Creative Media will release the gaming sound bar "Sound Blaster Katana V2", which has been upgraded from the conventional model in various aspects such as sound quality / connectivity / sound correction function, from the end of September. The price is open, but the company's direct sales site "Creative Store" sells it for 39,800 yen including tax.
"Sound Blaster Katana V2" 2.1ch sound bar that upgraded the conventional model "Sound BlasterX Katana" in various aspects. It consists of a soundbar body equipped with two up-firing 2.5-inch midrange drivers and two 0.75-inch tweeters, and a subwoofer equipped with a 6.5-inch driver, and the total output has changed from the conventional model 75W RMS to 126W RMS. Augmentation. The sound quality is clearer and the impact of bass is felt. Connection supports HDMI (ARC) / USB Type-C / optical digital / AUX / Bluetooth. Supports playback of up to 96kHz / 24bit, 5.1ch when connected via USB to Windows / mac. In addition, it has a microphone for calling and a 3.5mm 4-pole jack on the front, so you can have a voice chat while listening to the sound of the sound bar or connecting a headset. In addition, it is equipped with a USB terminal dedicated to headphones compatible with the original surround technology "Super X-Fi". In addition to 4 drivers and subwoofers, it also has a headset terminal and a microphone. Continuing from the previous model, it supports the original acoustic correction technology "Acoustic Engine Audio Enhancement". You can use "SCOUT MODE" to make the environmental sound of the game stand out and make it easier to hear. In addition, a new sound mode "SXFI BATTLE mode" dedicated to connecting headphones or headsets is installed. By utilizing Super X-Fi technology, it is possible to clearly feel the direction and distance of the sound in the game. In addition, the soundbar itself is equipped with 16.8 million colors of RGB lighting. A Creative app for both PC and smartphone is also available, and you can customize the sound and lighting. It also comes with a wireless remote control, so you can assign your favorite functions to the six customize buttons from the Creative app. The frequency response is 50Hz-20kHz. Bluetooth codec supports SBC. The external dimensions / mass are approximately 600W x 62H x 95Dmm / 1.52kg for the sound bar body and approximately 150W x 367H x 367Dmm / 6.4kg for the subwoofer.
