What's better about the GameDAC Gen 2?
The GameDAC leveled up. Here's what that means for your sound.
The GameDAC Gen 2 is an extremely powerful device that upgrades your audio experience. But how does it do that? What kind of difference can it make? Let's dive in.
Our newly released Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset is packed with awesome features that elevate your audio experience to new levels. It uses a powerful combination of hardware and software to give you an amazing, immersive sound experience no other headset has before. What sets this offering apart from others is the GameDAC Gen 2.
You may have seen our GameDAC device before if you've purchased our Arctis Pro; however, the Gen 2 version of the GameDAC takes it even further. This is not only a device that informs you about your headset and lets you control your audio experience; it features a built-in amplifier. So what does it actually do for you?
What is a GameDAC?
First of all, DAC stands for Digital to Analog Converter. As pretty much almost all audio we hear nowadays comes from digital sources, it needs to go through that conversion before it can be played through the headset. Your game controllers, motherboards, and USB headsets are all equipped with such chips, though they vary in quality.
The thing is, some DACs are better at converting the audio than others. There's a certain amount of distortion and noise is generated with this process, not loud enough to hear distinctly, but affecting the fidelity of the sound. The best DACs use high-precision components, meticulous design, and intricate manufacturing processes -- even small upgrades to performance can sometimes mean big jumps in cost.
This is expressed with a metric called Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) and is measured in decibels, such as 111 dB.
The leap with GameDAC Gen 2
Want to be in on the secret? The big difference in the GameDAC Gen 2 lies in the chip.
