New GameCom 777 PC Headset Unleashes Surround Sound In Games SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 29
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantronics
(NYSE: PLT) today announced the new GameCom 777(R) Surround Sound Gaming
Headset featuring Dolby(R) Headphone technology, which allows users to play PC
games, listen to music and watch movies with dramatic virtual 5.1 surround
sound effects.
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The Plantronics GameCom 777 features Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro
Logic(R) II technologies in a plug-and-play USB sound card that digitally
processes sound for immersive audio. Similar to its application in
high-performance home theater systems, Dolby Pro Logic II, processes
high-quality stereo (two-channel) (redundant with above) audio into five
channels of full-bandwidth surround sound.
In addition to its surround sound capabilities, the GameCom 777 was
engineered with numerous functional and ergonomic wearing benefits. Features
include a unique 'hide-away' boom designed to tuck into the headband and turn
the headset into a pair of high-quality headphones for music and multimedia
use. A telescoping, noise-canceling microphone provides more accurate
positioning for voice clarity. And in-line volume and microphone mute controls
provide gamers fingertip audio and voice direction.
"Over the past 18 months, we have immersed ourselves in the gaming
community to understand their unique headset needs," said Renee Niemi, general
manager and vice president, Mobile & Entertainment for Plantronics. "We
observed that they want a rugged, comfortable headset with the best sound
available to improve competitive game play. The GameCom 777 delivers on these
requirements by uniting Dolby digital surround sound with a durable, unique
headset design that has been tuned for gamers."
"Dolby surround sound is a great way to bring more excitement and realism
to gaming sessions," said Matt Tullis, Senior Manager, Games Market Segment,
Dolby Laboratories. "And for gamers who play into the night, Dolby Headphone
technology is designed to relieve the discomfort and fatigue that comes with
extended headphone use."
In additional to multi-directional Dolby virtual surround sound, the
GameCom 777 delivers rich bass for a truly immersive gaming experience. A
one-step USB 2.0/1.1 makes connection truly plug and play, versus competitive
products requiring lengthy software downloads and bulky control boxes.
A Complete Lineup of PC Headsets
Alongside the GameCom 777, Plantronics is introducing two analog PC
headsets -- the GameCom 367(R) and GameCom 377(R) PC headsets. All three
GameCom headsets are built of lightweight materials and feature specialized
earpods to redistribute pressure for maximum comfort. Each headset offers the
'hide-away' boom, a telescoping, noise-canceling microphone and in-line volume
and microphone mute controls. Cables are made of durable reinforced materials
to withstand frequent wear and tear and abuse by gamers.
The complete line of new Plantronics' PC gaming headsets includes the
GameCom 777 Surround Sound Gaming Headset with Dolby technology (ESP $99.99),
the GameCom 377 Open Ear Gaming Headset (ESP $49.99), and the GameCom 367
Closed-Ear Gaming Headset (ESP $39.99).
Each GameCom headset is compatible for VoIP internet programs such as
Skype, Windows Live, and Yahoo! Messenger.
Gamers can check out the GameCom line of headsets at the Penny Arcade Expo
in Seattle, WA on August 29 - 31. For more info on the Penny Arcade Expo visit
http://www.pennyarcadeexpo.com
The GameCom 777, GameCom 367 and GameCom 377 headsets will be available in
September at http://www.plantronics.com and at select retailers.
About Plantronics
In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the
moon: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Since then,
Plantronics has become the headset of choice for mission-critical applications
such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch and the New York Stock Exchange.
Today, this history of innovation is the basis for every audio product we
build for the office, contact center, personal mobile, entertainment and
residential markets. The Plantronics family of brands includes Plantronics,
Altec Lansing and Clarity. For more information, go to
http://www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.
Altec Lansing, Clarity, GameCom, Plantronics, and Sound Innovation are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. Dolby and Pro Logic
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Jennifer Shanks Carlos Mangandy
Plantronics, Inc.The Hoffman Agency
831-458-7084 408-975-3004
Jennifer.shanks@plantronics.com Cmangandy@hoffman.com
SOURCE Plantronics, Inc.
