Spiral knights blaster7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() EXE to a new folder, and then ran Setup.exe from there. To work around this bug I used a freeware extraction tool called 7-Zip to extract the contents of the. Sure, the software detected and downloaded the updated drivers correctly, but when it came time to install the new packages, I ran into this little error.Īpparently, after extracting to C:\Windows\Temp\, InstallShield will detect the presence of the existing outdated software and then attempt to delete it, deleting its own setup files in the process! This happened for both the ALchemy compatibility layer and the headset drivers themselves. A small clip exists on the backside for clipping onto a shirt, though sadly it cannot be clipped onto a belt loop since there are only 19 inches of cable between the pod and the headset.Ĭreative’s been known for their (lack of) quality drivers in recent years, so honestly, it didn’t surprise me when I ran into trouble upgrading from what’s included on the CD-ROM to the newer drivers intended for Windows 7 via auto-update. ![]() A speaker mute button is notably absent from the bunch, but at least the digital volume rocker is clicky. The Sound Blaster Arena Surround gaming headset features an in-line remote with basic controls for muting the microphone and adjusting the volume. While I applaud the microphone for being flexible for optimal pickup and noise-canceling, I found it to be much too springy, bouncing in place if I quickly snapped my head left or right and occasionally hitting me. The motion of the microphone is restricted from chin level to approximately 45º behind the headband. On the left earcup is a standard 3.5mm jack for Creative’s detachable noise-canceling microphone, embedded in a ring design that locks the microphone in place so it won’t fall out. Since the leatherette earpads are so adept at filtering noise, however, don’t count on hearing your comrades at a LAN unless you happen to use Ventrillo or play with only one earcup. As an added bonus the cans will swivel flat, making them suitable for transport to LAN parties. ![]() They’re not quite as comfortable as the Razer Megalodon, but much more so than the Logitech G35. The circumaural earcups are nothing less than superb, forming a tight seal around the ears to filter ambient noise, yet exerting so little pressure on the sides of my head that they were comfortable even with glasses on. I found I could compensate for this by over-extending the headband slightly and occasionally repositioning the headband a few degrees forward or backward so I could continue gaming for hours on end, but it was nonetheless a minor nuisance. The thin headband does have a significant disadvantage to it though that it doesn’t distribute the weight of the headset very well, creating a pressure point that can become irritating over time. I’d estimate them to be maybe 40% lighter than Logitech’s G35 by comparison. That said, the SBAS is much more flexible than competing headsets and coupled with the headband’s wire-like design, the headset is incredibly lightweight. It’s been stated countless times online that this headset’s construction is of cheap quality, and for the most part I’d agree since the build is mostly thin plastic and the wishbone joints are especially vulnerable. Of course, understated appearances can often be deceiving, which is exactly why I’m reviewing these cans in the first place! That’s not so much of a bad thing if you consider the gaudy appearance of Creative’s newer World of Warcraft headset, but don’t expect the simple black and white design to turn any heads in the same way that a pair of bulky or professional-looking headphones would. Visually speaking, the first impressions offered by Sound Blaster Arena are much like those famous words spoken by Hollywood’s police force, “nothing to see here, move along”. ![]()
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