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Plantronics RIG 300, 400 PRO HC Series announced

Plantronics today announced its RIG 300 and RIG 400 PRO HC Series gaming headsets.

The company’s newest lines deliver “superior immersive, lightweight and durable audio engagement that can help gamers gain a competitive edge in battle royale arenas,” it advised in a recent press release.

RIG 300 Series

The RIG 300 Series is “specifically designed with new gamers and their parents in mind” and available in Xbox One (HX), PS4 (HS), Universal (HC) and PC editions.

Features include:

  • A modular, durable design with open earcups that are lightweight and comfortable during marathon gaming sessions.
  • SoundGuard acoustic safety technology that protects gamers’ hearing against unexpected audio spikes and maximum DB levels.
  •  40 mm drivers that deliver responsive bass for high-definition audio that amplifies every detail
  •  Adjustable game volume and mute using inline controls.

The RIG 300 Series, for use with Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and Windows 10, will be available mid-September 2018 for $59.95 AUD.

The RIG 400 PRO HC

An enhancement of the previous RIG 400, the PRO HC has been designed “to help the competitive gamer secure more wins with the patent-pending RIG Game Audio Dial for fingertip volume control.”

Shown above, features include:

  • Dual-material ear cushions that block outside noise with moisture-wicking fabric to ensure gamers are as comfortable as possible during long battles.
  • Dynamic 40 mm drivers with low frequency resonators
  • The ability to unlock three-dimensional sound with a prepaid Dolby Atmos for Headphones activation code (*Dolby Atmos for Headphones for Xbox One use only and is not included in HS model for PlayStation 4.)

The RIG 400 PRO HC, for use with Xbox One and PS4, will be available 31 August for $99.95 AUD.


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