Razer announce Seiren premium digital micrphone
Razer has been doing some aggressive expansion this year. From a company that used to make gaming mice and keyboards, Razer has turned into a PC/tablet maker, made some cool wearables, computer cabinets, gaming headsets and today, Razer has announced Seiren, a plug and play digital microphone designed for studio grade recording and streaming. The best part is that Seiren costs just $179.99. This solidifies Razer’s reach into audio and video equipment.
Razer Seiren comes with three custom tuned 14mm condenser capsles and multi pattern USB digital connection to create four different recording pattern configurations. This gives recording personnel switch between Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional and Omnidirectional recording patterns and the switch can be done by rotating the main control knob.
“Platforms like YouTube and Twitch are a big part of how people experience their media today, and they shape how we interact with each other,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Tuned for a professional-style setup and able to be assembled and transported quickly and easily, the Razer Seirēn is a microphone designed specifically for streamers and YouTubers.”
A shock mount and pop filter will be available for purchase to create better and clear recording. At launch Seiren and the accessories will be available on RazerStore (online). Razer has also announced “Streamer Program” to help aspiring content creators and streamers. Head to this page to get more info on Streamer Program.
Features
- HD recording with outstanding clarity
- 4 adjustable recording patterns (Cardioid, stereo, omnidirectional, bidirectional)
- Quick controls for pattern switching, headphone volume and mic gain
- Built-in headphone amplifier with zero latency output
- Plug and play recording via single USB connection
Tech Specs
Microphone specifications
- Power required / consumption: 5V 500mA (USB)
- Sample rate: 192kHz
- Bit rate: 24bit
- Capsules: Three 14mm condenser capsules
- Polar patterns: Cardioid, stereo, omnidirectional, bidirectional
- Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 4.5mV/Pa (1kHz)
- Max SPL: 120dB (THD: 0.5% 1kHz)
Headphone amplifier
- Impedance: > 16ohms
- Power output (RMS): 130mW
- THD: 0.009%
- Frequency response: 15Hz – 22kHz
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 114dB
