14 DAY TRIAL // As some of you might know, the Megalodon was one of the biggest sharks to have ever swum within Earth's oceans, being pretty much the ultimate aquatic predator starting around 18 million years ago and down to around 1.5 million years ago. So, by choosing this particular name, the people from Razer have made their intentions of dominating the gaming peripheral market pretty clear. Moreover, logically speaking, the Megalodon will also occupy the flagship position in Razer's lineup of gaming headphones, which is now comprised of the Barracuda and Piranha models.
The most important technology used within the Megalodon is the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine, a highly upgraded virtual surround sound that originated as a military-grade audio technology developed for fighter pilots who needed precise audio warnings for incoming missiles. According to the company's statement, this audio technology has the ability to process audio algorithms up to 800% faster than traditional HRTF virtual surround sound technologies.
The Razer Megalodon is comprised of a circum-aural headset with replaceable ear-pad cushions, a cushioned headband and an adjustable boom mic. The control pod is connected to the headset via a braided cable and comes in a glossy piano black finish with a rotating dial adjustment for volume, mic, bass and positional sound. The control pod allows users to switch between 2.0 stereo and 7.1 surround sound, even controlling which speakers they prefer to use in the 7.1 environment.
Now, let's see what each of the two components of the Razer Megalodon has in store for us. First of all, the headphones have a rather normal frequency response (20 - 20,000 Hz), while the fact that they've been equipped with neodymium magnets helps them achieve a level of impedance of around 40 Ω at 1kHz, a level of sensitivity of around 105 ? 4dB at 1 kHz, while supporting a maximum input power of around 200 mW.
The microphone, on the other hand, delivers a frequency response ranging between 50 and 16,000 Hz, as well as a level of sensitivity of -37 dB (user adjustable) at 1kHz, 1V/Pa. Moreover, the pick-up pattern of the device is unidirectional, while the cable has a 3.3-meter length, which grants users a fairly OK level of freedom around the computer.
The Razer Megalodon will arrive in stores quite soon, selling for $150 in the US and 140 Euros across Europe.
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