Users can recharge Tactic3D Omega Wireless via mini USB port
on the left cup. If using Xbox 360, gamer are also able to connect Tactic3D
Omega Wireless to the remote control exclusive for this console through 2.5mm
jack port on the left ear cup.
Micro can be
removed from the left cup.
Tactic3D Omega is also equipped with a micro that can
eliminate unwanted noises from the environment and removed from the left cup
when not in use.
The wireless
signal broadcast owns a compact design with status light right under Sound
Blaster logo.
The wireless signal broadcast runs on 2.4Hz frequency. User
can connect this suite simultaneously to 2 sound broadcasts and use the switch
to alter between PC or console for a broadcasting source.
Main communication
ports on the wireless signal broadcast
On the wireless signal transmitter’s back, there’re USB
ports (A standard) for users to recharge the headphone. Next is the mini USB
port for input signal from PC and 3.5mm jack port for connection to console.
The whole suite includes the stand, mini USB cable, wireless
signal transmitter, RCA 3.5 sound signal cable, remote control specialized for
Xbox and instruction guide.
Features
Despite its bulky appearance, users still feel comfortable
with Tactic3D Omega’s weight of 350g. This headset looks fitter with small head
size compared to Tactic3D Alpha that we’ve mentioned before. Not only does the
internal metal frame of the bridge bring a solid feeling to Tactic3D Omega, it
is also easily adjust to fit different head sizes.
Designed rotating parts in the joints the bridge and the
cups seem useful in reducing direct pressure onto the helix. Although the
mattress in the cups is thick and soft, it’s not really comfortable when
continuously used in hot environment. Even when it was used in room with
air-conditioner at a steady temperature of 27 degree Celsius, we still felt hot
after listening in one constant hour.
In experience with game like Battlefield: Bad Company 2,
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Left for Dead 2, Tactic3D Omega produced more
qualified sound than Tactic3D Alpha model. Gun sound and bomb explosion as well
as the growl of motorized vehicles were well reconstituted, bringing players a
feeling of being in a fierce battle field.
Mid and treble sound ranges on Tactic3D Omega is also
better, particularly gun’s screech, the rainfall and broken glass sounded
clearer than on other Tactic3D Alpha models.
Tactic3D Omega also succeeded in rebuilding audio space in
games. Thus, it is easy to detect opponents’ footstep when we tested on scenes
that are indoor as well as in large rumbling fields.
Trying with some soft instrumental music, from romantic
songs to dynamic ones, Tactic3D Omega produced goo audio quality. However, in
high volume, there’re some cracks in midrange.
"Sound Blaster Tactic3D Control Panel" app has a
visual interface. User can easily configure echo, heaviness of bass notes or
different levels of sound balance. Especially, this application supports
touch-sensitive control if you use a touchscreen installed with Windows 7 OS.
During the installation process, we had no difficulty when
connecting Tactic3D Omega to PC as well as Xbox 360. However, users must take
notice that if connecting Tactic3D Omega to Xbox 360 via 3.5mm – RCA cables,
this headset will use the audio processor integrated on Xbox 360. In the
connection with PC through USB cable, the PC will detect Tactic3D Omega so
users don’t have to install any extra driver.
Although it takes a considerable time to turn on/off this
headphone, the connecting speed between the headphone and the wireless signal
transmitter is very fast. In our tested range with a radius of 6m, Tactic3D
Omega gave good and stable sound signal. With longer distance, the wireless
signal began to decrease slightly.
Overall, Tactic3D Omega has a good sound nature, nice design
and comfort in use, well satisfying demands for games as well as music and
movies. Nonetheless, it’s a bit pricey.
"Sound
Blaster Tactic3D Control Panel" interface
