RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE MASTER GUIDE

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Hear the unfair advantage firsthand and be the last man standing with theRazer Kraken Ultimate. Armed with THX Spatial Audio, custom-tuned50mm drivers, and a crystal-clear active noise-canceling mic to provide theultimate competitive gaming audio experience

WHAT’S INSIDERAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE GAMING HEADSET

A. Adjustable padded headbandB. Cooling gel-infused ear cushionsC. Retractable micD. Mic mute indicatorE. Mic mute buttonF. Backlit Razer logoG. Volume wheelH. THX Spatial Audio indicatorI. THX Spatial Audio buttonJ. USB connector

2. WHAT’S NEEDED

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PC with a free USB port

RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS

Windows®7 64-bit (or higher)
Internet connection for software installation

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Your product’s serial numbercan be found underneath theear cushion, as shown here

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HEADPHONES
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Impedance: 32 1 kHz
Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 109 dB
Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium magnets
Inner ear cup diameter: 65 x 44 mm
Connection type: USB Digital
Cable length: 1.3 m / 4.27 ft.
Approx. weight: 275 g / 0.60 lbs
Oval ear cushions: Designed for full-ear coverage with cooling gel, for sound isolation and comfort

MICROPHONE

Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB
Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -45 ± 3 dB
Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional ECM boom
Mute Function: Click-to-mute

ON-EARCUP CONTROLS

Volume up and down
THX Spatial on/off toggle

AUDIO USAGE

Audio Usage: Devices with USB Connector
Audio + Microphone Usage: Devices with USB Connector

5. GETTING STARTED

THE MICBend the mic until it’s a few millimeters away from your mouth. Make sure the mic diaphragm is infront of your mouth and the air vent is on the opposite side.

Press the mic mute button to turn the mic on or off.

THE VOLUME WHEELRotate the volume wheel as shown to increase or decrease the volume.

GET COMFYIt’s recommended to gently stretch the headset before placing it over your head to minimizeheadband stress however, don’t stretch the headset beyond its Ii mits.

6. INSTALLING RAZER SYNAPSE 3 FOR YOUR RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE

Step 1: Make sure your Razer device is connected to the USB port of your computer.Step 2: Install Razer Synapse 3 when prompted* or download the installer fromrazer.com/synapse.Step 3: Create your Razer ID or log in using an existing account.*Applicable for Windows 8 or later.

7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE VIA RAZER SYNAPSE 3

Disclaimer: The features listed here require vou to log in to Razer Svnapse. These features are alsosubject to change based on the current software version and your Operating System.

SYNAPSE TAB

The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse 3. This tab allows you tonavigate the Dashboard subtab.

DASHBOARD

The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse 3 where you can access all your Razerdevices, modules, and online services.

AUDIO TABThe Audio tab is the main tab for your Razer Kraken Ultimate. From here, you can customize your device’s settings to unleash its full potential. Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to your system and cloud storage.

SOUNDThe Sound subtab is for modifying your device’s sound properties.

ProfileProfile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral’s settings. By default, the profilename is based on your system’s name. To add, rename, duplicate, or delete a profile, simply pressthe Miscellaneous button ( • • • ).

VolumeThe volume slider allows you to adjust audio intensity of your device. Clicking the link will launch the Windows Volume Mixer window.

Sound PropertiesClicking the link will launch the Windows sound properties window.

THX Spatial Audio DemoThis feature allows you to test the effect of THX Spatial Audio on your headset.

MIXERThe Mixer subtab allows you to enable/disable the THX Spatial Audio, as well as calibrate the audio positioning.

ENHANCEMENTThe Enhancement subtab is for customizing the incoming audio settings.

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Bass BoostEnhances the low frequency response to improve the bass output of your headset

Sound NormalizationReduces the loudest audio received to avoid sudden and unpleasant increase in volume from effects such as shouting or explosions.

