Razer Kraken 7.1 User Manual

0 | For gamers by gamers™
Get the complete 7.1 surround sound gaming experience with the Razer Kraken 7.1
USB gaming headset. This headset adopts the comfortable form factor of the Razer
Kraken Pro, tested by numerous professional gamers to determine the optimal
ergonomics for extended gaming sessions.
The full potential of the Razer Kraken 7.1 is unleashed by its advanced 7.1 virtual
surround sound engine. Driven by Razer’s powerful Synapse 2.0 unified configuration
software, this highly customizable engine modulates sound to simulate a 360° surround
sound experience, allowing you to precisely pinpoint directional audio to know exactly
where your enemies are. The headset’s 40mm neodymium magnet drivers power a
sound signature that features deep bass, warm mids and crystal-clear highs, for total
gaming immersion.
Featuring a retractable microphone hidden in the left ear cup when not in use, the
Razer Kraken 7.1 maintains a sleek form factor, all while protecting the microphone
during transportation and storage. This flexible, omnidirectional digital microphone
comes equipped with an optimized algorithm, promising a pristine voice quality
unachievable through traditional analog microphones. Boasting an impressive signal-
to-noise ratio and an extended wideband frequency response, the digital microphone
ensures a clear, natural sounding voice reproduction with minimal noise.
Feast your ears on full blooded gaming audio with the Razer Kraken 7.1 surround sound
gaming headset.

Razer Kraken 7.1 Specifications

General

Cable length	2 m
Headset type	Binaural
Product type	Headset
Product color	Black
Wearing style	Head-band
Recommended usage	Gaming
USB connectivity	Yes
Connectivity technology	Wired
Connector contacts plating	Gold
Impedance	32 Ω
Driver unit	40 mm
Magnet type	Neodymium
Ear coupling	Supraaural
Headphone frequency	20 - 20000 Hz
Headphone sensitivity	112 dB
Microphone frequency	100 - 12000 Hz
Microphone sensitivity	-40 dB
Quantity	1

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	340 g

Summary

PACKAGE CONTENTS / SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HEADPHONES

Details headphone drivers, frequency response, impedance, sensitivity, output power, connector, cable length, and weight.

MICROPHONE

Details microphone frequency response, sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio, and pick-up pattern.

DEVICE LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS

Component Identification

Identifies and describes the main physical components of the Razer Kraken 7.1 headset.

USING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN 7.1

USING THE RETRACTABLE MICROPHONE

Instructions on how to extend, retract, and mute/unmute the headset's microphone.

INSTALLING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN 7.1

CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN 7.1

CALIBRATION TAB

Guides users through the 3-step calibration wizard for virtual 7.1 surround sound.

AUDIO TAB

Explains how to adjust volume, bass boost, sound normalization, and voice clarity settings.

MIC TAB

Details microphone settings like volume, sensitivity, normalization, and ambient noise reduction.

MIXER TAB

Describes how to adjust volume levels for different applications and system sounds.

EQ TAB

Explains how to filter audio frequencies and control the overall tone using presets or sliders.

LIGHTING TAB

Details how to configure the LED lighting for the Razer Kraken 7.1 headset.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Provides essential guidelines for safe operation, handling, and environmental considerations.

MAINTENANCE AND USE

Offers recommendations for cleaning and maintaining the headset in optimal condition.

LEGAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Details copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property rights related to the product and guide.

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Provides information on where to find the latest terms of the limited product warranty.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Outlines Razer's liability limitations regarding product use and damages.

COSTS OF PROCUREMENT

Clarifies Razer's non-liability for procurement costs in most scenarios.