Razer Barracuda Headsets

**TheBigC** · 08-29-2007, 09:43 PM

Ok, so I went out and got a pair of these headsets. They sound awesome, but I am having some issues with the mic. Maybe it is just the way it is, but I think it has something do do with Vista. The mic is basically in whisper mode and really low when I try an use it. Anybody have any hints or advice?

Snail88 · 08-29-2007, 09:46 PM

i assume you made sure you mic volume is at the proper level? (right click speaker in tray, recording devices) I know i forgot to do that and was wondering why everyone said they couldnt hear me...

**TheBigC** · 08-29-2007, 10:20 PM

Yeah, the levels seem to be fine. The main issue is it is a uni-directional noise canceling mic. It does not want to play well with other. I may have to put it in time out.

**Dirtboy** · 08-30-2007, 06:24 AM

I got the same headset.

I had the same problem as you did and got frustrated. I ended up buying this.

Its a great set-up and would recommend it to EVERYONE! The sound is ten times better, the mic is top-notch! As far as using your existing soundcard, I tried everything and still couldn't get the mic working to the level I wanted it.

I hope this helps

**Tonk** · 09-05-2007, 08:40 PM

im not too thrilled about a $300 sound card.... as for the mic, yours came with a mic? mine didnt... =( but i superglued a boom mic to my monitor and it works awsome, and no bothering with the headset mic, eating it and what not

**CingularDuality** · 09-13-2007, 09:09 AM

Woot.com has 'em for $60

Razer HP-1 Barracuda 5.1 Channel Gaming Headphones
$59.99 + $5 shipping

condition:
New
product(s):
1 Razer HP-1 Barracuda 5.1 Channel Gaming Headphones

www.woot.com

Nemesis · 09-13-2007, 10:34 AM

Tonk, if your headsets didn't come with a mic, I would seriously take them back.

I have the same headset, Vista and a creative X-Fi and the mic NOW works great. The issue is that you absoultly can NOT let Vista set up the mic for you through the "Set up your Microphone" option under the "Configure" tab. It will always set your main levels way to low to be heard in game regardless on how much you boost it using the games Voice set up.

As stated above, open your Volume mixer and then recording devices. Click on Properties, check the 20db gain and set your level to 100%. Mic works great after that. Can adjust as needed inside whatever game you're using VOIP.

Honestly, it's one of the best headsets I've ever used. Still not 100% happy with the mic even after it's been set up right, dunno, just the shortness of it bothers me, but it now works like a charm. It just took me awhile to realize that I can't let Vista set my levels for me...after that I've never had a problem with it in game. (If you ever do find that you're too soft in a game, recheck your levels...sometimes Vista decides to lower them on you for whatever reason. Coming to love the OS, but it really does have it's quirks....)

Hope that helps.

08-29-2007, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,077	Razer Barracuda Headsets Ok, so I went out and got a pair of these headsets. They sound awesome, but I am having some issues with the mic. Maybe it is just the way it is, but I think it has something do do with Vista. The mic is basically in whisper mode and really low when I try an use it. Anybody have any hints or advice? __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

08-29-2007, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheBigC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Around Age: 36 Posts: 3,077	Re: Razer Barracuda Headsets Yeah, the levels seem to be fine. The main issue is it is a uni-directional noise canceling mic. It does not want to play well with other. I may have to put it in time out. __________________ The Meek shall inherit the earth..... after we're through with it! The Wounded Warrior Project, help support my friends

08-30-2007, 06:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dirtboy Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Some crap hole FOB in Iraq Age: 24 Posts: 3,222	Re: Razer Barracuda Headsets I got the same headset. I had the same problem as you did and got frustrated. I ended up buying this. Its a great set-up and would recommend it to EVERYONE! The sound is ten times better, the mic is top-notch! As far as using your existing soundcard, I tried everything and still couldn't get the mic working to the level I wanted it. I hope this helps __________________ \|TG-6th\| Dirtboy Need an Admin? \| Want to help TG? \| The 6th Devil's Brigade

09-05-2007, 08:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tonk Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Luck, WI USA Age: 22 Posts: 2,986	Re: Razer Barracuda Headsets im not too thrilled about a $300 sound card.... as for the mic, yours came with a mic? mine didnt... =( but i superglued a boom mic to my monitor and it works awsome, and no bothering with the headset mic, eating it and what not __________________ -Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive and well preserved body; but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer in the other, body totally worn out screaming "YEEEHAW, WHAT A RIDE!!!" - my grandpa -My New Rig: cpu: AMD 6400+ 3.2ghz dual core mobo: Asus Crosshair ram: 8gb (4x2gb) geil exotera 4-4-4-12 video card MSI 8800GTS 512mb (g92) Vista:x64 Laptop: Dell i9300 2.16ghz-2gb ram-6800-17" 1920x1200 -Toasty/Tonk/Chair http://tgtonk.notlong.com

09-13-2007, 09:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,073	Re: Razer Barracuda Headsets Woot.com has 'em for $60 Razer HP-1 Barracuda 5.1 Channel Gaming Headphones $59.99 + $5 shipping condition: New product(s): 1 Razer HP-1 Barracuda 5.1 Channel Gaming Headphones www.woot.com __________________ Become a supporting member! -- Shop at the Tactical Market! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

09-13-2007, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nemesis Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Age: 40 Posts: 384	Re: Razer Barracuda Headsets Tonk, if your headsets didn't come with a mic, I would seriously take them back. I have the same headset, Vista and a creative X-Fi and the mic NOW works great. The issue is that you absoultly can NOT let Vista set up the mic for you through the "Set up your Microphone" option under the "Configure" tab. It will always set your main levels way to low to be heard in game regardless on how much you boost it using the games Voice set up. As stated above, open your Volume mixer and then recording devices. Click on Properties, check the 20db gain and set your level to 100%. Mic works great after that. Can adjust as needed inside whatever game you're using VOIP. Honestly, it's one of the best headsets I've ever used. Still not 100% happy with the mic even after it's been set up right, dunno, just the shortness of it bothers me, but it now works like a charm. It just took me awhile to realize that I can't let Vista set my levels for me...after that I've never had a problem with it in game. (If you ever do find that you're too soft in a game, recheck your levels...sometimes Vista decides to lower them on you for whatever reason. Coming to love the OS, but it really does have it's quirks....) Hope that helps. __________________ It's all in the Reflexes.

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