Asus ROG Delta S review: Hi-res audio that's awesome for Tidal
163This is a review of the Asus Rog Delta S, a lightweight USB-C gaming headset with some interesting features that include Hi-Res ESS 9281 QUAD DAC, MQA rendering technology, RGB lighting, D-shaped ergonomic earcups and much more besides.
Note that I used the microphone for the voice over on this video, so that gives you an idea of the quality of that. Check the end of the video to hear the differences the AI Noise-Cancelling Microphone settings make (spoilers - they make it worse).
Features of the Asus Rog Delta S include:
Customisable, multi-colour RGB lighting on the earcups
A USB-C connection with USB-C to USB-A adapter - making it compatible with PC, Switch and PlayStation
A detachable microphone
D-Shaped ear cushions that "ensure a perfect fit" - i.e. they're ear shaped
Both protein leather and Hybrid earcups included in the box (swappable)
A lightweight 300g design that's comfortable to wear all day
Hi-res 92KHz, 24 bit audio in Windows
MQA rendering technology that works with Tidal mastered audio tracks (i.e. awesome songs)
7.1 virtual surround sound
Highlights:
Really really comfortable
Fantastic for music
Good connectivity options (though no 3.5mm)
Low lights:
Short USB-C cable
Terrible mic (worse with settings turned on)
Game audio requires a LOT of tweaking to get right and lacks bass as standard
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Specs of the ROG Delta S include:
Interface Wired
Connector USB 2.0 Type-C
Support Platform
PC, MAC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox one
Driver Material Neodymium magnet
Driver Size 50mm
Headphones Impedance 32 Ohm
Headphones Frequency Response 20 ~ 40000 Hz
Microphone Pick-up Pattern Unidirectional
Microphone Sensitivity -40 dB
Microphone Frequency Response 100 ~ 10000 Hz
AI Noise Cancelling Microphone Yes
Hi-Fi DAC ESS 9281 Pro
Hi-Fi Amp ESS 9281 Pro
Channel Virtual 7.1
Lighting RGB
Aura Sync Yes
Foldablility Yes
Weight 300 g
Extra ear-cushion Yes
ColorBlack
Cable
USB-C cable: 1.5m;
USB 2.0 cable: 1m
Accessories
Detachable microphone
User guide
ROG Hybrid ear cushion
USB-C to USB 2.0 (Type-A) adapter
This headset uses MQA, find out more about that here:
https://www.mqa.co.uk/newsroom/news/asus-headphones
https://www.mqa.co.uk/how-it-works
"Products with a full MQA Decoder unfold the file to deliver the highest possible sound quality. At this level of playback you are hearing what the artists created in the studio – with precise file and platform-specific DAC compensation and management."
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Panasonic Lumix GH5 - https://amzn.to/2OwgaAP
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32 mm Lens - https://amzn.to/2L9mm0O
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Shure SM7B and GoXLR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrIvGvSVKBc
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