Like the great Craig Mack, Sharkoon wants to kick some brand new flavor in your ear and has released both the Sharkoon X-Tatic AIR and X-Tatic Pro headsets to fill your ear spaces with those wonderful video game sounds we all love. So why release two headsets, well they both serve different needs, first up the X-Tatic AIR which like the name implies is wireless and works with your Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PC and anything with RCA outs. The 40mm drivers inside the stereo headset should provide a nice range of gaming action and the noise canceling, detachable microphone should help cut down on everyone hearing your noisy fan that makes you sound like your’re playing Battlefield 3 inside a that damn wind tunnel from the Mo Money, Mo Problems video. The other Sharkoon headset that’s being released is the X-Tatic Pro which gives you four tiny speakers in each side. So when you strap on these ear goggles you’re putting a mini surround sound system on your head. Unlike the Sharkoon X-Tatic AIR the Pro has an optical connection in it’s control unit which delivers sweet Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound to put you in the middle of your own personal symphony of destruction. If your game of choice isn’t pumping out Dolby Digital 5.1 you can always get simulated 5.1 from the control unit via its Dolby Pro Logic II mode or just kick it old school in Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo. There’s a range of connection on the control unit too, a 3.5mm input, 3×3.5mm surround outputs, a second X-Tatic Pro headphone connector for a friend, USB chat connection for the PlayStation 3, a coax input, a TOSLink (optical) input and thankfully TOSLink (optical) output. That optical output means the headphones don’t need to hog up the surround sound goodness of your game system so you can leave your surround sound stereo also plugged in. So if you’re in need of a new pair of headphones give the Sharkoon X-Tatic AIR and X-Tatic Pro a look. Their both up for pre-order on Amazon Sharkoon X-Tatic AIR for $139.99 and the Sharkoon X-Tatic Pro for $179.99 at the time of this writing.
SHARKOON X-Tatic AIR
SHARKOON X-Tatic PRO
PRESS RELEASE
Sharkoon Unleashes Incredible New Gaming Headsets in North America
Latest in award-winning line designed especially for gamers coming to retail in late November
Lake Forest, Calif.-November 9, 2012- CompuExpert, a division of Digital Interactive Systems Corp., announced today that the latest gaming headsets in the award-winning Sharkoon line are coming to North America. Especially designed to deliver the ultimate in multi-directional, high quality audio performance for maximum immersion and combat advantage, the multiplatform X-Tatic Pro and the wireless X-Tatic Air are expected to be available at retail on November 22.
X-Tatic Pro
The outstanding X-Tatic Pro is a native 5.1 surround sound headset that supports Dolby® Digital 2.0, Dolby® Digital 5.1 and Dolby® Pro Logic® II formats. Each earpiece contains four speakers (for a total of eight), providing the ultimate in multi-directional sound. The detachable mic features QuickOn connection, and the newly-developed Voice Monitoring lets you hear your own voice in the headset so you can monitor your volume level. This feature can be switched on and off as desired.
Through the Dolby® Digital Sound Control Unit (SCU), the X-Tatic Pro can connect to the optical outputs from PlayStation® or Xbox® game consoles, PCs, DVD players or other HiFi devices. A second X-Tatic Pro or Xtatic Digital headset and/or any headset with a standard G9 connection plug can also be used. A breakaway cable provides in-line volume controls for all channels and chat. Both PSN and Xbox Live chat are supported.
The X-Tactic Pro is ergonomically constructed with soft ear pieces and a plush headband so it can be adjusted to the wearer’s head shape and remains comfortable for even the longest gaming sessions. The ear-encircling design absorbs external noise for maximum immersion.
X-Tatic AIR
Enjoy the freedom of wireless with the X-Tatic AIR headset, developed especially for the Xbox360® and PS3™, and also compatible with Wii™, PCs, and other sound sources with RCA audio outputs. The digital 2.4 GHz transmission technology of the X-Tatic AIR ensures 360-degree reception of clear voice and gaming sound within a radius of up to ten meters, while the enclosed NiMH batteries support gaming sessions of up to ten continuous hours. An automatic sleep mode preserves battery life when out of range, and the base also features a USB port for charging a gamepad or other device.
The AIR’s closed, ear-encompassing design effectively isolates ambient noises while allowing the sound dimension of the 40 mm drives to unfold fully. Three preconfigured equalizer modes offer appropriate sound settings for different occasions. The noise-canceling, detachable microphone effectively minimizes background noise, and chat and game volume can be regulated separately to create a perfect sound balance and to ensure clear communication with other players at all times.
Connecting the AIR is quick and easy. Two separate analog audio inputs allow it to be simultaneously connected to the gaming console and attached to a TV or other audio source. The X-Tatic AIR can also be connected via USB to a PC. The headset controls are accessible on the headphones, ensuring that gameplay is not interrupted while searching for the right buttons. With adjustable, padded headband, soft ear cushions and individually adjustable ear cups, the X-Tatic AIR provides a comfortable fit even during all night gaming sessions.
The Sharkoon X-Tactic Pro will be available for $179.99 and the X-Tatic Air will be priced at $139.99. Both are available for pre-order at Amazon.com.
To see both headsets in action, please visit:
X-Tatic AIR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3RQjO70oYI&feature=plcp ;
X-Tatic Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78AjbXGPGpU
About Sharkoon
Founded in 2002, Sharkoon Technologies provides an unrivaled assortment of innovative products in the areas of Gaming, Storage and Multimedia through their worldwide distribution network. In doing so, Sharkoon combines a unique design and convincing performance with an affordable price. Sharkoon is represented through sales offices in Taipei, Taiwan and in Linden, Germany. Further information can be found at www.sharkoon.com. For more information contact Sharkoon: global@sharkoon.com
About CompuExpert
CompuExpert, a division of Digital Interactive Systems Corp. extensively searches the globe for the most innovative and unique electronic gadgets and peripherals and brings them exclusively to the North American market. With over 20 years of electronics distribution experience, CompuExpert is the North American distributor for high quality products made by Mionix, Sharkoon, Awind, Go Biz, Omnio, GAEMS, Raptor Gaming, Genius and more. More information about CompuExpert can be found at compuexpert.com