Voice ClarityImproves the quality of incoming voice conversations by filtering the sound to improve clarity and adjusts the volume.

EQWith the EQ subtab, you can alter the frequency response of your audio system.

MICThe Mic subtab enables you to change the settings for all outgoing mic audio.Microphone

MicrophoneAllows you to enable/disable the microphone on your headset using the toggle button.

Mic VolumeAdjusts the microphone input or mutes the mic when the function is disabled.

Mic SensitivityChanges the microphone’s sensitivity so that it cuts out background noises and isolate your voice.

SidetoneEnable or disable monitoring the microphone’s raw audio input through the headset with anadditional option to increase or decrease the volume.

EnhancementsImproves the quality of the microphone input by:

reducing the variation of loudness via Volume Normalization
decreasing environmental noise through Ambient Noise Reduction
emphasizing the voice frequency by means of Vocal Clarity

LightingThe Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings.

BrightnessYou can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease the luminance using the slider.

Switch Off LightingThis is a power saving tool which allows you to disable your device’s lighting in response to your system’s display turning off and/or automatically power down when your Razer Kraken Ultimate has been idle for a set amount of time.

Cosptay ModeChoose an effect that you can enable even if you do not have access to Razer Synapse 3.

Stream-Reactive LightingThis function allows your headset’s lighting to change dynamically based on integrated actions for different streaming services.

Advanced EffectsThe Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer Chroma-enabled peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio button ( •K):• CHROMA STUDIO ). Click here to learn more about the Chroma Studio

Quick EffectsA number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your headset’s lighting, as listed here:

If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button ( .. ).

PROFILES TABThe Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and applications.

DEVICESView which Razer device is using a specific profile using the Devices subtab. To create a new profile within the selected device, simply click the add button ( + }.To rename, duplicate, or delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button ( ••• ). Each profile can be set to automatically activate when you run an application using the Link Games option.

LINKED GAMESThe Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view peripherals that are linked togames, or search for added games. You can also sort games based on alphabetical order, last played, or most played. Added games will still be listed here even if it is not linked to a Razer device.

SETTINGS WINDOWThe Settings window, accessible by clicking the ( -0 } button on Razer Synapse 3, enables you to configure the startup behavior, change language, view your Razer device’s master guide, or perform factory reset on any connected Razer device.

GENERALThe default tab of the Settings window, The General tab enables you to change the software’s display language and start-up behavior or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices.

RESETThe Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on all connected Razer devices with on-board memory. All profiles stored on the selected device’s on-board memory will be erased.Note: Performing a factory reset on devices without on-board memorv will ontv create a new profile for your device on Razer Synapse 3 using the default settings.

ABOUTThe About tab displays brief software information, its copyright statement, and also provides relevant links for its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as a quick access to Razer’s social communities.

8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY GUIDELINESIn order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Kraken Ultimate, we suggest that you adopt the following guidelines:Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to support.razer.com for assistance.Do not take apart the device (doing so will void your warranty) and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads. Keep the device away from liquid, humidity or moisture. Operate the device only within the specifictemperature range of 0°( (32 ° F) to 40°( (104 ° F). Should the temperature exceed this range, unplug and/or switch off the device in order to let the temperature stabilize to an optimal level. The device isolates external ambient sounds even at low volumes, resulting in lowered awarenessof your external surroundings. Please remove the device when engaging in any activity that requires active awareness of your surroundings. Listening to excessively loud volume over an extended period of time can damage your hearing. Furthermore, legislation of certain countries permits only a maximum sound level of 86dB for 8 hours a day. We therefore recommend that you reduce the volume to a comfortable level when listening for prolonged periods of time. Please, take good care of your hearing.

MAINTENANCE AND USEThe Razer Kraken Ultimate requires minimum maintenance to keep it in optimum condition. Once a month we recommend you unplug the device and clean it using a soft cloth or cotton swab toprevent dirt buildup. Do not use soap or harsh cleaning agents.