gaming audio, the Razer Barracuda HP-1 Gaming Headphone will provide you true eight
channel pos itional audio with your current s oundcard. You will immediately notice an
improvement in your positional audio and gameplay. But why settle for s econd best when you
can have the world’s best audio gaming card—the Razer Barracuda AC-1 Gaming Audio Card.
http://www.razerzone.com/products/products_barracuda.php
Looks and sounds promising especially the Audio interface and EMI shield, looks like they put some thought into Audio and its geared from games but high quality sound, may just topple X-fi and the other big boys ?
