HyperX(R), a division of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the world's leading independent memory manufacturer, announced the HyperX Cloud II headset with microphone. The soon-to-be commercially available HyperX Cloud II, its predecessor, combines the features and benefits of the award-winning HyperX Cloud with a new USB sound card control unit that provides its user with 7.1 virtual surround sound.

With the help of a hardware-based sound controller with LED backlight designed by HyperX sound engineers, we can control the volume of the headphones and the microphone separately. To enhance the gaming experience, gamers can activate 7.1 surround sound with a single press of a button, which produces sound from seven surround speakers. For an intense sound effect, HyperX Cloud II can be connected to a desktop computer via a USB port, and the 3.5 mm connector provides stereo compatibility with PS4 and Xbox One consoles.

With the help of the USB sound card, the performance of the microphone extends to the functions of noise reduction, automatic gain control, and echo reduction. TeamSpeak certified and optimized for Skype, HyperX Cloud II provides clearer sound quality, immersive game sounds and reduced background noise. The ear cushions and headband are made of 100% soft memory foam, so they provide the wearer with maximum comfort even after several hours of playing.

Headphones with microphone:
- Transducer type: dynamic, 53 mm
- Frequency transmission: 15-25,000 Hz
- Nominal SPL: 98+-3 dB
- Operating principle: closed
- Nominal impedance: 60 Ohm per system
- THD: < 2%
- Power: 150 mW
- Method of sound transmission at the ear: around the ear
- Ambient noise reduction: approx. 20 dB
- Headband pressure: 5 N
- Weight with microphone and cable: 320 g
- Cable length and type: 1 m + 2 m extension
- Connector: one mini stereo jack (3.5 mm)

Microphone:
- Transducer type: capacitor (rear electret)
- Directional characteristic: cardioid
- Frequency transmission: 50-18,000 Hz
- Operating principle: pressure gradient
- Power supply: AB power supply
- Supply voltage: 2 V
- Current consumption: maximum 0.5 mA
- Nominal impedance: 2.2 k
- Open circuit voltage: at f = 1kHz: 20 mV/Pa
- THD: 2% at f = 1 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 105 dB SPL (THD ? 1.0% at 1 KHz)
- Microphone power: -39+-3 dB
- Microphone boom length: 150 mm (including the bent stem)
- Capsule diameter: 65 mm
- Connector: one mini stereo jack (3.5 mm)