Custom-Tuned HyperX 7.1 Surround Sound with Adjustable Bass Features 50mm Drivers with Dual Chamber Technology

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif – March 25, 2020 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today expanded the award winning Cloud AlphaTM S lineup with the addition of Cloud AlphaTM 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, chat and work from home. Mechanical bass adjustment sliders allow for three levels of bass fine-tuning providing listeners with a richer audio gaming experience. The Cloud Alpha S Blackout utilizes 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 color variation to HyperX Cloud Alpha S lineup,” said Nathan Almond, headset business manager, HyperX. “We can now offer gamers more ways to customize 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 for extended gaming and working from home.”

The Cloud Alpha S features signature HyperX comfort with premium memory foam ear cushions, an extra breathable leatherette and a durable aluminum frame. The headset also comes equipped with a detachable noise cancellation mic, braided cable, spare set of fabric ear cushions, and travel bag.

According to NPD’s Retail Tracking Service, in the U.S. HyperX is the No.1 PC gaming headset brand in retail three years running from 2017 – 20192.

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

The HyperX Cloud Alpha S Blackout gaming headset is available for $129.99 MSRP through Amazon and HyperX Shop. For more information on the Cloud Alpha S lineup and global availability, please visit the Cloud Alpha S product page.

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 minimize the impact on its customers and ensure product availability and timely delivery.

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

2The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, PC Headset/PC Microphone, Gaming Designed, Based on dollars, Jan. 2017-Dec. 2019 combined.

About HyperX

For 19 years, HyperX’s mission has been to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer and the company is consistently recognized for delivering products that provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. Under the tagline of “WE’RE ALL GAMERS,” HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because they meet the most stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class components. For more information, please go to www.hyperx.com.

About HP

HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at http://www.hp.com.

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Editor’s Note: For additional information or executive interviews, please contact Mark Tekunoff, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. 17600 Newhope Street, Fountain Valley, CA USA 92708, 714-438-2791(Voice). Press images can be found in Kingston’s press room here.

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