SoundTech announces the LightSnake Internet Chat, a USB headset with microphone that offers computer users one solution for many multimedia audio and voice applications. The LightSnake Internet Chat features SoundTech's patented "Live when Lit" technology that glows when connected and flashes when sound is being transmitted.

The LightSnake Internet Chat is ideal for anyone who participates in multiplayer gaming or voice chats over the Internet. The Internet Chat features clear, crisp audio and in-line volume controls perfect for listening to music or for VoIP calls with services such as Skype. In the office the Internet Chat built-in microphone can be used for voice input on videoconferences or speech recognition applications.

The LightSnake Internet Chat is fully plug-and-play compatible with a Mac or PC* -- no driver installs are necessary. In addition, the Internet Chat features a stereo output allowing a favorite pair of headphones or powered speakers to be used in place of the included Internet Chat ear buds.

SoundTech LightSnake Internet Chat features:

• Digital quality sound input and output without the need for a sound card
• Embedded 16 Bit ADC input with audio signal boost
• HSDL (Host Side Data Loss) noise reduction function
• 48/44.1 KHz sampling rate for recording
• USB bus powered with simple plug-and-play connectivity
• Compliant with USB 2.0 full speed operation
• Compatible with Win 98 / 98 SE / Win ME / Win 2000 / Win XP/ Win Vista / Linux and Mac OS9 / OS X

Pricing and Availability

The SoundTech LightSnake Internet Chat with patented LightSnake technology is available nationwide at Micro Center as well as on the web at Amazon.com or FullCompass.com with a suggested retail price of $29.99. For more information on retail availability, please visit http://www.SoundTech.com