{"id":31463,"date":"2013-09-20T17:05:45","date_gmt":"2013-09-20T07:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=31463"},"modified":"2013-09-20T17:06:00","modified_gmt":"2013-09-20T07:06:00","slug":"plantronics-gaming-launches-rig-headset-connecting-game-life-real-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=31463","title":{"rendered":"Plantronics Gaming Launches RIG\u2122 Headset, Connecting Game Life and Real Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

SYDNEY, Australia\u00a0\u2013\u00a0September 20,\u00a02013\u00a0<\/b>\u2013Today,\u00a0Plantronics\u00a0<\/a>(NYSE:\u00a0PLT)\u00a0announced\u00a0the local release of the RIG headset \u2013 the first product in the\u00a0upcoming line\u00a0of\u00a0RIG<\/a>\u00a0gaming\u00a0products from Plantronics.\u00a0RIG\u00a0products are\u00a0designed\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0today\u2019s\u00a0multi-screen\u00a0and\u00a0multi-device\u00a0connected\u00a0gamers\u00a0manage their digital\u00a0life. RIG systems blend\u00a0superior\u00a0game\u00a0audio and\u00a0chat,\u00a0at\u00a0home and\u00a0on-the-go, with\u00a0mobile audio,\u00a0music, and\u00a0apps, and\u00a0lets users take\u00a0calls without\u00a0hitting\u00a0pause.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cRIG is the\u00a0beginning\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0next\u00a0wave\u00a0in what gamers will come expect from their headsets.\u00a0Using\u00a0our\u00a0expertise\u00a0in acoustics, industrial\u00a0design,\u00a0and communications, we\u2019ve designed RIG from the ground up for\u00a0the\u00a0high performance needs of gaming while also giving users new levels of versatility by combining other elements of their lifestyle into one seamless, user-controlled experience\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Peter Petrides, Director of Gaming, Australia & New Zealand at Plantronics.\u00a0\u201cRIG\u00a0immerses\u00a0gamers in their virtual\u00a0world\u00a0while\u00a0keeping\u00a0them\u00a0seamlessly connected\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0real\u00a0one.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Originally unveiled at\u00a0Gamescom\u00a02013<\/a>\u00a0in August,\u00a0the\u00a0RIG\u00a0stereo\u00a0headset and\u00a0mixer\u00a0empowers\u00a0players\u00a0to\u00a0focus\u00a0on\u00a0the game\u00a0by\u00a0managing\u00a0their mix,\u00a0their\u00a0way.\u00a0With a\u00a0smartphone\u00a0connected\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0mixer,\u00a0switching\u00a0between game\u00a0chat and\u00a0taking\u00a0a\u00a0phone call\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0fly\u00a0is\u00a0simple,\u00a0with a\u00a0touch\u00a0of the\u00a0paddle.\u00a0Inject\u00a0an\u00a0alternate\u00a0soundtrack\u00a0by\u00a0firing\u00a0up\u00a0stored\u00a0or\u00a0app-based music in\u00a0place\u00a0of the\u00a0game\u00a0soundtrack\u00a0from\u00a0a\u00a0connected smartphone\u00a0or\u00a0tablet.\u00a0Dial\u00a0in a preferred\u00a0mix\u00a0of game and\u00a0smartphone\u00a0sound\u00a0\u2013\u00a0calls,\u00a0music,\u00a0and\u00a0app\u00a0notifications\u00a0\u2013\u00a0for a fully\u00a0customized\u00a0audio\u00a0experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWith\u00a0a\u00a0complete\u00a0system\u00a0of\u00a0headset,\u00a0mixer,\u00a0convertible cables,\u00a0and\u00a0two-way\u00a0access\u00a0to\u00a0smartphone audio and voice\u00a0communication,\u00a0RIG\u00a0gives users the\u00a0power\u00a0to\u00a0integrate\u00a0their lives\u00a0with\u00a0an\u00a0ultimate\u00a0gaming\u00a0audio experience,\u201d\u00a0said\u00a0Petrides.\u00a0\u201cRIG is\u00a0unique within\u00a0the\u00a0marketplace,\u00a0delivers\u00a0a\u00a0premium\u00a0system\u00a0at a value\u00a0price,\u00a0and\u00a0is\u00a0a terrific\u00a0launch\u00a0pad\u00a0for the RIG\u00a0franchise.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The\u00a0RIG\u00a0headset\u00a0delivers\u00a0epic audio performance,\u00a0with\u00a0precision\u00a0stereo,\u00a0crystal-clear\u00a0voice and\u00a0three\u00a0EQ\u00a0profiles, including Seismic\u00a0mode, allowing\u00a0players\u00a0to\u00a0feel\u00a0the\u00a0bass. The\u00a0RIG\u00a0headset\u00a0features\u00a0breakthrough\u00a0bass\u00a0tube technology,\u00a0driving\u00a0accurate and\u00a0powerful\u00a0low-octave\u00a0audio without\u00a0distortion\u00a0of\u00a0critical\u00a0mid\u00a0and\u00a0high\u00a0frequency audio cues\u00a0essential\u00a0to\u00a0gamers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Features\u00a0include:<\/h1>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Precision\u00a0stereo\u00a0headset:\u00a0<\/b>Offering\u00a0exceptional audio\u00a0quality\u00a0traditionally\u00a0only\u00a0found\u00a0in\u00a0professional-grade\u00a0products,\u00a0with\u00a040mm\u00a0speaker drivers,\u00a0the RIG audio\u00a0profile\u00a0brings game\u00a0sound\u00a0to\u00a0life,\u00a0boost\u00a0to\u00a0music and clarity\u00a0to\u00a0voice\u00a0communication.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Innovative\u00a0mixer:\u00a0<\/b>The\u00a0heart\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0RIG\u00a0system,\u00a0the\u00a0mixer\u00a0seamlessly\u00a0connects\u00a0the virtual\u00a0world\u00a0and\u00a0the real\u00a0world. With a punch\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0paddle,\u00a0take calls\u00a0without\u00a0pausing\u00a0the\u00a0game.\u00a0Twin\u00a0sliders enable\u00a0gamers to\u00a0find\u00a0the\u00a0perfect\u00a0mix\u00a0of\u00a0game\u00a0audio,\u00a0voice\u00a0chat\u00a0and\u00a0smartphone audio.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Interchangeable\u00a0boom\u00a0and\u00a0inline\u00a0mics:\u00a0<\/b>The\u00a0noise-cancelling\u00a0boom\u00a0mic\u00a0blocks\u00a0background\u00a0noise\u00a0for clear conversations. Swap\u00a0it\u00a0out\u00a0and\u00a0plug\u00a0in the stealth\u00a0inline mic with\u00a0mute and\u00a0call\u00a0control\u00a0\u2013\u00a0for\u00a0music, chat\u00a0or gaming\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0go.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Three\u00a0EQ\u00a0profiles:\u00a0<\/b>Feel\u00a0the\u00a0game and\u00a0boost\u00a0your\u00a0music with\u00a0three\u00a0EQ\u00a0profiles\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Pure, Intensify and Seismic.\u00a0Experience\u00a0epic\u00a0bass with\u00a0Plantronics\u00a0proprietary\u00a0bass\u00a0tube\u00a0technology.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0S<\/b>treet style\u00a0industrial design:\u00a0<\/b>The\u00a0headset\u2019s\u00a0sleek\u00a0styling\u00a0reflects\u00a0its\u00a0premium\u00a0performance\u00a0and\u00a0active lifestyle\u00a0orientation. A\u00a0gaming\u00a0headset that\u00a0looks as\u00a0good\u00a0on\u00a0the street as\u00a0it\u00a0does\u00a0in the living\u00a0room.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ultra-comfortable\u00a0ear\u00a0cushions and\u00a0headband:\u00a0<\/b>Designed for\u00a0marathon\u00a0gaming\u00a0sessions, the\u00a0RIG\u00a0soft\u00a0ear cushions provide\u00a0long-wearing\u00a0comfort, and\u00a0the\u00a0headband\u00a0features just the\u00a0right\u00a0level of\u00a0tension\u00a0for a\u00a0perfect fit.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Universal\u00a0compatibility\u00a0with\u00a0PC\/Mac,\u00a0Xbox\u00a0360,\u00a0PS3,\u00a0smartphones and\u00a0tables:\u00a0<\/b>More\u00a0devices\u00a0means more\u00a0ways\u00a0to\u00a0game. RIG elegantly\u00a0moves\u00a0between\u00a0computers,\u00a0consoles\u00a0and\u00a0mobile\u00a0devices\u00a0without missing\u00a0a\u00a0beat.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A complete audio\u00a0system\u00a0of headset,\u00a0mixer and\u00a0convertible\u00a0mics and\u00a0cables,\u00a0the\u00a0RIG stereo\u00a0headset and\u00a0mixer kicks\u00a0off\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0new\u00a0series\u00a0of RIG\u00a0gaming\u00a0products from\u00a0Plantronics\u00a0Gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pricing and\u00a0Availability<\/h1>\n

