Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) EQ settings for Mac
Measured EQ correction for the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023), the specs that matter, and what changes when you use them with a Mac. Copy the settings and apply them in one click.
The short answer
- Adds about 7 dB of sub-bass.
- Dips about 2 dB around 125 Hz.
- Adds about 4 dB around 500 Hz.
- Adds about 3 dB around 4 kHz.
- Dips about 5 dB around 8 kHz.
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) at a glance
Wireless esports gaming headset with 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, released in 2023. Official specifications from Razer:
- Driver
- 50 mm Razer TriForce Titanium
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Battery
- Up to 70 h
- Weight
- 320 g
Sources: Razer: BlackShark V2 Pro (2023).
Using the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) with a Mac
Codec: AAC. The BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) support AAC and SBC, and a Mac picks AAC, the better of the two. It carries the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz range at standard sample rates (44.1 or 48 kHz).
Calls sound worse than music. As soon as an app uses the headphones' microphone (Zoom, FaceTime, a dictation shortcut), Bluetooth switches to hands-free mode, which has much lower audio quality. Pick your Mac's built-in microphone as the input to keep the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) in stereo music mode.
Dual wireless Connects via 2.4 GHz USB dongle or Bluetooth. On a Mac the Bluetooth side uses AAC.
What the measurements show
This correction comes from AutoEQ, based on Rtings' measurements of the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023). It shows how much to boost or cut at each frequency to bring the headphones closer to AutoEQ's neutral target:
- Adds about 7 dB of sub-bass.
- Dips about 2 dB around 125 Hz.
- Adds about 4 dB around 500 Hz.
- Adds about 3 dB around 4 kHz.
- Dips about 5 dB around 8 kHz.
Fit, ear pads and your own ears all change what you hear, and neutral isn't everyone's favourite sound. Use this as a starting point, then adjust by ear.
Apply it in TuningMac (parametric EQ)
TuningMac's Advanced EQ imports this format directly. Copy the settings, then:
- Open TuningMac ▸ Settings ▸ Advanced EQ with your BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) connected.
- Turn on Use Advanced EQ for BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) (or whatever you've named them on your Mac).
- Choose More ▸ Paste from Clipboard.
TuningMac saves it for your BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) and loads it whenever they connect.
Preamp: -6.2 dB Filter 1: ON LSC Fc 105 Hz Gain 6.4 dB Q 0.70 Filter 2: ON PK Fc 1011 Hz Gain 10.8 dB Q 0.18 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 8474 Hz Gain -7.3 dB Q 1.28 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 152 Hz Gain -6.1 dB Q 0.56 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 1433 Hz Gain -12.1 dB Q 0.51 Filter 6: ON HSC Fc 10000 Hz Gain -0.3 dB Q 0.70 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 2391 Hz Gain -2.2 dB Q 3.82 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 1706 Hz Gain 1.8 dB Q 4.47 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 1149 Hz Gain -0.4 dB Q 1.75 Filter 10: ON PK Fc 3244 Hz Gain 2.0 dB Q 6.00
| # | Type | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low Shelf | 105 Hz | +6.4 dB | 0.70 |
| 2 | Bell | 1.01 kHz | +10.8 dB | 0.18 |
| 3 | Bell | 8.47 kHz | −7.3 dB | 1.28 |
| 4 | Bell | 152 Hz | −6.1 dB | 0.56 |
| 5 | Bell | 1.43 kHz | −12.1 dB | 0.51 |
| 6 | High Shelf | 10 kHz | −0.3 dB | 0.70 |
| 7 | Bell | 2.39 kHz | −2.2 dB | 3.82 |
| 8 | Bell | 1.71 kHz | +1.8 dB | 4.47 |
| 9 | Bell | 1.15 kHz | −0.4 dB | 1.75 |
| 10 | Bell | 3.24 kHz | +2.0 dB | 6.00 |
Preamp: −6.2 dB. It lowers the overall level so the boosts don't clip.
Prefer simple sliders? The 10-band version
No Advanced EQ needed: AutoEQ also gives values for a standard 10-band equalizer, the same bands as TuningMac's main EQ. In the menu bar popover choose Custom, set each slider, and set the preamp to about −7.0 dB.
Values in dB, at 31 Hz to 16 kHz. The parametric version above is more precise.
Questions
Which codec do the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) use on a Mac?+
AAC. The BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) support AAC and SBC, and a Mac picks AAC, the better of the two. It carries the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz range at standard sample rates.
What are the best EQ settings for the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)?+
AutoEQ's correction, based on Rtings' measurements, adds about 7 dB of sub-bass, adds about 4 dB around 500 Hz, dips about 5 dB around 8 kHz, with a preamp of -6.2 dB. The exact values are on this page, ready to copy. Treat it as a neutral starting point and adjust to taste.
Why do my Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) sound bad on calls on a Mac?+
When an app uses the headphones' microphone, Bluetooth switches from stereo music mode to a hands-free call mode with much lower audio quality. To keep music quality during calls, choose your Mac's built-in microphone as the input instead. TuningMac's Input list does this in one click, and its Device Info shows which mode you're in.
Should I turn off the EQ in Razer's app?+
For the most accurate result, yes. An equalizer set in Razer's app is applied inside the headphones, so it also affects your Mac and would add to this correction. TuningMac's EQ only changes sound from your Mac, so it won't affect your phone.
Tune your BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) on your Mac
Parametric and 10-band EQ, noise control and battery in the menu bar.
EQ data from AutoEQ by Jaakko Pasanen (MIT licence), measurement by Rtings. Specifications from Razer's published specifications. Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) is a trademark of Razer; TuningMac is not affiliated with Razer.