Ensure you have the following before getting started:
- Windows 64-bit operating system
- Internet connection for initial Razer ID login and activation
Where can I find the 7.1 Surround Sound activation code
Depending on your device, the 7.1 Surround Sound activation code comes in two forms:
- Scratch card that is included in the device packaging.
- Email that will be sent to you after a successful product registration.
Devices bundled with 7.1 Surround Sound activation code
The 7.1 Surround Sound activation code comes only with a purchase of any of the products below:
- Razer Barracuda X Chroma (RZ04-0522) - Product Registration
- Razer Barracuda X (2022) (RZ04-0443) - Product registration
- Razer Barracuda X (RZ04-0380) - Product registration
- Razer Base Station V2 Chroma (RC21-0151) – Product registration
- Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed (RZ04-054201) - Product registration
- Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed for PlayStation (RZ04-054204) - Product registration
- Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox (RZ04-054202) - Product registration
- Razer BlackShark V2 X (RZ04-0324) - Product registration
- Razer Blackshark V2 X USB (RZ04-0457) - Product registration
- Razer Kaira X (RZ04-0397) - Product registration
- Razer Kraken (RZ04-0283) - Product registration
- Razer Kraken Kitty V2 (RZ04-0473) - Product registration
- Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT (RZ04-0486) - Product registration
- Razer Kraken Kitty V3 X (RZ04-0535) - Product registration
- Razer Kraken X (RZ04-0289, RZ04-0295, RZ04-0296) - Scratch card
- Razer Kraken V3 X (RZ04-0375) - Product registration
- Razer Kraken V4 X (RZ04-0518) - Product registration
- Razer USB-C Dock (RC21-0225) - Product registration
- Razer USB 4 Dock (RC21-0228) - Product registration
See instructions below
Activate 7.1 Surround Sound
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Download the 7.1 Surround Sound software.
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Run the 7.1 Surround Sound installer.
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Click “INSTALL”.
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Launch the 7.1 Surround Sound app when the installation is completed.
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Log in with your Razer ID.
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Enter the activation code that came with your purchase.
If you need help activating a code, see the answer below for more details.
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Click “ACTIVATE”.
Set 7.1 Surround Sound as default playback device
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Go to Settings > System > Sound.
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Select "Speakers (7.1 Surround Sound)" as the output device.
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Launch the 7.1 Surround Sound software.
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Select the output device that you would like to apply 7.1 Surround Sound on.
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Select the system's onboard audio playback device if you are using an analog headset connected via the system's 3.5 mm port.
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Select “Sound Control Panel” under “Related Settings” to ensure that "Spatial sound" is turned off.
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Right-click on the playback device where the 7.1 Surround Sound is active, then select “Properties”.
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Go to the “Spatial sound” tab.
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Confirm that “Off” is selected from the drop-down list under the “Spatial sound format”.
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Click “Apply” then “OK”.
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