Stand out amongst a sea of streamers with clarity that cuts through the noise. Be heard with the Razer Seiren V2 X—a USB condenser microphone perfect for any streaming setup, packed with all the tech required to make your voice truly come to life.
Stand out amongst a sea of streamers with clarity that cuts through the noise. Be heard with the Razer Seiren V2 X—a USB condenser microphone perfect for any streaming setup, packed with all the tech required to make your voice truly come to life.
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Razer Seiren V2 X USB Microphone
Stand out amongst a sea of streamers with clarity that cuts through the noise. Be heard with the Razer Seiren V2 X—a USB condenser microphone perfect for any streaming setup, packed with all the tech required to make your voice truly come to life.
Stand out amongst a sea of streamers with clarity that cuts through the noise. Be heard with the Razer Seiren V2 X—a USB condenser microphone perfect for any streaming setup, packed with all the tech required to make your voice truly come to life.
Last updated at 10/11/2026 20:10:55
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The Razer Seiren V2 X is a super compact USB microphone. In fact, opening the box I was "wow" this is compact. Despite the small size, it still feels solid, with decent weight, and the matte black looks great. Design-wise, the Seiren V2 X is minimalist. There's a USB C port (nice braided USB C to USB A cable included), a headphone jack, a gain control, and a mute button. The Razer Serien micrphone has a supercardioid pickup. If you're not familiar with what that means, it means the microphone pickup is focused primarily on front sound but also does pickup a little of the noise behind the microphone. There's only this setting on the Seiren, you can't adjust it using the free Razer Synapse software. This isn't a problem, more an FYI for those that care about this ... MoreThe Razer Seiren V2 X is a super compact USB microphone. In fact, opening the box I was "wow" this is compact. Despite the small size, it still feels solid, with decent weight, and the matte black looks great. Design-wise, the Seiren V2 X is minimalist. There's a USB C port (nice braided USB C to USB A cable included), a headphone jack, a gain control, and a mute button. The Razer Serien micrphone has a supercardioid pickup. If you're not familiar with what that means, it means the microphone pickup is focused primarily on front sound but also does pickup a little of the noise behind the microphone. There's only this setting on the Seiren, you can't adjust it using the free Razer Synapse software. This isn't a problem, more an FYI for those that care about this stuff. In use, the sound quality from the Seiren is great - it definitely exceeded my expectations, it is clear and in tests with others and listen to playback, I feel the sound reproduction is faithful. For the size, I'm impressed and it's small enough to throw in bag to use wherever I need a microphone. I do want to let people know though that there is one odd design choice, the microphone can tilt (great) but it tilts. It won't tip over, but it's worth knowing the tilt is from the base because when I first assembled it (you screw the microphone and stem onto the base) I thought I had mis-threaded the screw and momentarily panicked. It was all fine, but feel other needs to be aware of this so you don't panic like I did. Overall, impressed with the Razer Seiren and would recommend it to others.
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The main thing to mention about this microphone is the size, it is a compact design microphone of low weight. Its construction is made of metal and plastic with a very good finish.The microphone connects via USB, includes a USB-A to USB-C cable and a metal base. To get the most out of the microphone is recommended to download the Razer Synapse app, in this app you can adjust the sampling rate 4100khz or 4800khz, also the volume of the microphone and headphones as the microphone has a 3.5mm output that allows you to monitor your own voice.One of the features that surprised me and at the same time I really like is the analog gain limiter, it is activated through the app and definitely improves the user experience. It keeps the microphone volume at the limit where ... MoreThe main thing to mention about this microphone is the size, it is a compact design microphone of low weight. Its construction is made of metal and plastic with a very good finish.The microphone connects via USB, includes a USB-A to USB-C cable and a metal base. To get the most out of the microphone is recommended to download the Razer Synapse app, in this app you can adjust the sampling rate 4100khz or 4800khz, also the volume of the microphone and headphones as the microphone has a 3.5mm output that allows you to monitor your own voice.One of the features that surprised me and at the same time I really like is the analog gain limiter, it is activated through the app and definitely improves the user experience. It keeps the microphone volume at the limit where the audio is not distorted despite increasing the volume of the voice or even shouting, there are people that we get so excited playing video games, this function is of great help in this aspect.The performance of the microphone is very good, the clarity of the voice is perceived in video calls or playing video games and with the app you can get very good results. The microphone has a mute button and has a nob to control the volume of the microphone, it is not possible to know the volume level that is being used directly in the microphone, this has to be seen in the app directly as well as the volume level of the headphones.As I mentioned at the beginning, this microphone is small so if you have a boom arm, it would be much better, since approaching the microphone to talk when it is on its base can be a little uncomfortable, but it will depend on the taste and needs of each person.In conclusion, this Razer Seiren V2 X despite being a relatively compact microphone, sounds pretty good and you can make very valuable adjustments from the app as the digital analogue limiter that works great. It has a minimalist design and has the essentials to record audio, make calls or play video games and communicate with your teammates. Considering that there are other options on the market at similar prices, the price of this microphone, with the current discount, is a great competitor in its category, I can recommend it.
