RAZER Priemier Gaming Headset User Manual

June 14, 2024
Razer

RAZER Priemier Gaming Headset User Manual

Meet the premier gaming headset to rule them all. Armed with hybrid ANC,
THX AAATM, and upgraded Razer TriForce Bio-cellulose drivers for flagship quality audio, Backed by an intelligent dual-wireless design for seamless switching between low-latency PC/consoIe gaming and Bluetooth mobile use,

1. WHAT’S INSIDE

Razer Barracuda Pro

2. WHAT’S NEEDED

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
Devices with Bluetooth audio capability / USB Type-C or Type-A port

RAZER SYNAPSE REQUIREMENTS
Windows@ 10 64-bit (or higher)
Internet connection for software installation

RAZER AUDIO APP REQUIREMENTS
iOS 12 / Android 8.1 Oreo (or higher) device with Bluetooth connectivity
Internet connection for app installation

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HEADPHONES

  • Frequency response: 20 Hz — 20 kHz
  • Impedance: 32 Q @ 1 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 96 dBSPL/mW KHz by HATS
  • Drivers: Bio-Cellulose 50mm Driver
  • Inner ear cup diameter: 62 x 42 mm
  • Connection type: Wireless via Type-C dongle and Bluetooth
  • Approx. weight: 340 g / 0.75 lbs
  • Oval ear cushions: Full-ear coverage with plush leatherette memory foam

MICROPHONE
Frequency response: 100 Hz — 10 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB
Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -38 1 dB
Pick-up pattern: Omnidirectional
Integrated Dual MEMS Microphones for Voice Pickup and Al noise cancellation

THX-AAATM
High Fidelity
THX AAA-OTM Amplifier THD: –90 dB @-3 dBFS, 1 KHz, with 32 Q load

ON-EARCUP CONTROLS
2.4GHz Wireless and Bluetooth toggle (SmartSwitch)
ANC levels (ANC ON, Ambient, ANC OFF)
Volume up and down
Mic mute on/off toggle

AUDIO USAGE
Wireless: Via Type-C dongle or Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Codec: AAC, SBC
THX Spatial Audio: Only available on Windows 64-bit (or higher)

BATTERY LIFE
Up to 40 hours

4. LET’S GET YOU COVERED

You’ve got a great device in your hands, complete with a 2-year limited warranty coverage. Now  maximize its potential and score exclusive Razer benefits by registering at razerid.razer.com

Got a question? Ask the Razer Support Team at support.razer.com

5. GETTING STARTED

CHARGING YOUR HEADSET
Connect your Razer Barracuda Pro to a powered USB Type-A port using the charging cable. For best results, please fully charge your headset before using it for the first time. A depleted unit will fully charge in about 3 hours.

CONNECTING TO YOUR DEVICES

A. Via Type-C wireless dongle (2.4GHz)1

B. Via Bluetooth
While powered on, press the Razer SmartSwitch button for 5 seconds to activate Bluetooth pairing mode. Follow your device’s instructions and select “Razer Barracuda Pro (BT)” from the list of found devices. The status indicator will briefly change to static blue to indicate that the headset is now paired with your device.

PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Razer Audio app (Mobile)
Making advanced customization just got a whole lot easier for the Razer Barracuda Pro. With the Razer Audio App, you’ll be able to customize its EQ settings and auto shutoff feature, enable or disable gaming mode, adjust the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) level, and much more — anytime, anywhere.

Razer Synapse (PC)
Use the Razer Synapse app to select from any of the headset’s EQ presets or customize your own, enhance sound and mic settings, enable and adjust real- time mic monitoring and other headset features for a phenomenal audio experience that’s genuinely yours.
Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/svnapse.

**Activate THX Spatial Audio***
Unleash the full potential of your Razer Barracuda Pro by enabling 3600 positional audio for a natural and lifelike experience through Razer Synapse.

6. USING YOUR HEADSET

BATTERY LEVEL
When unplugged and powered on, the status indicator will show the connection and battery status.  While in use, you’ll hear a voice prompt when the headset needs to be recharged; during such time,  the indicator will continue showing the battery level until you charge the headset.

