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RAZER KRAKEN V3 PRO
MA S T E R GU I D E
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To reach the ultimate depths of immersion, one must dive beyond sight and
sound. Unlock a third sense for gaming with the Razer Kraken V3 Pro —a
wireless haptic PC gaming headset powered by Razer HyperSense. With the
ability to feel what you hear, gaming has never felt this intense or real.
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CONTENTS
1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED ........................................................................................................3
2. LET’S GET YOU COVERED........................................................................................................................5
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................6
4. GETTING STARTED ..................................................................................................................................7
5. USING THE HEADSET ............................................................................................................................11
6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN V3 PRO......................................................................................15
7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................31
8. LEGALESE ..............................................................................................................................................33
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1. WHAT’S INSIDE / WHAT’S NEEDED
WHAT’S INSIDE
▪ Razer Kraken V3 Pro
A. Adjustable padded headband
B. Backlit Razer logo Powered by Razer
ChromaTM RGB
C. Hybrid fabric and leatherette
memory foam cushions
D. HyperSense button
E. Status indicator
▪ Wireless USB dongle
F. Microphone jack
G. Charging port
H. 3.5 mm audio + mic jack
I. Power button
J. Volume control wheel
K. Mic mute button
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▪ Type-C to Type-A charging cable
▪ 3.5 mm combo cable
▪ Detachable Razer™ HyperClear Supercardioid Mic
▪ Important Product Information Guide
WHAT’S NEEDED
Product requirements
▪ [Wireless] USB-A port
▪ [Wired] 3.5 mm audio + mic combined jack
Razer Synapse requirements
▪ Windows® 10 64-bit (or higher)
▪ Internet connection for software installation
Compatible with PC / Mac / PS4 / PS5 / Switch and Xbox (wired).
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Your product’s
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2. LET’S GET YOU COVERED
You’ve got a great device in your hands, complete with a 2-year limited warranty coverage. Now
maximize its potential and score exclusive Razer benefits by registering at
razerid.razer.com
Got a question? Ask the Razer Support Team at
support.razer.com
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
HEADPHONES
▪ Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
▪ Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1 kHz
▪ Sensitivity: 96dBSPL/mW@1KHz by HATS
▪ Drivers: Customized Dynamic 50mm Driver
▪ Inner ear cup diameter: 62 x 42mm
▪ Connection type: 2.4GHz wireless and 3.5mm
▪ Cable length: 1.3m / 4.27ft
▪ Approx. weight: 368g / 0.81lbs
▪ Oval ear cushions: Full-ear coverage with cooling fabric and plush leatherette, for comfort and
optimized haptics
MICROPHONE
▪ Frequency response: 100 Hz – 10 kHz
▪ Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥ 60 dB
▪ Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -42 ± 3 dB
▪ Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional
ON-EARCUP CONTROLS
▪ Volume up and down
▪ Mic mute on/off toggle
▪ Haptics intensity levels
AUDIO USAGE
▪ Wireless audio usage: USB-A Dongle
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▪ Wired audio usage: 3.5mm analog
Indicator
Battery level
Charging
Fully charged
▪ Surround sound: Only available on Windows 10 64-bit
HAPTIC DRIVERS
▪ 1 in each cup
▪ Frequency Response: 20-200Hz
▪ Maximum Generated Force: 4.3G
4. GETTING STARTED
CHARGING YOUR HEADSET
Connect the Razer Kraken V3 Pro to a powered USB port using the charging cable. For best results,
please fully charge the headset before using it. A depleted headset will fully charge in about 3 ho urs.
While the headset is charging, earcup lighting is disabled and will only resume when you
disconnect the headset from a USB port.
CONNECTING YOUR HEADSET
A. To your PC
1. Plug the wireless USB dongle to any of the USB-A ports on your PC.
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Indicator
Status
Connected
Press and
hold
2. Press and hold the power button until the status indicator is lit, or until you hear a tone.
3. Wait until the status indicator briefly becomes static green indicating that the headset is now
connected to the wireless USB dongle.
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4. On your PC, right-click on the sound icon on the system tray, and then select Open Sound
settings.
5. Under Sound, set the Razer Kraken V3 Pro as the default Output and Input device.
6. Use the Razer Synapse* app to customize your headset’s lighting and other features for an
immersive gaming experience that’s truly yours.
*Install Razer Synapse when prompted or download the installer from razer.com/synapse.
B. To other devices via USB-A port
Plug the wireless USB dongle to your device and make sure the Razer Kraken V3 Pro is the default
input and output audio device.
