HyperX Cloud Alpha S Gaming Headset User Manual

HyperX Cloud Alpha S Gaming Headset

Overview

1. A. Bass adjustment sliders
2. B. Detachable microphone
3. C. 3.5mm cable (4-pole)
4. D. USB audio control mixer
5. E. Mic mute/mic monitoring button
6. F. 7.1 surround sound button
7. G. Headphone volume buttons
8. H. Game Balance button
9. I. Chat Balance button
10. J. Cloth ear cushions
11. K. Travel bag

Specifications

Headphone

• Driver: Custom dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
• Type: Circumaural, Closed back
• Frequency response: 13Hz – 27kHz
• Impedance: 65 Ω
• Sound pressure level: 99dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
• T.H.D.: ≤ 1%
• Weight: 310g
• Weight with mic: 321g
• Cable length: Detachable headset cable (1m)
• Connection type: Detachable headset cable – 3.5mm plug (4 pole)

Microphone

• Element: Electret condenser microphone
• Polar pattern: Bi-directional, Noise-cancelling
• Frequency response: 50Hz – 18kHz
• Sensitivity: -38dBV (0dB=1V/Pa at 1kHz)

USB Audio Control Mixer

• Controls: Headset volume buttons, Game/Chat balance buttons, 7.1 surround sound button, mic mute/mic monitoring button
• Weight: 57g
• Cable length: 2m

Usage

Bass Adjustment

Move the bass adjustment sliders up or down to change the amount of bass in the headset. The sliders are up for more bass. The sliders down for less bass

USB Audio Control Mixer

Mic mute/mic monitoring button

Press the mic mute/mic monitoring button to toggle the mic mute on or off.

• LED On – Mic muted
• LED Off – Mic active

Hold the button for 3 seconds to toggle mic monitoring on or off.

Headset volume buttons

Press the volume +/- buttons to adjust the headset master volume up or down

surround sound button

Press the 7.1 surround sound button to toggle 7.1 surround on or off.

• LED On – Enabled
• LED Off – Disabled

Game/Chat balance buttons

Press the game/chat balance buttons to adjust the mix between game audio and chat audio.

The game/chat balance functionality operates independently from the overall headset audio volume

Using with PC

Connecting Headset to PC

1. Connect the headset to the USB audio control mixer with the 3.5mm 4-pole cable.
2. Connect the USB audio control mixer to the PC’s USB port.

Windows Setup

1. Right-click the speaker icon in the system tray, then select Open Sound settings.
2. In the Sound settings window, select Sound Control Panel.
3. Under the Playback tab, select Speakers (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Game). Then click on the arrow next to Set Default and select Default Device
4. Select Headset Earphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat). Then click on the arrow next to the Set Default button and select Default Communication Device.
5. Check that Speakers (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Game) is set as the Default Device and Headset Earphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat) is set as the Default Communications Device.
6. Under the Recording tab, select Microphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat). Then click on the Set Default button.
7. Check that the Microphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat) is set as the Default Device

Discord Setup

1. Under Discord settings, select Voice & Video.
2. Under Voice Settings, select Input Device to Microphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat).
3. Select Output Device to Headset Earphone (HyperX Cloud Alpha S Chat).

Using Console & Mobile

Connect the headset to the device’s 3.5mm port with the 3.5mm (4-pole) cable.

Questions or Setup Issues?
Contact the HyperX support team at: hyperxgaming.com/support/

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