MAD CATZ® SHIPS F.R.E.Q. ™9 WIRELESS SURROUND HEADSET FOR GAMING, AUDIO AND
SMART DEVICES
Surround Sound Bluetooth® Gaming Headset Adds New Dimension to Wireless Play
San Diego – January 5, 2015 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ)
announced today the shipping of the F.R.E.Q. 9 Wireless Surround Headset, a gaming headset
compatible with practically any audio source including PC and MAC, game consoles, mobile and smart
devices.
Winner of a CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Award Honoree award, the F.R.E.Q. 9
represents the flagship in the Company’s F.R.E.Q. headset range and showcases a host of advanced
technologies.
In an industry first, F.R.E.Q. 9 allows gamers to enjoy expansive wireless surround sound via AM3D®
Audio technology. AM3D transforms wireless audio, allowing gamers to pinpoint enemy movements and
team mate positions with unrivalled accuracy. Based upon the same virtual surround technology used in
mission critical missile warning systems by an F-16 Falcon™ jet fighter, AM3D Audio can convert any
standard stereo audio signal into highly realistic military-grade 3D sound.
Continuing a tradition long established in the Company’s F.R.E.Q. line of gaming headsets, the F.R.E.Q. 9
features a discrete integrated mic which allows gamers to communicate online as well as use the headset
with smart phones, tablets and more, all without the need of a boom mic obstructing their movement.
With no need for a boom mic to be attached, gamers can stay connected with multiple devices and enjoy
the headset in a variety of situations.
The F.R.E.Q. 9 features premium Bluetooth® technology and can connect to practically any audio source
thanks to the adapter box which connects to a standard digital optical or analogue source, transmitting
wireless audio directly to the headset.
“Mad Catz makes products which appeal to the passionate gamer, but today even those who play games
as a primary hobby, use headsets throughout their day. Traditionally we accept the notion of using
different headsets for each task. A dedicated headset and boom mic for gaming, earbuds for sport, and
noise-cancelling headphones for travel. We think there’s a better way to introduce quality and value to a
gaming audience and Mad Catz is excited to introduce the F.R.E.Q. 9 which we believe will cover all the
users’ needs, and do so with remarkable audio fidelity,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “We think a gaming-inspired, premium headset which can function with
practically any format is a welcome addition to the F.R.E.Q. range, and one which we think will add
positive growth in 2015.”
Reviewing the headset, Connected Digital World website remarked that the F.R.E.Q.9 was: “The best
gaming headset we have ever used,” awarding the headset a full 5/5 score.
The F.R.E.Q. 9 features state-of-the-art, digitally controlled Active Noise Cancellation (D-ANC) technology
which reduces unwanted background noise. With noise cancellation active, gamers can hear the quietest
of audio cues, crucial for providing the winning edge during play. The noise cancellation works in
harmony with Binaural Monitoring, a further technology which constantly monitors ambient noise around
the headset and allows users to activate a listen-through capability should, for example, they wish to
engage in a conversation without needing to remove the headset.
Support for the F.R.E.Q.9 is included in the Mad Catz app for Android™ or iOS™, allowing gamers to check
battery level and activate the various features of the headset.
aptX® enhanced wireless audio technology provides ultra-low latency audio over wireless, meaning that
lip-synch issues, inherent to many Bluetooth headsets, are removed, crucial for enjoyment of gaming and
movies.
For additional information or to order your own F.R.E.Q. 9 please visit:
http://store.madcatz.com/categories/headset-audio-category/Mad-Catz-F-R-E-Q-9-Wireless-SurroundHeadset-for-PC.html
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products
marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate
gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac®
computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as
distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in
Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company’s website at
www.madcatz.com
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