Flow-saving assistant: Razer Barracuda Professional Edition is priced at 1,999 yuan, with ANC active noise reduction
Preface and unboxing
Headphones suitable for multiple platforms have gradually become the current development direction. Last year, hard cores came into contact with Thunder for the first time. The biggest feature of Razer's Barracuda X wireless headset is that it is compatible with PC computers, PS consoles, mobile phones and other devices. Almost a year ago, Razer added two new members to the Barracuda series family - —Barracuda and Barracuda Professional Edition, both have higher positioning than Barracuda X. The following is a chart from JD.com’s e-commerce platform. You can see the differences between the three at a glance.
Barracuda Integrated microphones and more advanced sound effects, and the Barracuda Professional Edition we are going to experience today has additional selling points, such as supporting active noise reduction, THX achromatic audio amplifier, etc. Let’s unbox and take a look at them one by one. Look at the details. The outer packaging of
adopts Razer’s classic and unchanged design language - green on the side + black on the front and back as the foreshadowing, while the body rendering is the main tone. Some of the product’s selling points are marked on the left and below. The packaging has "GAME+MOBILE" Logo, Razer launched this Barracuda Professional Edition to take into account both gaming and commuting.
On the back of the package is a more detailed introduction to the selling points of the headset. It is similar to the analysis of each detail of the product. In total, the Barracuda Professional Edition has more than 10 selling points.
There is also a nested inner box protection. After all, the Barracuda Professional Edition is already a high-end headphone level. The paper accessories include the founder’s signature, instructions and Razer faith stickers.
The headphones and other accessories are packed in a portable bag made of leather material, which is closed with double zippers. Inside is a mold with cushioning material. The workmanship is very good. When the headphones are just unpacked, the carrying bag does not have any odor. Can explain the problem.
Barracuda professional version, in terms of shape, it belongs to the design language style of the Barracuda series. The driver is oval, and it uses the new TriForce bio-fiber 50mm unit specification, coupled with THX achromatic audio amplifier technology, it can give It provides players with purer and saturated sound, and the Barracuda Professional Edition does not have an external microphone, but uses a pair of built-in noise reduction microphones (adjustable noise reduction level and EQ equalizer). The built-in form makes the headset more concise. , and the portability and convenience are greatly improved.
The entire structure of the head beam adjustment is made of stainless steel material that has been brushed. Compared with the Barracuda The surface and frosted surface are set off, and the grade and workmanship are obviously better.
Because the headset uses a hidden beam microphone, there is a set of pickup devices on the front of the left and right drivers, and there is also a set below, which is more conducive to noise reduction during operation.
The surface of the earmuffs is processed with random texture details. It adopts a full-coverage artificial leather design and is filled with very soft FlowKnit memory foam. The earmuffs of the Barracuda X are made of fabric, which is similar to the fabric and fabric of a car. The leather seats are the same.
Barracuda Professional Edition is also portable on the street. The natural ear cups also have left and right angle rotation characteristics, and this design makes it easier to wear and can reduce the twisting of the headband.
Depending on the size of the player's face, the earmuffs can be adjusted internally and externally at a certain angle to fit the face. It is a universal design of the headset .
Below the left earmuff are the microphone mute switch and the volume wheel key. , power switch and Type-C interface. These function keys are commonly used when using PC platforms, so they are naturally in line with the design ideas of right-handers (the right hand can also operate the mouse while adjusting). The power switch is not only the power supply. Function, on the mobile terminal or music application, through different press operations, functions such as play/pause, up and down tracks, switching calls, etc. can be realized.
Below the right earmuff is the active ANC noise reduction button. Press it to select ANC ONOFF and environmental sensing modes. The Barracuda Professional Edition has three working modes: feedforward ANC, feedback ANC and hybrid ANC, which is conducive to effective overall performance. Noise isolation (the earmuffs themselves are made of artificial leather, which is also more sound-isolating).
Especially in noisy environments when going out on the street, after using ANC active noise reduction, you can easily cope with a smaller volume setting. In addition, this button can also realize SmartSwitch intelligent switching, which can be used in both Type-C receiver and Bluetooth Switch between connection modes at will.
The head beam is also designed with artificial leather. The leather itself is moderately soft and hard, and will not cause head pressure.
The head beam shell also retains the artificial leather design. The same position is made of plastic compared to the Barracuda X. It will be better in terms of texture and workmanship. , it has the common RAZER LOGO on Razer headsets, and the concave mold processing is pretty good.
