Mad Catz Also Unveils New-Gen F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L Gaming Audio

[btarunr]

Mad Catz Global Limited, the leading innovator in gaming hardware, is excited to announce two DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) products - F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L. Portable for mobile and laptops F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L provide excellent convenience and immersive audio to gamers. Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. DAC is a complete Digital-to-Analog Converter with a convenient USB Type-C port that supports the latest mobile devices with exceptional portability. It features 4 EQ modes with an outstanding 7.1 surround sound to ensure an immersive musical experience. The user can enjoy the depth of music with a better gaming experience.

The built-in Hi-Res chip ensures high-quality sound performance. Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz lossless output maximizes the original sound quality of your mobile phones or gaming laptops. Moreover, the native 7.1 surround sound channel assures accurate positional audio while gaming. The ultra-immersive surround sound engages the gamers in playing for longer hours. Also, the intelligent EQ Modes allow you to switch to 4 different modes: Gaming/Music/Movie/Stereo by just clicking the button or sliding the touch bar.



The USB Type-C design fulfills plug-and-play mobility. It perfectly fits all Type-C ports in the latest mobile phones, gaming laptops, MacBooks, or even your small form-factor case. Users can enjoy mobile games, listen to music, or watch videos while traveling or transporting.

The Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L are available for delivery by mid-June 2021. Availability may vary by region.

For more information, visit the product pages of the F.R.E.Q. DAC and F.R.E.Q. DAC-L.

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[lemonadesoda]

Tell me how you get 7.1 sound using a stereo jack and headphones with just 2 drivers? This can only be an EQ adjustable downmix from 7.1 to stereo, done on a dongle rather than on mainboard or in headset, for a (possibly better) D-A conversion. I find the marketing approach rather sketchy and makes me think about standards in marketing regulation in different countries

 

[huggi]

Tell me how you get 7.1 sound using a stereo jack and headphones with just 2 drivers? This can only be an EQ adjustable downmix from 7.1 to stereo, done on a dongle rather than on mainboard or in headset, for a (possibly better) D-A conversion. I find the marketing approach rather sketchy and makes me think about standards in marketing regulation in different countries

Software emulated surround most likely. Every headphone which advertises "surround sound" uses software emulation to achieve it, the one exception I know of being an older Cooler Master Sirus 5.1 headset which had four physical drivers in each earcup.