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C. To devices via 3.5 mm audio + mic jack
If your device has a 3.5mm audio + mic combined jack, simply plug
headset’s microphone jack to your device’s audio jack.
ACTIVATE THX SPATIAL AUDIO*
the 3.5mm combo cable from your
Unleash the full potential of the Razer Kraken V3 Pro by enabling 360° positional audio for a natural
and lifelike experience through Razer Synapse.
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*Only available on Windows 10 64-bit and above.
5. USING THE HEADSET
POWER BUTTON
Power on or off the headset by holding the Power button until the status indicator is on; and holding
the Power button again to turn off. Two distinct tones will help notify you that the headset is
powered on or off.
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Other power button functions are available when the headset is powered on and connected to your
Single press
Play/pause
Double press
Skip track
Triple press
Previous track
Indicator
Battery Level
Low
Prompt
Tone
device. These functions operate based on your device’s current activity.
BATTERY LEVEL
When unplugged and powered on, the status indicator will show the connection and battery status.
While in use, you’ll hear a tone when the headset needs to be recharged; during such time, the
indicator will continue showing the battery level until you cha rge the headset.
HYPERSENSE BUTTON
With Razer HyperSense enabled, your headset will produce vibrations that flow in the direction of
different sounds with varying intensities, making you hyper aware in your game. Simply press the
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HyperSense button to cycle through Low intensity, Medium intensity, High intensity , and Disable
Intensity
Vibration
Low
Short
Medium
High
Disable
Long
Decrease
volume
Increase
volume
HyperSense. The headset will briefly vibrate and play a distinct tone as you cycle through its settings.
Razer HyperSense also works on 3.5 mm analog connection when the headset is on. Distinct
tones, however, are only available on wireless. By default, this feature is enabled and set to
Medium intensity.
VOLUME CONTROL WHEEL
Rotate the volume control wheel to increase or decrease the volume.
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RAZER HYPERCLEAR SUPERCARDIOID MIC
Mic diaphragm
Air vent
Plug the RazerTM HyperClear Supercardioid Mic to the headphone and bend until it is parallel to your
mouth. Make sure the mic diaphragm is in front and the air vent is facing away from your mouth.
Press the mic mute button to mute or unmute the microphone.
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COMFORT
It’s recommended to gently stretch the headset before placing it over your head to minimize
headband stress however, don’t stretch the headset beyond its limits.
6. CONFIGURING YOUR RAZER KRAKEN V3 PRO
Internet connection is required for installation, updates and cloud-based features. Registering for
a Razer ID account is recommended, but optional. All listed features are subject to change based
on the current software version, connected device(s), and supported apps and software.
SYNAPSE TAB
The Synapse tab is your default tab when you first launch Razer Synapse. This tab allows you to
navigate the Dashboard subtab.
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Dashboard
The Dashboard subtab is an overview of your Razer Synapse where you can access all your Razer
devices, modules, and online services.
Modules
The Modules subtab displays all installed and available modules for installation.
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Global Shortcuts
Bind operations or Razer Synapse functions to custom key-combinations from any Razer Synapse-
enabled device inputs which apply across all device profiles.
Only Raze r Synapse -ena ble d de vice inputs will be re c ognized.
AUDIO TAB
Learn more about Profiles
Make sure to select THX Spatial Audio as your default playback or output device from the Sound
icon on the system tray.
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The Audio tab is the main tab for your Razer Kraken V3 Pro. From here, you can customize your
device’s settings to unleash its full potential. Changes made under this tab are automatically saved to
your system and cloud storage.
Sound
The Sound subtab is for adjusting the overall system volume or individual volume of all active
applications, changing the default fallback device, and accessing Windows Sound properties.
Profile
Profile is a data storage for keeping all your Razer peripheral’s settings. By default, the profile name is
based on your system’s name. To add, rename, duplicate, or delete a profile, simply press the
Miscellaneous button ( ).
Volume
Adjust the audio volume of the device. You may also access the Windows volume mixer of the current
playback device where you can proportionally adjust the overall volume of the system or individually
adjust the volume of each active application.
Haptic Intensity
Change the intensity of the vibrations produced by the headset.
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Sound Properties
Set a default output device that the THX Spatial Audio will use when the Razer Kraken V3 Pro is not
connected. You may also click on the Windows Sound Properties link to manage the sound settings of
your system such as modifying the playback and recording device settings, sound scheme and default
communications activity.
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Mixer
The Mixer subtab allows you to enable or disable the THX Spatial Audio and its settings, as well as
calibrate the audio positioning of all virtual speakers of the active spatial audio mode.
