HYPERX Cloud Alpha S Headset User Manual

June 2, 2024
HYPERX

Cloud Alpha S Headset
User Manual

HYPERX Cloud Alpha S Headset -

HyperX Cloud Alpha S™

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Part Numbers
HX-HSCS-BL/WW

Overview

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A. Bass adjustment sliders
B. Detachable microphone
C. 3.5mm cable (4-pole)
D. USB audio control mixer
E. Mic mute / mic monitoring button
F. 7.1 surround sound button
G. Headphone volume buttons
H. Game Balance button
I. Chat Balance button
J. Cloth ear cushions
K. Travel bag

Specifications

Headphone
Driver: Custom dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response: 13Hz – 27kHz
Impedance: 65 Ω
Sound pressure level: 99dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: ≤ 1%
Weight: 310g
Weight with mic: 321g
Cable length: Detachable headset cable (1m)
Connection type: Detachable headset cable – 3.5mm plug (4 pole)
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone.
Polar pattern: Bi-directional, Noise-cancelling.
Frequency response: 50Hz – 18kHz.
Sensitivity: -38dBV (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz).
USB Audio Control Mixer
Controls: Headset volume buttons, Game/Chat balance buttons, 7.1 surround sound button, mic mute /mic monitoring button.
Weight: 57g
Cable length: 2m

Usage

Bass Adjustment

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Move the bass adjustment sliders up or down to change the amount of bass in the headset. Move the sliders up for more bass. Move the sliders down for less bass.

USB Audio Control Mixer

Mic mute / mic monitoring button

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Press the mic mute / mic monitoring button to toggle mic mute on or off.

  • LED On – Mic muted
  •  LED Off – Mic active

Hold the button for 3 seconds to toggle mic monitoring on or off.
Headset volume buttons

Press the volume +/- buttons to adjust headset master volume up or down.
7.1 surround sound button

Press the 7.1 surround sound button to toggle 7.1 surround on or off.
• LED On – Enabled
• LED Off – Disabled
Game/Chat balance buttons

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Press the game/chat balance buttons to adjust mix between game audio and chat audio.

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Using with PC

Connecting Headset to PC

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  1. Connect the headset into the USB audio control mixer with the 3.5mm 4-pole cable.
  2. Connect the USB audio control mixer into the PC’s USB port.

Windows Setup

  1. Right click speaker icon in system tray, then select Open Sound settings
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  2. In Sound settings window, select Sound Control Panel.
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  3. Under the Playback tab, select Speakers (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Game). Then click on the arrow next to Set Default and select Default Device.

  4. Select Headset Earphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat). Then click on the arrow next to the Set Default button and select Default Communication Device.

  5. Check that Speakers (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Game) is set as Default Device and Headset Earphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat) is set as Default Communications Device.
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  6. Under the Recording tab, select Microphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat). Then click on the Set Default button.
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  7. Check that Microphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat) is set as Default Device.
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Discord Setup

  1. Under Discord settings, select Voice & Video.
  2. Under Voice Settings, select Input Device to Microphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat).
  3. Select Output Device to Headset Earphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat).

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Using with Console & Mobile

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Connect the headset to the device’s 3.5mm port with the 3.5mm (4-pole) cable.
Questions or Setup Issues?
Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/

Document No. 480HX-HSCAS.A01
HyperX Cloud Alpha S™

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