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Razer gives you earbuds for portable gaming

by: John -
More On: Moray+
Today Razer announced the release of the Razer Moray+ earphone system. This earbud setup provides an inline omnidirectional microphone for communication as well. There's adapters included that will let you use it with an Iphone, PSP,  and DS as well as laptops and PCs. They wil be on sale for $59.99. I'm not one that likes earbuds but I haven't tried the designs like the ones the Moray+ has.

RAZER LAUNCHES mobile gaming communicator FOR GAMERS ON THE GO
Razer provides a complete and portable solution for mobile gamers

Carlsbad, Calif. – July 7th, 2009 – Razer™, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle peripherals, announced the release of the Razer Moray+ ™, an in-ear noise isolating earphone equipped with an inline omnidirectional microphone that provides a smart, portable solution for gamers on the go.

“After the release of the original Razer Moray, we received feedback from gamers who needed something more,” says Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff, President of Razer. “They wanted a compact headset that provides not only great audio quality but the ability to talk to their friends. Instead of lugging around large headsets, the Razer Moray+ provides a lightweight, portable solution for gamers who need just one pair of earphones for all their audio, communication and gaming needs.

About the Razer Moray+ ™
The Razer Moray+ is designed for gamers on the go who appreciate the compact design and the ability to support multiple gaming devices with one unique headset. The Razer Moray+ provides an inline microphone engineered with an omni-directinonal pickup pattern which captures sound input from any direction with exceptional voice clarity for VOIP applications like Skype™, Ventrilo™, and TeamSpeak™. The in-ear noise isolating earphones deliver powerful bass-driven stereo and mid/high range clarity for your entertainment experience without interference from ambient noise.

The Razer Moray+ offers a smart approach for gamers by creating all-in-one entertainment headphones that are compatible with the iPhone® and PC. The Razer Moray+ also includes 3 adapters that allows users to use the microphone with the Sony® PSP® 2000/3000, Nintendo DS® Lite/DSi, netbooks and laptops. The sleek, lightweight architecture of the Razer Moray+ will take your mobile and gaming lifestyle to a new level.

Razer Moray+ ™
COST: US: $59.99, Europe €54.99
AVAILABILITY: Worldwide

Earphones

* Frequency response: 20 to 11,000 Hz
* Sound pressure level (@1KHz, 1mW): 110 dB
* Impedance: 17 ohms
* Max rated input: 20 mW
* Cable length: 1.3m
* Connector: 3.5mm miniplug
* Weight (including cable): 12.5g

Microphone

* Frequency response : 300 to 3,000 Hz
* Output level: -46 dB
* Pick-up pattern: Omnidirectional
* Output impedance: 2.2 Kohm
* Signal to noise ratio : 55dB min