Razer Issues Limited Edition PAX Moray+ Headset

Razer has been branching out on their products for quite some time,with the company's audio range being its go-to line when the mice andkeyboard grows tired. With the PAX 2009 conference in full swing out onthe west coast of America, Razer is joining forces in order to issue alimited edition PAX series of its Moray+ mobile gaming communicator.

Tailored specifically for gamers, the device is an in-ear noiseisolating earphone equipped with an omnidirectional inline microphone.There doesn't seem to be much difference between the original Moray+and this one, but we suspect the hardcore gaming crowd will have aneasier time buying in to something with a PAX logo on there. Robert"Razerguy" Krakoff, president, Razer, had this to say about hisnewly-branded kit:

"We're excited about continuing our relationship with PAX again, thistime with the Razer Moray+, a superior mobile gaming communicator, tocreate a memorable, special edition quality product. This gives on-the-go gamers who travel to events like PAX a compactheadset solution that is portable and lightweight. No need to lugaround large headsets - this is an earphone that satisfies gamers'audio, communication and gaming needs."

The device will be made available in PAX Blue, with the omnidirectionalpickup pattern capturing sound input from any direction when used withVoIP/chat apps like Skpe, Ventrilo, etc. Razer also throws in adaptersin order to make this compatible with Apple's iPhone and the averagePC, and there is also three adapters that make it play nice with theNintendo DS Lite/DSi, netbooks, laptops, and Sony's PSP. The only wayyou're getting one is if you drop by Razer's PAX booth and hand over$60, but we're sure someone on the floor would gladly ship you once fora small premium.

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