For the “all digital” CES, Razer was showing off its N95 mask concept, now with RGB Chroma LEDs! You never looked so “cyberpunk now” fighting the invisible corona hordes and their anti-masking slaves.
Microphones and amplifiers built into the fans will project your voice through the mask, so you won’t have to worry about sounding muffled. We haven’t seen it in action yet, or we’ve had a chance to try it out. Razer told us that it is working with THX sound engineers to strike a balance in terms of how loud the speakers should be for accessibility purposes.
Razer says Project Hazel is comfortable, despite all the internal technology. The mask seals around your nose and chin with a silicone pad and uses adjustable ear loops so that most people can find the right fit (although it is probably a little heavier than the regular mask) .
Of course, this would not be a modern Razer product if it did not support Chroma RGB LEDs. Each of the rings on the respirator and amplifier can shine in the color of your choice. And when it gets dark, a set of LEDs is automatically activated to illuminate your mouth so that others can still see you talking. It is difficult to say how effective these LEDs will be to fully illuminate your mouth, but they can still be useful.
[H/t Laurie Fox]
Image: Razer promotional image