Once I installed the Engine 3 control center, I was able to also adjust the sound with the ChatMix dial. Some features such as ChatMix, surround sound, and illumination are only available when connected via USB. There is also a Library section that allows users to connect their headset settings to individual games.

On-the-fly, you’ll be able to adjust your chat and game volumes to achieve your perfect balance, so you can co-ordinate with your team without any worry of interruption*. The ClearCast microphone on the Arctis 5 uses a proprietary bidirectional design to deliver high sound clarity while also blocking out background noise with noise cancelling technology. However, in our testing, the ChatMix dial was not functional until the software was set up and the audio ran low until I installed SteelSeries Engine 3 application. The good news is that there’s a very comfortable amount of distance between the main cord and the ChatMix dial. It's most likely a simple play on the word "Arctic", which would be in line with SteelSeries' inclination of naming their headsets by the coldest places on Earth.With a little preparation and some simple steps, you can enjoy better control and performance like the pros.

Before applying the grip tape, it is essential to clean your mouse to remove any dirt or oils that may interfere with the grip tape's adhesion. To get audio and microphone support, you’ll need to plug them into your controller using the 1/8” adapter. At that time, gaming headsets were still largely in two camps: The HyperX Cloud II, and cheap plasticky nonsense with too much bass. Arctis 5 PUBG Limited Edition with PUBG logo ski-goggle headband “chicken dinner” art speaker plate features DTS Headphone: Xv2.They're more comfortable, have a significantly better overall microphone performance, and have companion software that offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. On top of that, the SteelSeries Engine 3 software works pretty well and offers some great customization options. png', 'values': [{'option_slug': 'language', 'option_value_value': 'japanese', 'option_value_label': 'Japanese', 'option_value_title': 'Japanese'}], 'url': '/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-mini? They don’t fold into a more compact format, but the cups do swivel to lay flat, which makes it easier to slide them into a bag.