Plantronics Brings PC Games to Life with RIG Surround at Gamescom 2014
August 13 2014 - 2:00AM
Business Wire
Dolby® 7.1 Surround Sound headset offers
full-featured audio controller and peerless audio performance
Plantronics (NYSE:PLT), a global leader in audio communications,
today announced two new PC gaming headsets, RIG Surround and RIG
Flex at Gamescom 2014, the world’s largest event highlighting
interactive games and entertainment. The new headsets will be
showcased at the Plantronics MarketPoint Pavilion 18, and on the
show floor in the ESL ZONE in Hall 9 in Salon C-054a, and will be
available worldwide for Holiday 2014.
“PC gamers know they can rely on Plantronics to deliver premium
gaming audio and headsets that can take on serious gaming
sessions,” said Dorothy Ferguson, head of global marketing at
Plantronics Gaming. “RIG Surround takes everything PC gamers love
about Plantronics headsets – performance audio, long-wearing
comfort, form perfectly suited to function – and takes everything a
step further, offering a feature-rich premium gaming audio system
at an unbelievable price.”
The successor to the top-selling1 and critically-acclaimed
GameCom 780, RIG Surround raises the bar for wired PC gaming
headsets. Offering Dolby® 7.1 Surround sound and signature
Plantronics audio precision, RIG Surround will get your adrenaline
pumping with totally immersive positional audio. Chose from three
EQ settings: Pure for improved voice clarity, Intensify for bass
and mid-range boost, and Seismic for earthshaking bass without
rumbling or distortion. RIG Surround includes a full-featured audio
controller allowing for a totally customizable auditory experience,
allowing gamers to connect to a smartphone or tablet to mix in a
custom gaming soundtrack, or stay connected to their apps and
notifications when engaged in a marathon gaming session. And with a
touch of the toggle, switch the mic from game to side chat to amp
up your strategy. RIG Surround will be available this holiday
season for $99.99, £89.99 and €99.99 (MSRP), making premium gaming
audio more accessible than ever before.
Plantronics is also introducing RIG Flex, a lightweight stereo
headset for PC, Mac and mobile devices. The 40 mm speaker drivers
deliver Plantronics audio performance with sharp highs and deep
bass, and the noise-canceling boom mic ensures crystal clear chat
and voice commands. Swap out the boom for the inline mic and take
RIG Flex out of the house for music and gaming on the go. The
cushioned headband and padded earcups make for hours of comfortable
wear while gaming, watching movies or relaxing with music. RIG Flex
will be available this Fall for $79.99 USD, £69.99 and €79.99 EUR
(MSRP).
Plantronics Gaming offers a range of audio peripherals at a
range of price points to meet the needs of every gamer, whether
they play on mobile, console or PC.
At Gamescom 2014, attendees will be able to experience RIG
headsets at Plantronics booth (C-054a) within the ESL ZONE, the
PlayStation® booth and the MarketPoint meeting room area (Hall 4.2
A021 Pavilion 18).
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for
businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio
technology, creating innovative products that allow people to
simply communicate. From unified communication to Bluetooth®
headsets to gaming solutions, we deliver uncompromising quality, an
ideal experience, and extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by
every company in the Fortune 100™, as well as 911 dispatch, air
traffic control and various mission critical applications for those
on the frontline. For more information, please visit
www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.
1) By unit volume according to the NPD Retail Tracking
Service.
Plantronics and RIG are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
PlantronicsLerin O’Neill, 831-458-7595Senior Manager, Public
Relationslerin.oneill@plantronics.com
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