Creative unveils Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset

Press release: Creative Technology Ltd today unveiled the Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset, a cutting-edge, all-in-one gaming headset powered by renowned Sound Blaster X-Fi technology. At the same time it also announced the availability of the Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MkII. Designed by the leader in PC gaming audio with the rigorous needs of gamers in mind, both headsets provide the ultimate gaming experience for those serious about immersing themselves in the game.

“The Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset is the culmination of years of product development experience. For the first time, the premium Sound Blaster brand is going onto a headset, one which combines X-Fi, Silencer, EAX® and VoiceFX audio technologies with USB connectivity for portable audio superiority. The result is one lean, mean weapon that all gamers should have as an integral part of their gaming arsenal,” said Low Long Chye, Senior Manager for Headsets at Creative Technology Ltd.

Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset

Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset
The Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset features digital USB connectivity, which ensures consistency in audio performance whether a desktop or laptop is used for gaming. Precision Full-Spectrum Neodymium drivers deliver unparalleled sonic accuracy, while renowned built-in Sound Blaster X-Fi technology with EAX (environmental audio extensions) support gives users unrivalled 3D positional surround sound so effective it is akin to being able to see in the dark. This combination of X-Fi and EAX, which generates audio landscapes in real-time, puts users right at the heart of the action with advanced reverberations and filtering.

The Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset also features Silencer technology, which uses advanced algorithms to actively eliminate ambient background noise, allowing users to give crystal-clear voice commands. Furthermore, the headset allows users to transform into their game character by disguising their voices with VoiceFX, which offers 18 selectable voice-morph personas that range from Aliens to Orc.

The Creative Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset is designed for comfort as much as performance. Ergonomic, plush ear cups are shaped for sound isolation so users can keep their head in the game during extended sessions, and the headband is lightweight, padded and adjustable for a custom, precise fit. The headset also makes a great set of headphones when users simply detach the boom microphone.