THX Spatial Audio
THX Spatial Audio technology is an advanced positional audio solution that delivers a heightened,
immersive experience as you game.
Toggle this setting to enable or disable THX Spatial Audio and its settings. By default, this is set to
Auto where all applications will use the recommended output setting. Using Manual will allow you to
assign preferred spatial audio modes to specific application types and/or applications.
Spatial Audio Modes
Preview the calibration of each available spatial audio mode preset using the Listen button. Changing
the position of any virtual speaker (in any preset mode) will automatically create a Custom Mode.
Alternatively, you may also click on the Add button ( + ) to create a new Custom Mode.
On any Custom Mode, click on the miscellaneous button ( ) to rename, duplicate, or delete the
selected custom mode. To revert the current mode to its original settings, click on the Reset button.
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Enhancement
The Enhancement subtab is for customizing the incoming audio settings and frequency response of
your audio system.
Bass Boost
Enhances the low frequency response to improve the bass output of your headset
Sound Normalization
Reduces the loudest audio received to avoid sudden and unpleasant increase in volume from effects
such as shouting or explosions.
Voice Clarity
Enhances the quality of incoming voice conversations by filtering the sound to improve its clarity and
volume.
Audio Equalizer
Select any of the available equalizer presets created for the best audio experience designed for
balance, gaming immersion, movie viewing, or enjoying your favorite music. Manually adjusting any
equalizer preset will automatically set it to Custom.
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Mic
The Mic subtab enables you to change the settings for all outgoing mic audio.
Microphone
Control the mic volume and amount of mic input for a clearer mic audio.
Mic Volume
Adjust the microphone input or mute the mic.
Voice Gate
Control the amount of mic input so that it cuts out background noises and isolates your voice. Any
sound that registers below the threshold will be muted.
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Enhancements
Improve the quality of the microphone by enabling any of the listed features below:
▪ Volume Normalization. Reduces the variation of loudness.
▪ Vocal Clarity. Emphasizes the voice frequency.
▪ Ambient Noise Reduction. Decreases environmental noise.
Mic Equalizer
Select any of the available mic equalizer presets which best fits your mic needs. Manually adjusting
any equalizer preset will automatically set it as a Custom preset.
Mic Monitoring (Sidetone)
Enable this setting to monitor the microphone’s raw audio input through the headset with an
additional option to increase or decrease the audio monitoring volume.
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Name
Description
How to set up
Audio
meter
The earcups will light up according
to the audio level with a default
spectrum of colors
Select a Color Boost level
Lighting
The Lighting subtab enables you to modify your Razer device’s light settings.
Brightness
You can turn off your Razer device’s lighting by toggling the Brightness option or increase/decrease
the luminance using the slider.
Switch Off Lighting
This is a power saving tool which allows you to disable your device’s lighting in response to your
system’s display turning off.
Quick Effects
A number of quick effects can be selected and applied to your device’s lighting, as listed here:
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Breathing
The lighting will fade in and out of
the selected color(s)
Select up to 2 colors or randomize
colors
Spectrum
cycling
The lighting will cycle between 16.8
million colors indefinitely
No further customization required
Static
The LEDs will remain lit in the
selected color
Select a color
If you have other supported Razer Chroma-enabled devices, you can synchronize their quick effects
with your Razer device by clicking the Chroma Sync button ( ).
Only devices that support the selected lighting effect will synchronize.
Advanced Effects
The Advanced Effects option allows you to choose a Chroma Effect you want to use on your Razer
Chroma-enabled peripheral. To start making your own Chroma Effect, simply press the Chroma Studio
button ( ).
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Power
The Power subtab allows you to manage your device’s energy consumption by setting it to power off
when it has been idle for a certain amount of time.
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PROFILES TAB
The Profiles tab is a convenient way of managing all your profiles and linking them to your games and
applications.
Devices
View which games are linked to each device’s profiles or which Chroma Effect is linked to specific
games using the Devices subtab.
You can import Profiles from your computer or from the cloud through the import button ( ) or
create new profiles within the selected device using the add button ( ). To rename, duplicate,
export, or delete a profile, simply press the Miscellaneous button ( ). Each profile can be set to
automatically activate when you run an application using the Linked Games option.
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Linked Games
The Linked Games subtab gives you the flexibility to add games, view devices that are linked to
games, or search for added games. You can also sort games based on alphabetical order, last played,
or most played. Added games will still be listed here even if it is not linked to a Razer device.
