How to activate THX Spatial Audio on the Razer BlackShark V2 Series

Updated: 12-May-2026 | Answer ID: 3879
This provides instructions on how to activate THX Spatial Audio on the Razer BlackShark V2 Series.

Unlock immersive, 360-degree sound on your Razer BlackShark V2 headset by activating THX Spatial Audio.

Note: The following Blackshark V2 variants do not support THX Spatial Audio:

  • Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for PlayStation | RZ04-04530x
  • Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (Xbox Licensed) | RZ04-04530x

Choose which Razer BlackShark V2 device to activate THX Spatial Audio on.

Select your device

Razer BlackShark V2

Note: Prepare the USB sound card before you get started.

  1. Plug the USB Sound Card that came with your headset.

    Plug USB Sound Card

  2. Install or upgrade Razer Synapse.
  3. Restart your PC.
  4. Launch Razer Synapse after the restart.
  5. Click on RAZER USB SOUND CARD, then navigate to the “SOUND” Tab.

    Plug USB Sound Card

  6. Toggle to “THX SPATIAL AUDIO” to activate it.

    Plug USB Sound Card

    The THX Spatial Audio is now activated.

    Note: THX Spatial Audio within Razer Synapse is only available with the USB sound card. For more details, see How to use the THX Spatial as a playback device.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

Note: Prepare your USB wireless dongle before you get started.

  1. Plug the USB wireless dongle that came with your headset.

    Plug USB Sound Card

  2. Install or upgrade Razer Synapse.
  3. Restart your PC.
  4. Launch Razer Synapse after the restart.
  5. Click on Razer USB wireless dongle, then navigate to the “SOUND” Tab.

    Plug USB Sound Card

  6. Toggle to “THX SPATIAL AUDIO” to activate it.

    Plug USB Sound Card

    The THX Spatial Audio is now activated.

    Note: THX Spatial Audio within Razer Synapse is only available with the USB wireless dongle. For more details, see How to use the THX Spatial as a playback device.

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