The Razer Seiren X is a gaming peripheral that has entered the inexpensive USB microphone market. From that world, the Seiren is heavily marketed toward gamers, streamers and vloggers looking for a quick and easy way to upgrade their sound. many gamers (I am one of them) have combined headphones with a small stork microphone on the front of their headsets have been used. However, with improvements in technology and a corresponding drop in price, having a dedicated microphone is no longer limited to professional setups.
Upgrading to a dedicated external microphone has many benefits, not the least of which is an immediate improvement in sound quality. Your voice will be clearer, ambient sounds (such as chair movement) will be reduced, and the characteristic mouth breathing noises that plague headset microphones will be infinitely more controllable. You all know this. All of this adds up to a higher level of presentation for your listeners and viewers, and a better user experience for you as well.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]This model, like the majority of game broadcast microphones on the market, features an electret condenser with a wide diaphragm, ample shock protection, and is secured to a heavy-duty stand. The volume and mute controls are on the mic itself, and the cable runs through the stand, a slightly awkward arrangement for neatness. Aside from this minor issue, the product has a handsome look that doesn’t stick to the “gamer” look, and in that respect it excels in every way. I really like the simplicity of this design, and the pink option is bound to get noticed if you care about being inconspicuous in the stream.
The good stuff comes in a small package. While it is no Seiren Mini, the Seiren X is easily one of the most compact microphones I have reviewed. Not only that, but it’s small size makes this a great travel companion. Also, its size means that it won’t get in the way when placed on my desk. I have a lot of junk on my desk (which is my fault) and I like that it fits nicely on the side because there is nowhere else to put the microphone but the floor.
The sound quality on my PC (I’ll discuss the PS5 later) is similar to what I get with other brands of microphones on the market, such as the Yeti. There is very little clipping or distortion. However, it is less than I have heard with my HyperX QuadCast, probably due to the supercardioid polar pattern.