To link games to connected Razer devices or Chroma Effects, simply click on any game from the list,
and then click Select a device and its profile to launch automatically during gameplay to select the
Razer device or Chroma Effect it will link with. Once linked, you may click on the Miscellaneous button
( ) of the corresponding Chroma Effect or device to select a specific Chroma Effect or profile.
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SETTINGS WINDOW
The Settings window, accessible by clicking the ( ) button on Razer Synapse, enables you to
configure the startup behavior and display language of Razer Synapse, view the master guides of each
connected Razer device, or perform factory reset on any connected Razer device.
General tab
The default tab of the Settings window. The General tab enables you to change the software’s display
language, start-up behavior, display theme, and on-screen notifications display. You may also
manually sync your profiles to the cloud ( ) or view the master guide of all connected Razer devices
and installed modules.
Reset tab
The Reset tab allows you to perform a factory reset on all connected Razer devices with on-board
memory and/or reset Razer Synapse tutorials to acquaint yourself again with Razer Synapse’s new
features on its next launch.
By resetting a Razer device, all profiles stored on the selected device’s on-board memory will be
erased.
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About tab
The About tab displays brief software information, copyright statement and provides relevant links for
its terms of use. You may also use this tab to check for software updates, or as a quick access to
Razer’s social communities.
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7. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY GUIDELINES
In order to achieve maximum safety while using your Razer Kraken V3 Pro, we suggest that you adopt
the following guidelines:
Should you have trouble operating the device properly and troubleshooting does not work, unplug
the device and contact the Razer hotline or go to
Do not use or wear the headset while charging. Some features will be disabled while the headset is
charging, such as earcup lighting and the Razer HyperSense button.
Do not take apart the device and do not attempt to operate it under abnormal current loads. Doing so
will void your warranty.
Keep the device away from liquid, humidity or moisture. Operate the device only within the specific
temperature range of 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F). Should the temperature exceed this range, unplug
the device in order to let the temperature stabilize to an optimal level.
The device isolates external ambient sounds even at low volumes, resulting in lowered awareness of
your external surroundings. Please remove the device when engaging in any activities that requires
active awareness of your surroundings.
Listening to excessively loud volumes over extended periods of time can damage your hearing.
Furthermore, legislation of certain countries permits a maximum sound level of 86db to affect your
hearing for 8 hours a day. We therefore recommend that you reduce the volume to a comfortable
support.razer.com for assistance.
level when listening for prolonged periods of time. Please, take good care of your hearing.
MAINTENANCE AND USE
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro requires minimum maintenance to keep it in optimum condition. Once a
month we recommend you clean it using a soft cloth or cotton swab to prevent dirt buildup. Do not
use soap or harsh cleaning agents.
BATTERY WARNING
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro contains a Li-ion rechargeable battery. In general, the life expectancy of such
batteries is dependent upon usage. If you suspect that the Li-ion rechargeable battery inside the
Razer Kraken V3 Pro may be drained (has a low charge), try charging it.
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Caution: Do not open, mutilate, or expose to conducting materials (metal), moisture, liquid, fire, or
heat. Doing so may cause batteries to leak or explode, resulting in personal injury. Battery life varies
with usage.
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8. LEGALESE
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
©2021 Razer Inc. All rights reserved. Razer, the triple-headed snake logo, Razer logo, “For Gamers. By
Gamers.” and “Razer Chroma” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Razer Inc. and/or affiliated
companies in the United States and other countries. Actual product may differ from pictures. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Warranty not valid outside of product’s
intended region.
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of
companies.
Razer Inc. (“Razer”) may have copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, patent applications, or
other intellectual property rights (whether registered or unregistered) concerning the product in this
guide. Furnishing of this guide does not give you a license to any such copyright, trade mark, patent or
other intellectual property right. The Razer Kraken V3 Pro (the “Product”) may differ from pictures
whether on packaging or otherwise. Razer assumes no responsibility for such differences or for any
errors that may appear. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
For the latest and current terms of the Limited Product Warranty, please visit
razer.com/warranty.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Razer shall in no event be liable for any lost profits, loss of information or data, special, incidental,
indirect, punitive or consequential or incidental damages, arising in any way out of distribution of,
sale of, resale of, use of, or inability to use the Product. In no event shall Razer’s liability exceed the
retail purchase price of the Product.
GENERAL
These terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the
Product was purchased. If any term herein is held to be invalid or unenforceable, then such term (in
so far as it is invalid or unenforceable) shall be given no effect and deemed to be excluded without
invalidating any of the remaining terms. Razer reserves the right to amend any term at any time
without notice.
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