HYPERX Cloud II USB Gaming Headset User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- HYPERX
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HYPERX Cloud II USB Gaming Headset
Product Information
The HyperX Cloud II Headset (KHX-HSCP-xx) is a high-quality communicating device optimized for pro-gaming. It delivers superior sound, style, and comfort. The headset features an adjustable, soft-padded leatherette headband and a closed-cup design for enhanced bass reproduction and minimal sound leakage. It is HiFi capable and has a durable design suitable for rugged gaming environments. The HyperX Cloud II headset is also compatible with tablets and smartphones for mobile use.
What’s Included:
- HyperX Cloud II Headset
- Leatherette headband with HyperX logo
- Aluminum arm to adjust headband
- Attached cable with 3.5mm input jack
- Detachable microphone with adjustable arm and condenser
- Extra set of ear cushions
- Control box cable with USB connector and control box
- USB Control box with volume controls and 7.1 audio button
Technical Specifications:
Headset:
- Part Numbers: KHX-HSCP-GM (Gun Metal), KHX-HSCP-PK (Pink), KHX-HSCP-RD (Red)
Microphone:
- Document No. 480KHX-HSCP001.A01
Product Usage Instructions
Usage (Direct Connect) with No Control Box:
Connect your headset directly to your computer, game console, or other
device (phone or tablet) that has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Usage (with Control Box):
Connect the headset’s 3.5mm audio jack to the input jack on the USB control
box. The USB control box then connects to a computer using the USB connector
on the end of the control box.
Using Control Box:
To ensure that HyperX Cloud II is the default audio device:
For Windows:
- Open up Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound, then select Sound.
- If the HyperX 7.1 Audio is not currently the default audio device, right-click on the option and select Set as Default Device.
- This should place a green check mark next to the default audio device.
- Repeat the same steps for the microphone portion of the headset, located under the Recording tab (also found in the Sound program in Control Panel).
For Mac:
- Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
- In System Preferences, click on the ‘Sound’ icon.
- Click on the Input tab and select HyperX 7.1 Audio for default sound input.
- Click on the Output tab and select HyperX 7.1 Audio for default sound output.
Introduction
Optimized for pro-gaming, HyperX Cloud II Headset (KHX-HSCP-xx) is a high- quality communicating device that delivers superior sound, style and comfort. It uses an adjustable, soft-padded leatherette headband and features a closed- cup design for enhanced bass reproduction and minimal sound leakage. The HyperX Cloud II headset is HiFi capable and delivers a durable design for the most rugged gaming environments and is compatible with tablets and smartphones for mobile use.
What’s Included:-
- 1 HyperX Cloud II Headset
- 1 Detachable Microphone (attached to headset)
- 1 spare set of velour ear cushions
- 1 USB control box
- 1 Mesh bag
Features:
- Hi-fi capable 53mm drivers for supreme audio quality
- 15-25 KHz frequency response (earphones)
- Detachable microphone (quick and easy to plug/unplug for music-only purposes)
- Solid aluminum construction for durability and stability
- Super-soft padded leatherette headband and leatherette padding on cups
- Closed cup design for enhanced bass-reproduction and sound leakage
Technical Specifications
Headset
- Transducer type: Dynamic 53mm with Neodynium Magnets
- Operating principle: Closed
- Frequency response: 15Hz-25KHz (earphones)
- Nominal impedance: 60 ohm per system
- Nominal SPL: 98+/-3dB
- T.H.D: < 2%
- Power handling capacity: 150mW
- Sound coupling to the ear: Circumaural
- Ambient noise attenuation: approx.20 dBA
- Headband pressure: 5 N
- Weight with microphone and cable: 320g
- Cable length and type: 1m + 2m extension
- Connection: Mini stereo jack plug (3.5MM)
Microphone
- Microphone Transducer type: Condenser (back electret)
- Operating principle: Pressure gradient
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Power supply: AB powering
- Supply voltage: 2V
- Current consumption: Max 0.5 mA
- Nominal impedance: ≤2.2 k ohm +/- 30%
- Open circuit voltage at f = 1 kHz 20 mV / Pa
- Frequency response: 50 – 18,000 Hz (microphone)
- T.H.D: 2% at f = 1 kHz
- Max. SPL: 105dB SPL (THD ≤ 1.0% at 1KHz)
- Microphone output: -39+/-3dB
- Dimensions: 6*5mm
- Length mic boom: 150MM(include gooseneck)
- Capsule diameter: 6mm
Overview
- A. Leatherette headband w/ HyperX logo
- B. Aluminum arm to adjust headband
- C. Attached cable w/ 3.5mm input jack
- D. Detachable microphone with adjustable arm and condenser
- E. 3.5mm audio input jack
- F. Extra set of ear cushions
- G. Control box cable w/ USB connector and control box (letter H)
- H. USB Control box w/ volume controls and 7.1 audio button
Usage (Direct Connect) with No Control Box
Connect your headset directly to your computer, game console, or other device
(phone or tablet) that has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Usage (with Control Box)
Connect the headset’s 3.5mm audio jack to the input jack on the USB control
box. The USB control box then connects to a computer using the USB connector
on the end of the control box.
To ensure that HyperX Cloud II is the default audio device, you must follow these instructions:
For Windows:
- Open up Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound and then select Sound.
- If the “HyperX 7.1 Audio” is not currently the default audio device, right-click on the option and select “Set as Default Device.”
- This should place a green check mark next to the default audio device.
Figure 1 – Control Panel
Figure 2 – Right-Click Default Audio
Figure 3 – Default Sound Device
Repeat the same steps for the microphone portion of the headset, located under
the “Recording” tab
(also found in the Sound program in Control Panel.)
To ensure that HyperX Cloud II is the default audio device, you must follow these instructions:
For Mac:
Figure 1 – Apple Menu
Figure 2 – System Preferences
Figure 3 – Sound Preferences
- Click the Apple menu and select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
- In “System Preferences”, click on the ‘Sound’ icon.
- Click on the Input tab and select “HyperX 7.1 Audio” for default sound input.
- Click on the Output tab and select “HyperX 7.1 Audio” for default sound output.
Usage (PlayStation® 4)
For optimal use with PlayStation® 4 (PS4®), unplug the headset jack from the
USB control box and connect audio jack on the headset directly to the PS4 game
controller and follow these steps:
- Turn on your PS4® game console.
- Navigate to the Settings Menu and select it.
- Highlight the ‘Devices’ menu option and select it.
- Scroll down to ‘Audio Devices’ and select it.
- Choose ‘Output to Headphones’ and select ‘All Audio.’
PlayStation 4
(USB Control Box not needed)
Usage (Xbox® One)
To use the HyperX Cloud II headset with Xbox® One, you will need the Xbox One
adapter
(sold separately) that plugs into the Xbox® One controller (pictured below.)
Because this adapter has built-in volume controls, you will remove the USB
control box (that came with your HyperX Cloud II headset) and connect directly
to the Xbox One controller.
Xbox One, requires controller adapter
(Adapter sold separately)
(USB Control Box not needed)
Usage with Mobile Device (Phone or Tablet)
To use the HyperX Cloud II headset with a mobile device, unplug the USB
control box and plug the 3.5mm headset jack directly into the audio jack on
your phone or tablet.
Mobile (Phone / Tablet)
(USB Control Box not needed)
Figure 1.14 – Using with mobile device (phone or tablet)
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