POWER BUTTON
Power ON / OFF
Power on the headset by holding the Power button until the status indicator is on and holding the  Power button again to turn off. An audio prompt will help notify you when the headset is powered  on or off.

Other functions
Other power button functions are available when the headset is powered on with Bluetooth as the audio source. These functions operate based on your device’s current activity and may not apply to  certain devices.

RAZER SMART SWITCH BUTTON

Switching audio source
When powered on and connected to any audio source, double press the Razer SmartSwitch button to switch between the Type-C wireless dongle and Bluetooth audio source or vice versa.

Enabling ANC / Quick Attention Mode
Active Noise Cancellation helps eliminate background noise, while Quick Attention Mode allows you to hear your surroundings without removing the headset. While connected, press the Razer  SmartSwitch button to cycle through ANC On, Quick Attention Mode, and ANC Off.


Enabling / Disabling Gaming Mode
While connected via Bluetooth, triple press the Razer SmartSwitch button, then hold the last press for 2 seconds to activate Gaming Mode. Once enabled, the headset will function at a lower latency, giving you real-time audio feedback while gaming. Repeat to disable gaming mode

UNDERSTANDING RAZER SMARTSWITCH

With the Razer Barracuda Pro simultaneously connected to a PC or gaming console (via Type-C wireless dongle) and a mobile device (via Bluetooth), you’ll be able to conveniently take calls from a connected Bluetooth device and switch back to the game audio without removing the headset. The status indicator will briefly show static white to indicate that the headset is connected to both audio sources.

The following behaviors below will help you understand how your headset responds to audio source switching and incoming calls when your headset is connected to a Bluetooth device and Type-C wireless dongle:

7. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER BARRACUDA PRO

Internet connection is required for installation, updates, and cloud-based features, Registering for a Razer ID account is recommended but optional. All listed features are subject to change based on the current software version, the connected device(s), and supported apps and software.

SYNAPSE TAB
The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to navigate the Dashboard subtab.

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

AUDIO TAB
Set THX Spatial Audio as your default playback or output device from the Sound icon on the system tray.
The Audio tab is the main tab for your Razer Barracuda Pro. 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 adjusting the overall system volume or individual volume of all active applications, controlling ANC, changing the default fallback device, and accessing Windows Sound properties.

Profile
Profile is data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral’s settings. By default, the profile name is based on your system’s name. Press the Miscellaneous button ( ) to add, rename, duplicate, or delete a profile.

Volume
Adjust the audio volume of the device. You may also access the Windows volume mixer of the current playback device, where you can proportionally adjust the system’s overall volume or individually adjust the volume of each active application.

Active Noise Cancellation
Turn on Active Noise Cancellation and adjust its level to control how much background noise will be suppressed, or switch to Ambient to stay aware of your surroundings.

Sound Properties
Set a default output device that the THX Spatial Audio will use when the Razer Barracuda Pro is not connected. You may also click on the Windows Sound Properties link to manage your system’s sound settings, such as modifying the playback and recording device settings, sound scheme, and default communications activity.

Mixer
The Mixer subtab allows you to enable or disable the THX Spatial Audio and its settings and calibrate the audio positioning of all virtual speakers of the active spatial audio mode.

THX Spatial Audio
THX Spatial Audio technology is an advanced positional audio solution that delivers a heightened immersive experience as you game.
Toggle this setting to enable or disable THX Spatial Audio and its settings. This is set to Auto by default, where all applications will use the recommended output setting. Using Manual will allow you to assign preferred spatial audio modes to specific application types and/or applications.

Spatial Audio Modes
Preview the calibration of each available spatial audio mode preset using the Listen button. Changing the position of any virtual speaker (in any preset mode) will automatically create a Custom Mode. Alternatively, you may also click on the Add button ( + ) to create a new Custom Mode.

