Teknmotion Pulsewave 2 USB Virtual 7.1 Headset Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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Description
The Pulsewave 2 delivers some interesting features including vibration effects and flashing lights (they flash with the bass!)
The Teknmotion Pulsewave 2 USB Virtual 7.1 Headset unboxing begins with Linus walking through the product overview and the key features promised by the manufacturer. He points out that the headset can switch on the fly between USB 7.1 and stereo modes, and highlights the built in USB sound card, virtual 7.1 surround with Sonic force feedback, and the vibration feature that responds to bass. The packaging contents are revealed, including a driver install disc with a user manual, and a detachable microphone. Linus explains the external battery pack accessory, which allows the Pulsewave 2 to vibrate and provide bass-driven feedback even when not connected to a PC, via a wired connection to an MP3 player or portable device. He also demonstrates the inline controls, the mode switch between USB and analog, and the sub modes that control lighting and vibration intensity. The unboxing process continues with an assessment of the build quality, the padding, headband adjustability, and the overall comfort of the earpads and frames. In closing, Linus suggests practical use cases such as using the USB mode with voice chat while routing game audio to speakers, and he gives a quick verdict on the headset’s design and potential for gaming setups.
Topics · Technology · Gaming · Hardware · Audio
Questions answered
- What input modes does the Pulsewave 2 support, and how can you switch between them?
- The Pulsewave 2 supports USB 7.1 and stereo modes, as well as an analog standard mode. You switch inputs using the inline control pod to select USB or standard mode, enabling the computer to recognize the headset as a USB audio device or to use the onboard sound card.
- Can the Pulsewave 2 provide vibration and lights without being connected to a PC?
- Yes, the headset includes an external battery pack accessory that accepts four AA batteries. When powered by the battery pack, the vibration and lights can operate with portable audio devices such as MP3 players, independent of a PC connection.