RIG will\u00a0be\u00a0available\u00a0at EB Games, Dick Smith, JB HiFi and Officeworks from October 5, 2013,\u00a0for a suggested\u00a0price\u00a0of\u00a0AU$149.99. Pre-orders are available today via EB Games and JB HiFi.<\/p>\n

For\u00a0more information,\u00a0please\u00a0visit\u00a0https:\/\/ebgames.com.au\/featured\/plantronics-gaming<\/a>\u00a0for EB Games, and\u00a0http:\/\/www.jbhifionline.com.au\/game\/accessories\/plantronics.htm<\/a>\u00a0for JB HiFi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SYDNEY, Australia\u00a0\u2013\u00a0September 20,\u00a02013\u00a0\u2013Today,\u00a0Plantronics\u00a0(NYSE:\u00a0PLT)\u00a0announced\u00a0the local release of the RIG headset \u2013 the first product in the\u00a0upcoming line\u00a0of\u00a0RIG\u00a0gaming\u00a0products from Plantronics.\u00a0RIG\u00a0products are\u00a0designed\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0today\u2019s\u00a0multi-screen\u00a0and\u00a0multi-device\u00a0connected\u00a0gamers\u00a0manage their digital\u00a0life. RIG systems blend\u00a0superior\u00a0game\u00a0audio and\u00a0chat,\u00a0at\u00a0home and\u00a0on-the-go, with\u00a0mobile audio,\u00a0music, and\u00a0apps, and\u00a0lets users take\u00a0calls without\u00a0hitting\u00a0pause.\u00a0 \u201cRIG is the\u00a0beginning\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0next\u00a0wave\u00a0in what gamers will come expect from their headsets.\u00a0Using\u00a0our\u00a0expertise\u00a0in acoustics, industrial\u00a0design,\u00a0and communications, we\u2019ve designed RIG from the ground up for\u00a0the\u00a0high<\/p>\n

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