HYPERX Colud Orbit, Orbit S Headset User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- HYPERX
Table of Contents
HYPERX Colud Orbit, Orbit S Headset
Overview
- Microphone mute
- Status LED
- Power button
- 3D button
- Microphone port
- USB Type-C port
- 3.5mm port
- Microphone volume wheel
- Headphone volume wheel
- Detachable boom microphone
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
- 3.5mm cable (4-pole)
Specifications
Headphone
- Driver: Planar transducer, 100 mm
- Type: Circumaural, Closed back
- Frequency response: 10Hz–50,000Hz
- Sound pressure level: >120 dB
- T.H.D.: < 0.1% (1 kHz, 1 mW)
- Weight: 368g
Modes:
- Orbit: 3D audio
- Orbit S: 3D audio with head tracking
Cable length:
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A: 3m
- USB Type-C to USB Type-C: 1.5m
- 3.5mm plug (4-pole): 1.2m
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Uni-directional
Battery life
Analog 3.5mm mode: 10 hours
- Tested at 50% headphone volume
Using the Headset
USB Mode
- Compatible only in 2 Channel audio mode. Microphone output is not supported on Nintendo Switch.
PC USB Setup
- Power on the headset.
- Connect the headset to the PC with the USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable.
- Right click speaker icon > Select Open Sound settings > Select Sound control panel
- Under Playback tab, click on “HyperX Cloud Orbit” / “HyperX Cloud Orbit S” and click on Set Default.
- Under Recording tab, click on “HyperX Cloud Orbit” / “HyperX Cloud Orbit S” and click on Set Default.
PlayStation 4 USB Setup
- Power on the headset.
- Hold down the microphone volume wheel for 2 seconds to change audio modes. Repeat this step until the headset plays the voice prompt “2 Channel”.
- Connect the headset to the PlayStation 4 console with the USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable.
- From the PS4 main menu, go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices
- Set Input Device to USB Headset (HyperX Cloud Orbit 2Ch) or USB Headset (HyperX Cloud Orbit S 2Ch)
- Set Output Device to USB Headset (HyperX Cloud Orbit 2Ch) or USB Headset (HyperX Cloud Orbit S 2Ch)
- Set Output to Headphones to All Audio
- Set Volume Control (Headphones) to maximum.
Nintendo Switch USB Setup
- Power on the headset.
- Hold down the microphone volume wheel for 2 seconds to change audio modes. Repeat this step until the headset plays the voice prompt “2 Channel”.
- Connect the headset to the Nintendo Switch dock via the USB Type-C to Type-A cable.
- Hold the HOME button on the controller for 1 second to access the Quick Settings menu.
- Go to the USB volume control and set the level to maximum.
Analog 3.5mm Mode
- Power on the headset.
- Connect the headset to the device’s 3.5mm port with the 3.5mm (4-pole) cable.
Controls
USB Audio Modes
While the headset is connected to a device via USB, hold down the
microphone volume wheel for 2 seconds to change the USB audio mode. A voice
prompt will tell you which mode the headset is using. 3D Modes
Hold down the 3D button for 2 seconds to change the 3D mode. A voice prompt
will tell you which 3D mode the headset is using.
EQ Presets
Short press and scroll the microphone volume wheel up or down to change the
EQ preset. A voice prompt will tell you which EQ preset the headset is
using.
Charging the Headset
When the charge cable is connected the LED will indicate the status. “Battery low” voice prompt plays at 15% battery. To disable USB charging, hold down the headphone volume wheel for 2 seconds.
Questions or Setup Issues?
Contact the HyperX support team at:
hyperxgaming.com/support/
References
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