Sharkoon SKILLER SGH30

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
General
Headphone Specifications
Microphone Specifications
Cables and Connectors
Compatibility
Usage Features
Software Overview
Speaker Settings
Microphone Settings
Application Settings
Profile Settings
Maintenance Features
Safety Information
Package Contents

The Sharkoon SKILLER SGH30 is a USB gaming headset designed for an immersive audio experience, particularly for PC and PlayStation 4 users. It features virtual 7.1 surround sound, RGB illumination, and a flexible microphone, making it suitable for a wide range of gaming and communication needs. The headset is managed through the Sharkoon Audio Center software, which provides extensive customization options for sound, microphone, and other settings.

Function Description:

The SKILLER SGH30 functions as a stereo headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound capabilities, enhancing positional audio in games. It connects via a USB Type-A connector, ensuring broad compatibility with modern gaming platforms. The integrated RGB illumination adds a customizable aesthetic element, allowing users to personalize their setup. A key feature is the omnidirectional microphone, which is flexible and includes a mute function, facilitating clear communication during online gaming or voice calls. The headset also incorporates on-ear volume control for quick adjustments.

Important Technical Specifications:

General:

Type: Stereo Headset
Design: Circumaural
Connector: USB
Chip: CM108B
Surround Mode: Virtual 7.1* (requires installed software on Windows)
Illumination: RGB
Weight without Cable: 300 g

Headphone Specifications:

Speaker Diameter: 40 mm
Impedance: 32 Ω
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 92 dB ± 4 dB
Max. Power: 100 mW
Volume Control: Integrated on-ear control

Microphone Specifications:

Direction: Omnidirectional
Impedance: 2.2 KΩ
Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 10,000 Hz
Sensitivity: -56 dB ± 4 dB
Microphone Type: Flexible
Microphone Mute: Yes

Cables and Connectors:

Total Cable Length USB: 240 cm
Connectors: Gold-Plated

Compatibility:

PCs/Notebooks
PlayStation 4

Usage Features:

The SKILLER SGH30 offers a highly customizable user experience through its dedicated Sharkoon Audio Center software. This software, available for Windows, unlocks the full potential of the headset, including the virtual 7.1 surround sound.

Software Overview:

The Sharkoon Audio Center features a Status Panel that displays currently active functions and settings for speakers and microphone. Users can switch to a Profile Panel to create, change, edit, or delete audio profiles, allowing for quick switching between different sound configurations optimized for various games or media. An Application Setting/Information section provides access to software driver information, language selection, and other general settings.

Volume Control: The software includes a comprehensive volume control, allowing users to adjust the overall volume and independently control the left and right speaker volumes. The headset also features physical volume control for convenience.

Speaker Settings:

Volume Control: Fine-tune speaker volume.
Sample Rate: Choose between 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz for audio playback.
Equalizer: Customize bass, middle, and treble frequencies. Preset EQ profiles are available for different musical styles, and users can create and save their own.
Environmental Effects: Simulate playback in various environments with a selection of four direct effects and additional options via a drop-down list.
7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter: Adjust the simulated position of the virtual 7.1 surround sound. Speakers can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, and individual speaker positions can be moved via drag & drop.
Xear SingFX: Adjust the pitch of playback, with Key Shifting for leveling pitch up or down, and "Enable Vocal Fading" for controlling the volume of audible singing or dialog.
Xear Surround Max: Converts stereo signals into virtual 7.1 surround sound for improved spatial audio, requiring the 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter to be activated.

Microphone Settings:

Volume Control: Adjust microphone input volume.
Sample Rate: Select between 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz for microphone recording.
Xear SingFX: Apply effects like Microphone Echo for an echo effect or Magic Voice to distort or change the user's voice with various effects.
Noise Reduction: Correct recorded background noise for clearer voice reproduction.

Application Settings:

The gear symbol in the software provides access to display settings (e.g., "Show System Tray Icon," "UI Transparent") and language selection.

Profile Settings:

Users can create multiple profiles to save different configurations of speaker and microphone settings. This allows for quick switching between optimized setups for different games, communication scenarios, or media consumption.

Maintenance Features:

The manual emphasizes the importance of proper disposal of the product at the end of its lifecycle, adhering to the European Directive 2012/19/EU for electrical and electronic products. This ensures environmentally responsible handling and recycling.

Safety Information:

A crucial warning advises against listening at high volume levels for extended periods to prevent potential hearing damage.

Package Contents:

The SKILLER SGH30 package includes the headset itself and a manual.

The Sharkoon SKILLER SGH30 is a comprehensive gaming headset solution, offering advanced audio customization, clear communication, and a comfortable design, all managed through intuitive software.