{"id":11483,"date":"2024-06-16T17:50:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T17:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=11483"},"modified":"2024-06-16T17:50:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-16T17:50:48","slug":"nzxt-relay-headset-and-switchmix-review-innovative-convenience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=11483","title":{"rendered":"NZXT Relay Headset and SwitchMix Review: Innovative Convenience"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The NZXT Relay<\/span> Headset isn’t noteworthy on its own. It\u2019s a solid gaming headset<\/a> with decent audio quality, comfortable earcups, and an understated design. But NZXT swung for the fences with its foray into the world of audio. Paired with NZXT’s SwitchMix accessory, the Relay Headset gets far more interesting.<\/p>\n

The NZXT Relay Headset ($100)<\/a> and the NZXT SwitchMix ($130)<\/a> are sold separately, but they\u2019re designed to be used together (along with NZXT’s Relay Speakers<\/a> and Subwoofer<\/a>). The headset plugs into the SwitchMix, which plugs into your PC, and you can use the SwitchMix to adjust the volume with the giant stylish knob or balance between game audio and voice chat with a simple slider.<\/p>\n

But the headset hangar is the star of the show. It has a built-in pressure plate switch that tells the SwitchMix mixer to change devices between the headset and your external speakers. No more fiddling with device settings in Windows, forgetting to swap outputs, and accidentally waking your partner with your game. Just take the headset off the hangar and your PC will switch to it. Put the headset back on and audio will come out of your speakers. It\u2019s a dream come true\u2014when it works.<\/p>\n

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The SwitchMix accessory doesn\u2019t come with the Relay Headset, and it costs slightly more than the headset itself, but that feels appropriate. It’s pretty unique. It comes in two parts: a mixer and a headphone stand.<\/p>\n

The mixer is a sturdy yet sleek brick with a large stylish knob and a slider along the right side. The bottom of the mixer has four circular rubber pegs on the bottom that fit neatly inside a grid of holes on the base of the stand. It\u2019s a nice little design touch that lets you rotate the mixer so it\u2019s positioned best for your desktop setup. The knob and slider are large and distinct, making it easy to adjust them without looking, which can be crucial when you\u2019re trying to adjust audio in-game.<\/p>\n

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