Click on the miscellaneous button ( ) to rename, duplicate, or delete the selected custom mode on any Custom Mode. To revert the current mode to its original settings, click on the Reset button.

Enhancement
The Enhancement subtab is for customizing your audio system’s incoming audio settings and frequency response.

Bass Boost
Enhances the low-frequency response to improve the bass output of your headset.

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

Voice Clarity
Enhances the quality of incoming voice conversations by filtering the sound to improve its clarity and volume.

Audio Equalizer
Select any available equalizer presets created for the best audio experience designed for balance, gaming immersion, movie viewing, or enjoying your favorite music. Manually adjusting an equalizer preset will automatically set it to Custom.

Mic
The Mic subtab enables you to change all outgoing mic audio settings.

Microphone
Control the mic volume and mic input for clearer mic audio.

Mic Volume
Adjust the microphone input or mute the mic.

Voice Gate
Control the amount of mic input to cut out background noises and isolate your voice. Any sound that registers below the threshold will be muted.

Enhancements
Improve the quality of the microphone by enabling any of the listed features below:
Volume Normalization. Reduces the variation of loudness.
Vocal Clarity. Emphasizes the voice frequency.
Ambient Noise Reduction. Decreases environmental noise.

Mic Equalizer
Select any of the available mic equalizer presets which best fits your mic needs. Manually adjusting any equalizer preset will automatically set it as a Custom preset.

Mic Monitoring (Sidetone)
Enable this setting to monitor the microphone’s raw audio input through the headset with an additional option to increase or decrease the audio monitoring volume.

PROFILES TAB
The Profiles tab is a convenient way to manage all your profiles and link them to your games and applications.

Devices
View which games are linked to each device’s profiles or which Chroma Effect is linked to specific games using the Devices subtab.

Linked Games
The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view devices 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, enables you to configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer Synapse, view the master guides of each connected Razer device, or perform a factory reset on any connected Razer device.

General tab
The default tab of the Settings window. The General tab lets you change the software’s display language, startup behavior, display theme, and onscreen notifications. You may also manually sync your profiles to the cloud ( C ) or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices and installed modules.

Reset tab
The Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on all connected Razer devices with onboard memory and/or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to acquaint yourself with Razer Synapse’s new features on its next launch.

By resetting a Razer device, al/ profiles stored on the selected device’s onboard memory will be erased

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

8. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

SAFETY GUIDELINES
To achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Barracuda Pro, 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 and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads. Doing so will void your warranty.

Keep the device away from liquid, humidity, or moisture. Operate the device only within the specific temperature range of OOC (32 OF) to 400 C (1040 F). Should the temperature exceed this range, unplug and/or switch off the device 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 activities that require active awareness of your surroundings.

Listening to excessively loud volumes over extended periods can damage your hearing.
Furthermore, legislation of certain countries permits a maximum sound level of 86db to affect your hearing for 8 hours a day. We, therefore, recommend that you reduce the volume to a comfortable level when listening for prolonged periods. Please, take good care of your hearing.

MAINTENANCE AND USE
The Razer Barracuda Pro requires minimum maintenance to keep it in optimum condition. Once a month, we recommend you clean the device using a soft cloth or cotton swab to prevent dirt buildup. Do not use soap or harsh cleaning agents.

BATTERY WARNING
The Razer Barracuda Pro contains a Li-ion rechargeable battery. In general, the life expectancy of such batteries is dependent upon usage. If you suspect that the Li-ion rechargeable battery inside the Razer Barracuda Pro may be drained (has a low charge), try charging it.

Caution: Do not open, mutilate, or expose to conducting materials (metal), moisture, liquid, fire, or heat. Doing so may cause batteries to leak or explode, resulting in personal injury. Battery life varies with usage.

9. LEGALESE

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
@2022 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, and “For Gamers. By Gamers.” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Razer Inc. and/or affiliated companies in the United States or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Android, Google, Google Logo, Google Play, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

The Bluetooth@ word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Razer is under license.

“PlayStation”, “PS4”, and “PS5” are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered 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 Barracuda Pro (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.

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