HyperX Now Shipping Cloud Alpha S Blackout Edition

 
London (UK) – 23^rd March, 2020 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today expanded the award winning Cloud Alpha^TM S line-up with the addition of Cloud Alpha^TM S Blackout. With a new brilliant yet subdued all black design, the new Alpha S Blackout addition features custom-tuned HyperX virtual 7.1 surround sound¹ with an advanced audio control mixer to easily activate surround sound and to adjust the mic between game and chat. Mechanical bass adjustment sliders allow for three levels of bass fine-tuning, providing listeners with richer audio gaming experience. The Cloud Alpha S Blackout utilises dual chamber technology to separate bass from the mids and highs for accurate and smooth in-game audio. 
 
“We are excited to introduce our second colour variation to HyperX Cloud Alpha S line-up,” said Bianca Walter, Business Manager, HyperX EMEA. “We can now offer gamers more ways to customise their setup with a custom-tuned HyperX 7.1 virtual surround sound headset that has all the comfort and style of the original HyperX Cloud.”
 
The Cloud Alpha S features signature HyperX comfort with premium memory foam ear cushions, an extra breathable leatherette and a durable aluminium frame. The headset also comes equipped with a detachable noise cancellation mic, braided cable, spare set of fabric ear cushions and travel bag.
 
HyperX provides a variety of PC, console, and wireless headsets including the Cloud II, Cloud Alpha, Cloud Flight, Cloud Revolver, Cloud MIX and Cloud Orbit S, an audiophile grade headset with planar drivers.
 
Availability
 
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, HyperX may experience some product and shipping delays. HyperX is taking every possible measure to work with partners to minimise the impact on its customers and ensure product availability and timely delivery.
The HyperX Cloud Alpha S Blackout gaming headset is available for £119.99 / €129.99 MSRP through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets. For more information on the product and availability, please visit the Cloud Alpha S product page.

Cloud Alpha S Blackout Specifications: 
 
Part Number
HX-HSCAS-BK/WW
 
Headphone
Driver: Custom dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response: 13Hz – 27kHz
Impedance: 65 Ω
Sound pressure level: 99dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: ≤ 1%
Weight: 310g
Weight with mic: 321g
Cable length: 1m
Connection type: 3.5mm plug (4 pole)
 
Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Bi-directional, Noise-cancelling
Frequency response: 50Hz – 18kHz
Sensitivity: -38dBV (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)
 
USB Audio Control Mixer
Weight: 57g
Cable length: 2m
 
¹Virtual 7.1 surround sound effect output as a 2 channel stereo signal to be used with stereo headphones
 
About HyperX
 
HyperX is the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, PC, console and mobile power users with high-performance components. For 17 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for all types of gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, charging accessories for console players, USB flash drives, and mouse pads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand in known for consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 65 million memory modules, 10 million gaming headsets and 1 million gaming keyboards worldwide.
 
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