Diversity has a new name It is not just a keyboard. It is also not just a keyboard for gamers. It is in fact the ultimate choice of any gamer who wants to play with the best tool available. Don’t settle for anything less! Besides incorporating the essential gear for any gamer, this tool will delight you with its diversity. Featuring a TurboCore Processor Unit and an unprecedented 2MB of memory this keyboard can store 5 profiles internally. Each profile contains 4 layers and each layer can store 41 macros plus timing information. RECORD MACROS INGAME Want to create a new macro? Don’t want to leave the game? The ROCCAT™ Valo allows you to record and execute new macros within the game via the Macro Record/Pause/Kill buttons. Simply press the Macro Record button, type in your macro and press the Record button again. The macro is instantly available within your game. And in order to remember where your important and frequently used macros are stored, you can easily change the color of these keys with the colored spare keys provided. SWITCH YOUR PROFILE IN SECONDS Switching profiles and layers has never been this easy. Dedicated profile and layer keys allow you to switch to your game or character-specific profile within seconds simply by pressing one single key. EXCLUSIVE NIGHT ILLUMINATION The time of accidentally hitting the wrong keys is now over. 3-stage night illumination clearly shows the key letterings wherever you are and whatever lighting conditions prevail. Switch off the background illumination during the daytime to save LED life and power. The twin-line LCD always provides you with vital information on your computer’s status. You can even customize the LCD with the optional Software Development Kit and display game-specific information. HIGH QUALITY GAMING MICROPHONE Enhanced connectivity with pass-thru audio plugs and a twin USB hub, a free noise-cancelling gaming microphone and the key exchanger further enhance your performance. Become a professional by using professional equipment. Features Illuminated Keys and Display for improved key hit rate and vital in-game information 41 macro keys for ultra long macros plus timing information stored directly on the keyboard First keyboard with 2MB integrated memory for storing 5 profiles with 4 layers each including individual macros Integrated TurboCore Unit (40MHz) for up to twice the processing power of other high class gaming keyboards Macro Pause and Macro Kill buttons for quick and easy macro recording in seconds without leaving the game Enhanced connectivity with 2 USB ports, headphone and microphone ports External ROCCAT™ Gaming Microphone with uni-directional noise-cancellation technology Anti-Ghosting capability for simultaneous keystrokes Media keys with quick access to important multimedia functions Compact gaming shape with rubber coated frame for long lasting maximum grip and comfort Windows keys, Shift Key, Caps-Lock and Tab-Key can be deactivated to avoid accidental return to the Windows Desktop or wrong keystrokes Technical Specification Standard keyboard layout with 105 keys 45 additional keys (15 light blue, 15 dark blue, 15 red) plus 7 media hotkeys USB 2.0 connection 40MHz TurboCore processor unit 2MB internal memory, updateable, flashable Stereo 3.5mm audio input and output sockets 2 additional USB 1.1ports Further Information Keyboard Size width 49.5cm x 20cm length front height: 2.0cm (1,4 - 2.0cm increasing) back height: 2.8cm back height adjustment: 3.8cm Display Size 6.5cm x 1.5cm with blue illumination System Requirements Windows® XP/Vista 2 USB 2.0 Port For Audio Pass-Through: Audio Card with Stereo Input and Output CD-ROM Drive Package Contains ROCCAT™ Valo Gaming Keyboard ROCCAT™ Gaming Microphone Inari Case Mission Book with your personal ROCCAT™ World ID Card 45 additional interchangeable colored (blue / red / black) Macro Keys Key removal tool ROCCAT Driver CD User’s Manual in 10 Languages   The VALO Driver Whatever you want to change about the setup of your ROCCAT™ Valo keyboard – just do it. Whilst the driver interface offers a huge variety of settings it does not make the driver complicated to operate. Using the driver is unexpectedly easy. PROFILES AND MACROS Imagine a keyboard that can store 820 macros in its own internal memory. Save your keyboard configurations within 5 profiles directly on the keyboard. Every single profile contains 4 layers with 41 macro keys each. Create profiles or layers for certain games or even characters within one single game and switch between these layers or profiles simply at the touch of a key. The user-friendly Macro Manager offers two different ways of configuring your macros. Either use the simplified version or do it like an expert and set simultaneous key commands and timer delays which are accurate to the millisecond. DISPLAY AND ILLUMINATION Define up to three information categories for the twin-line LCD and change the cycle speed of both lines individually. Enable or disable keys, change the brightness of background illumination and display and configure your power-saving functions.