Other accessories are USB A port to Type-C port charging cable, USB A port to Type-C female port cable, and 2.4Ghz HyperSpeed receiver. Among them, the USB A port to Type-C female port cable can not only serve as an adapter (for devices without a Type-C interface), but also has the function of expanding and enhancing the receiver signal.
wireless Type-C receiver, using Razer HyperSpeed Wireless 2.4Ghz wireless technology, the most stable and reliable way to use, compatible with PlayStation, Switch, Android, iOS and PC devices, the location of the Type-C interface has been changed from the middle of the Barracuda X It is on the far right and has more flexible installation compatibility, which is especially obvious when using the I/O on the back of the motherboard.
SYNAPSE Thundercloud 3, Razer Audio and usage experience
Use the PC platform to experience it first. Plug in the receiver and turn on the power. The firmware update will be automatically detected. The 2.4Ghz transmission speed is not bad. It will be updated in about 10 minutes.
Barracuda Professional Edition is For those who support SYNAPSE Thundercloud 3 software, let’s briefly explain the functions. In addition to using the function keys on the earmuffs, you can also adjust the volume and active noise reduction mode on the sound interface.
reverberator is a setting for THX spatial sound effects. It can automatically adjust the sound effects adaptively for different applications. It can also be used in manual mode, especially game mode. You can also choose THX competitive or environmental mode. Some games themselves also support THX spatial sound effects. , such as GTA 5 and Apex Legends, the experience is still good.
enhancement interface is a common EQ equalizer adjustment. It can be customized to adjust electrical signals at different frequencies. In a simple and fast way, you can directly select three modes: bass enhancement, sound normalization and sound clarity. You only need to adjust the respective amplitudes. For example, you can try to enhance the bass when watching a blockbuster movie, and adjust the sound clarity when you need to hear the sound in a game.
The microphone interface settings are also quite rich. In addition to the EQ equalizer, it can also enhance different sounds. The noise reduction function also has high and low levels (depending on the power).
Of course, there is also an energy-saving function. It will not be used after leaving it for a period of time. Can automatically turn off the power of the headset
In addition to the Thundercloud 3 software on the PC, the Barracuda Professional Edition also supports the Razer Audio audio APP on Android and iOS mobile devices. The function is relatively streamlined and practical. It also has active noise reduction and microphone on the PC. Noise reduction function adjustment, as well as Do Not Disturb function, equalizer and game mode (lower latency experience), Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz can be set up for different devices respectively, so that you can quickly switch through the ANC button, such as when playing PC games Need to answer the phone.
The Barracuda Professional Edition weighs 340g, which is naturally heavier than the Barracuda X. However, this value is not considered heavyweight among headphone products, and the earmuffs are made of artificial leather. Compared with the Barracuda X, which uses fabric , it is obvious that the Barracuda Professional Edition has a higher fit and comfort to the ears, but it is already hot weather in summer, so it is recommended that you use it in an air-conditioned environment. Artificial leather is indeed not as breathable as fabric.
Regarding the battery life, it has not been charged when I first started using it. With more than 90% of the battery remaining, I used the headset for two to three hours a day, and after three days, 70% of the battery was left, which is quite sufficient for gamers. , and there is no need to worry about the street properties, because usually mobile phones also use Bluetooth 5.2 mode, which is a low-power consumption method. Regarding the specific usage experience, the Barracuda Professional Edition can certainly be easily implemented for hard-core daily FPS games, with rich details. The most pleasing thing is the ANC active noise reduction function, especially in the subway. In extremely noisy scenes, the world becomes a lot cleaner after pressing this button.
Summary
After experiencing it, Razer’s Barracuda Professional Edition has many advantages. First of all, it continues the multi-device compatibility of Barracuda X. Today, with the increasing number of user devices and high usage requirements, the Barracuda Professional Edition is comfortable. Wearing experience, portable and storage design, stable and efficient wireless connection, high-end sound effect support and active noise reduction are exactly what this type of high-end users need (priced at JD.com 1999 yuan)
In addition, the Razer software ecosystem is also doing well. I especially like the ANC active noise reduction function, but the Barracuda Pro version omits the wired 3.5mm connection method, which has little impact on hard-core individuals. What do you think? If you have any questions, please comment, thank you.
