Look, I know what you are thinking -- you are the next YouTube star, right? Of course you are. You have watched and studied Pewdiepie, iJustine and Barnacules, and you think you can get rich using Google's video service. While getting famous from YouTube is not probable, it can't hurt to try.
Unfortunately, your hardware probably sucks. Investing in a quality video camera or web cam seems like a no-brainer, but don't forget the importance of audio; you will need a microphone. Today, Razer releases the Seirēn Pro mic aimed at professional YouTube vloggers and gamers. An update to the standard Seirēn, this Pro model gains XLR and a High-Pass Filter Toggle.
"The Razer Seirēn Pro includes a high-pass filter to remove low-end ambient noises, such as hums, rumbles, traffic and wind, which streamers may face when creating content. This makes the Razer Seirēn Pro digital microphone ideal for the needs of live video broadcasters, YouTubers and even aspiring musicians that value clarity", says Razer.
The company further says, "the Razer Seirēn Pro gives streamers the option of recording via an analog XLR or digital USB connection. The XLR cable allows the Razer Seirēn Pro to be plugged directly into mixing boards and cameras. Users can chain together multiple microphones and instruments to the board with the XLR option, with increased flexibility for adjustments on the fly during live sessions".
Razer lists the following features and specs.
Features:
- HD recording with outstanding clarity
- 4 adjustable recording patterns (Cardioid, Stereo, Omni, Bi–directional)
- Quick controls for pattern switching, headphone volume and mic gain
- Built in headphone amplifier with zero latency output
- Recording via XLR or USB connection
- High-pass filter – filters frequencies below 100 Hz
Microphone specifications
- Power required / consumption: 5V 300 mA (USB) / 48V DC (analog)
- Sample rate: 192 kHz
- Bit rate: 24 bit
- Capsules: Three 14 mm condenser capsules
- Polar patterns: Stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 12.5 mV/Pa (1 kHz)
- Max SPL: 120 dB (THD: 0.5% 1 kHz)
Headphone amplifier
- Impedance: > 16 ohms
- Power output (RMS): 130 mW (@16 ohms)
- THD: 0.009%
- Frequency response: 15 Hz – 22 kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 114 dB
Do you need to spend $249.99 on this high-end microphone? Probably not. The pro-designation should be taken quite literally. The XLR connector is mostly found on professional equipment. If you do not have such equipment, it would not make sense to buy it.
Quite frankly, unless you are a true audio professional, you can probably save your money and be happy with a less expensive option, such as the standard Seirēn at half the cost.
If you are interested in buying this sexy microphone, you can check it out here. It will begin shipping on May 8th.