SteelSeries launches new Alias microphones for creators and streamers powered by Sonar

SteelSeries is known for creating high-quality PC gaming peripherals covering keyboards, mice, and headsets. Looking at the latter, the SteelSeries Arctis series has consistently delivered excellent and award-winning audio solutions over the years - like the recent SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X.

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With the company's gear mostly associated with the competitive and esports scene, its latest lineup addition - the new SteelSeries Alias Series Mics - is aimed at the streamer and content creator market. For those looking for an easy plug-and-play, broadcast-quality experience, there's the USB-C Alias, and for those looking for a more professional XLR setup, there's the Alias Pro, which comes with a Stream Mixer.

SteelSeries makes a special note to say that the Alias Series Mics have been built from the ground up for gamers and, with that, take full advantage of the company's powerful Sonar audio platform.

This combination of great hardware backed up by great software is one of the reasons why SteelSeries headsets have become so popular, so it's great to see that same sensibility here. With the Alias (USB-C) and Alias Pro (XLR) available, let's look at the specs and breakdown of these two new SteelSeries mics.

Alias Microphone - USD 179.99 | EUR 199.99 | AUD 399

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XLR Microphone

• Type: Condenser
• Capsule: 1"/25mm ClearCast
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Resolution/ Sample Rate: 24 bit/48 KHz
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20 KHz
• Max SPL: 120 dB
• Power Requirement: +48V DC Phantom Power

Stream Mixer

• LED Input Indicator: RGB Level Indicator Ring
• Mic Monitoring: 3.5 mm Headphone Port
• RGB Lighting: Ambient Base Light (Prism)
• Line Out: 3.5 mm Port
• Quick Controls: Microphone Gain Dial, Microphone Mute Button, Programmable Mute Button and Volume Dial (default Headphone)
• Connection: USB-C x2 (Plug & Play)

Other

• Detachable Desk Stand: Anti-Vibration Shock Mount
• Boom Arm Adapter: 3/8" and 5/8" thread (Boom Arm not included)
• Microphone Dimensions: W110 x D130 x H230mm (Stand mounted)
• Microphone Weight: 720g (with stand) / 169.5g (without stand)
• Stream Mixer Dimensions: W110 x D93 x H60mm

Box Contents: XLR Microphone, Stream Mixer, 2x USB-C to USB-A cable, XLR Cable, Power Adapter, Desktop Stand, Boom Arm Adapter, Product Information Guide

Alias Pro Microphone - USD 329.99 | EUR 349.99 | AUD 699

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Microphone

• Type: Condenser
• Capsule: 1"/25mm ClearCast
• Connection: USB-C (Plug & Play)
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Resolution/ Sample Rate: 24 bit/48 KHz
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20 KHz
• Max SPL: 120 dB
• RGB Lighting: Prism

Monitoring

• LED Input Indicator: 5 Stage LED and Mute Icon
• Mic Monitoring: 3.5 mm Headphone Port
• Quick Controls: Microphone Gain Dial, Mute Button, Headphone Gain Dial

Mounting

• Detachable Desk Stand: Anti-Vibration Shock Mount
• Boom Arm Adapter: 3/8" and 5/8" thread (Boom Arm not included)
• Dimensions: W 110 x D 130 x H 230mm (Stand mounted)
• Weight: 750g (with stand) / 205g (without stand)

Box Contents: USB Mic, Desktop Stand, USB-C to USB-A cable, Boom Arm Adapter, Product Information Guide

Stay tuned to TweakTown as we'll be going hands-on with the new SteelSeries Alias microphones very soon.