RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE RGB USB Gaming Headset User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Razer
Table of Contents
- RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE RGB USB Gaming Headset
- WHAT’S INSIDE
- WHAT’S NEEDED
- LET’S GET YOU COVERED
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- GETTING STARTED
- CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE VIA RAZER SYNAPSE 3
- PROFILES TAB
- SETTINGS WINDOW
- SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
- LEGALESE
- LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE RGB USB Gaming Headset
Hear the unfair advantage firsthand and be the last man standing with the Razer Kraken Ultimate. Armed with THX Spatial Audio/ custom-tuned 50mm drivers/ and a crystal-clear active noise-canceling mic to provide the ultimate competitive gaming audio experience.
WHAT’S INSIDE
RAZER KRAKEN ULTIMATE GAMING HEADSET
- A. Adjustable padded headband
- B. Cooling gel-infused ear cushions
- C. Retractable mic
- D. Mic mute indicator
- E. Mic mute button
- F. Backlit Razer logo
- G. Volume wheel
- H. THX Spatial Audio indicator
- I. THX Spatial Audio button
- J. USB connector
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
LET’S GET YOU COVERED
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HEADPHONES
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance: 32 0@ 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
GETTING STARTED
THE MIC
Bend the mic until it’s a few millimeters away from your mouth. Make sure the
mic diaphragm is in front 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 WHEEL
Rotate the volume wheel as shown to increase or decrease the volume.
GET COMFY
It’s recommended to gently stretch the headset before placing it over your
head to minimize headband stress however, don’t stretch the headset beyond its
limits.
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 from razer.com/synapse.
- Step 3: Create your Razer ID or log in using an existing account.
Applicable for Windows 8 or later
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 also subject to change based on the current software version and vour Operating Svstem.
SYNAPSE TAB
The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse 3.
This tab allows you to navigate the Dashboard subtab.
DASHBOARD
The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse 3 where you can
access all your Razer devices, modules, and online services
AUDIO TAB
The 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.
SOUND
The Sound subtab is for modifying your device’s sound properties.
Profile
Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral’s settings. By
default, the profile name is based on your system’s name. To add, rename,
duplicate, or delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button ( ••• ).
Volume
The volume slider allows you to adjust audio intensity of your device.
Clicking the link will launch the Windows Volume Mixer window.
Sound Properties
Clicking the link will launch the Windows sound properties window.
THX Spatial Audio Demo
This feature allows you to test the effect of THX Spatial Audio on your
headset.
MIXER
The Mixer subtab allows you to enable/disable the THX Spatial Audio, as well
as calibrate the audio positioning.
ENHANCEMENT
The Enhancement subtab is for customizing the incoming audio settings.
Bass Boost
Enhances the low frequency response to improve the bass output of your headset
Sound Normalization
Reduces the loudest audio received to avoid sudden and unpleasant increase in
volume from effects such as shouting or explosions.
Voice Claritv
Improves the quality of incoming voice conversations by filtering the sound to
improve clarity and adjusts the volume.
EQ
With the EQ subtab, you can alter the frequency response of your audio system
.
MIC
The Mic subtab enables you to change the settings for all outgoing mic audio
.
Microphone
Allows you to enable/disable the microphone on your headset using the toggle
button.
Mic Volume
Adjusts the microphone input or mutes the mic when the function is disabled.
Mic Sensitivitv
Changes the microphone’s sensitivity so that it cuts out background noises and
isolate your voice.
Sidetone
Enable or disable monitoring the microphone’s raw audio input through the
headset with an additional option to increase or decrease the volume.
Enhancements
Improves 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
Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings
.
Brightness
You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness
option or increase/decrease the luminance using the slider.
Switch Off Lighting
This 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.
Cosptav Mode
Choose an effect that you can enable even if you do not have access to Razer
Synapse 3.
Stream-Reactive Lighting
This function allows your headset’s lighting to change dynamically based on
integrated actions for different streaming services.
Advanced Effects
The 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 ( •:Q:• CHROMA STUDIO }. Click
here to learn more about the Chroma Studio
Quick Effects
A 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 TAB
The Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and applications.
DEVICES
View 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 GAMES
The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view
peripherals that are linked to games, 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 WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by clicking the ( ◊ } 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.
GENERAL
The 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.
RESET
The 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 memory will
only create a new profile for your device on Razer Synapse 3 using the default
settings.
ABOUT
The 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
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY GUIDELINES
In 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 specific temperature range of 0°C {32°F} to 40°C {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 awareness of 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 USE
The 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 to prevent dirt buildup. Do not use soap or harsh
cleaning agents.
LEGALESE
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
©2020 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo,
Razer logo, “For Gamers.
By Gamers.”, and “Powered by Razer Chroma” logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Razer Inc. and/or affiliated companies in the United States or
other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of
their respective owners and other company and product names mentioned herein
may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies.
Razer Inc. (“Razer”} may have copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, patents,
patent applications, or other intellectual property rights (whether registered
or unregistered} concerning the product in this guide. Furnishing of this
guide does not give you a license to any such copyright, trademark, patent or
other intellectual property right. The Razer Kraken Ultimate (the “Product”}
may differ from pictures whether on packaging or otherwise. Razer assumes no
responsibility for such differences or for any errors that may appear.
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
For the latest and current terms of the Limited Product Warranty, please visit: razer.com/warranty
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Razer shall in no event be liable for any lost profits, loss of information or data, special, incidental, indirect, punitive or consequential or incidental damages, arising in any way out of distribution of, sale of, resale of, use of, or inability to use the Product. In no event shall Razer’s liability exceed the retail purchase price of the Product.
GENERAL
These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased. If any term herein is held to be invalid or unenforceable, then such term (in so far as it is invalid or unenforceable} shall be given no effect and deemed to be excluded without invalidating any of the remaining terms. Razer reserves the right to amend any term at any time without notice.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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