Introduction

Sharkoon, similar to Speedlink, are a German peripherals company who produce a number of different bits of hardware, both internal and external. Today, we are looking at a multi-purpose gaming headset, which is compatible with the PC, PS3 and XBox 360: the Sharkoon X-Tatic SP.

Read on to find out how ‘X-Tatic’ I am about it. Get it?

Features:

• Gaming stereo headset for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
• Cable length: 370 cm +/- 10 cm
• Two high quality 40 mm speakers
• Simple connection via analog interface (RCA)
• Flexible, detachable microphone
• Microphone connected via USB (USB to PS3)
• Microphone connected to Xbox 360 controller (2.5 mm plug)
• In-line amplifier for powerful games sound output
• Master volume control and microphone mute
• Supports Xbox Live
• Separate volume control for voice communication
• USB-powered, no additional power adaptor needed
• Supports the PlayStation 3 chat function (via USB)
• Also suitable as PC headset
• Specifications (headphones):
• Diameter: 40 mm
• Impedance: 40
• Sensitivity: 118 dB +/- 3 dB bei 1 KHz
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Power output: 40 mW
• Cable length: 370 cm +/-10 cm
• Connectors: 1x 3.5 mm stereo plug (green: stereo playback), 1x USB (microphone connection + power)

Specifications (microphone):

• Diameter: 6 x 5 mm (L x B)
• Directivity: omni-directional
• Sensitivity: -58 dB +/- 3 dB
• Impedance: 2.2 k
• Frequency response: 100 Hz ñ 2 kHz
• Operating voltage: 4.5 V