Acoustic System. Ultimate clarity and sound quality come together in the Nova Pro Acoustic System, raising the bar for what audio in gaming means. Our audio engineers pushed the envelope for legendary performance with Premium High Fidelity Drivers, achie…
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Acoustic System
Ultimate clarity and sound quality come together in the Nova Pro Acoustic System, raising the bar for what audio in gaming means. Our audio engineers pushed the envelope for legendary performance with Premium High Fidelity Drivers, achieving sound purity unlike any other gaming headset.
A person wearing an Arctis Nova headset with abstract orbs hovering around them to illustrate spatial audio.
Lose yourself in the soundscape with 360° Spatial Audio* and take what's already awesome to the next level with SteelSeries Sonar Audio Software Suite.
*Also fully compatible with Microsoft Spatial Sound / Tempest 3D Audio for PS5
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Take total control of every sonic element with magical precision, highlighting every critical step, reload, or vocal, utilizing the Pro-grade Parametric EQ, a first in gaming.
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GameDAC Gen 2
Supercharge your game audio with the new ESS Sabre Quad-DAC, achieving 78% purer signal* with ultra-low levels of noise and distortion.
The audio resolution is elevated to a sublime 96KHz/24-Bit with Hi-Res Audio Certification, standing above our competition with 50x more detailed sound
*vs GameDac Gen 1, at 105 dB SNR
** vs competitor at 48KHz/16-Bit
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Multi-System Connect
The hub is your home base for multiple devices. Plug in two systems at once and seamlessly swap between them with the press of a button, bringing PC, Mac, PlayStation, or Switch into play whenever needed.
Chat Mix
The GameDAC Gen 2 allows you to strike the perfect balance between game sound and teammate chat, finding the optimal settings for victory.
EQ SettingsChat MixMulti-System
EQ Settings
Easily configure the sound profile on the fly with a 10-band equalizer, from bass to treble, without leaving your game.
AI Noise Cancelling Microphone
Stand out with crystal clear comms as AI-powered noise cancelling software purifies your sound.
A person sitting with their profile showing off an Arctis Nova gaming headset. They are adjusting the retractable mic.
The broadcast-quality bidirectional microphone reduces noise by 25dB on any platform and blends seamlessly into the earcup when fully retracted.
An x-ray closeup on the Arctis Nova mic.
The mic works in tandem with Sonar Software's AI algorithms* to silence background noise, cutting out keyboard tapping and button-mashing.
Features:
• Reach almighty audio levels with the Nova Pro Acoustic System and Premium High Fidelity Drivers enhanced with Sonar Software
Hi-Res Certified GameDAC Gen 2 elevates the audio experience by raising the resolution for 78% purer sound with lower distortion for quality unheard in other gaming headsets in comparison to GameDAC Gen 1
Total sound immersion with 360° Spatial Audio using Sonar Audio Software Suite Fully compatible with Tempest 3D audio for PS5 / Microsoft Spatial Sound
Multi-System Connect turns the GameDAC into a hub that lets you switch between platforms with the press of a button, supporting PC, Mac, PlayStation, or Switch
AI-powered ClearCast Gen 2 noise cancelling microphone silences background noise and keyboard sounds for pristine audio communication with a fully retractable design
ComfortMax System ensures a comfy wear over long hours of use with height-adjustable rotating earcups, flexible suspension band and pivoting hangers
Specifications:
Speaker Drivers
Neodymium Drivers 40 mm
Headphone Frequency Response (Wired) 10–40,000 Hz
Headphone Sensitivity 93 dBSPL
Headphone Impedance 38 Ohm
Headphone Total Harmonic Distortion < 1%
Microphone:
Microphone Type ClearCast Gen 2 - Fully Retractable Boom