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If you're looking to start a podcast or give commentary to your games, you know that a good quality microphone is a key ingredient to that. In my case, my daughter was looking for a way to record the music she writes. She sings and plays acoustic guitar. Our plan was to record in separate tracks using Audacity. Since she also plays games, she liked the idea of a Razor branded microphone to go with the keyboard and mouse already hooked up to her gaming machine.I was very impressed with the dynamic range that this microphone can handle. Guitar chords were clear and crisp throughout the recording session. She sings soprano and this microphone was able to pick that up just as clearly. Even the louder notes were picked up with no distortion. Razor does a nice job of ... MoreIf you're looking to start a podcast or give commentary to your games, you know that a good quality microphone is a key ingredient to that. In my case, my daughter was looking for a way to record the music she writes. She sings and plays acoustic guitar. Our plan was to record in separate tracks using Audacity. Since she also plays games, she liked the idea of a Razor branded microphone to go with the keyboard and mouse already hooked up to her gaming machine.I was very impressed with the dynamic range that this microphone can handle. Guitar chords were clear and crisp throughout the recording session. She sings soprano and this microphone was able to pick that up just as clearly. Even the louder notes were picked up with no distortion. Razor does a nice job of preventing the mic from over driving the input. We used the stand which Razor provides, but this can also be attached to a microphone boom using a standard 5/8 inch socket.We do not have a dedicated studio space just yet, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear how nearly all the background noise was eliminated (Air vents, TV in another room). The razor did a much better job than the Blue snowball Microphone she previously used.The microphone has a gain control on the front but bringing this up too high we'll end up adding noise. Both my daughter’s singing and the guitar were plenty loud to be picked up. It also has a jack to plug in 3.5mm headphones. I had an older set of ear buds that we plugged in just to hear how it worked. Neither my daughter nor I was able to get good feedback on how loud to speak or sing in order to deliver good audio. We ended up using the visual meters in the recording software instead.The only real issue we had was with plosives when speaking very close to the mic. When speaking with a hard P or B, the mic would cut out briefly and return to full volume after a second or so. We do not have a plosive screen attached and this may have contributed. The solution was to move to around 6” away and the issue was resolved.One very nice technical feature is that this mic USB-C in order to connect. While the included cable includes a USB-A connector, The microphone itself has a USB-C connector on it. This means you can easily use your own double ended USB-C cable to connect to a newer laptop or Macbook without the need for an adapter.While I can't easily speak to all of the microphones on the market today, Razor has a good reputation and this microphone works as advertised.
| Product dimensions | 5.99 x 135.51 x 5.99 cm; 285.76 Grams |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Connector | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
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The Razer Seiren V2 X is a super compact USB microphone. In fact, opening the box I was "wow" this is compact. Despite the small size, it still feels solid, with decent weight, and the matte black looks great. Design-wise, the Seiren V2 X is minimalist. There's a USB C port (nice braided USB C to USB A cable included), a headphone jack, a gain control, and a mute button. The Razer Serien micrphone has a supercardioid pickup. If you're not familiar with what that means, it means the microphone pickup is focused primarily on front sound but also does pickup a little of the noise behind the microphone. There's only this setting on the Seiren, you can't adjust it using the free Razer Synapse software. This isn't a problem, more an FYI for those that care about this ... MoreThe Razer Seiren V2 X is a super compact USB microphone. In fact, opening the box I was "wow" this is compact. Despite the small size, it still feels solid, with decent weight, and the matte black looks great. Design-wise, the Seiren V2 X is minimalist. There's a USB C port (nice braided USB C to USB A cable included), a headphone jack, a gain control, and a mute button. The Razer Serien micrphone has a supercardioid pickup. If you're not familiar with what that means, it means the microphone pickup is focused primarily on front sound but also does pickup a little of the noise behind the microphone. There's only this setting on the Seiren, you can't adjust it using the free Razer Synapse software. This isn't a problem, more an FYI for those that care about this stuff. In use, the sound quality from the Seiren is great - it definitely exceeded my expectations, it is clear and in tests with others and listen to playback, I feel the sound reproduction is faithful. For the size, I'm impressed and it's small enough to throw in bag to use wherever I need a microphone. I do want to let people know though that there is one odd design choice, the microphone can tilt (great) but it tilts. It won't tip over, but it's worth knowing the tilt is from the base because when I first assembled it (you screw the microphone and stem onto the base) I thought I had mis-threaded the screw and momentarily panicked. It was all fine, but feel other needs to be aware of this so you don't panic like I did. Overall, impressed with the Razer Seiren and would recommend it to others.
The main thing to mention about this microphone is the size, it is a compact design microphone of low weight. Its construction is made of metal and plastic with a very good finish.The microphone connects via USB, includes a USB-A to USB-C cable and a metal base. To get the most out of the microphone is recommended to download the Razer Synapse app, in this app you can adjust the sampling rate 4100khz or 4800khz, also the volume of the microphone and headphones as the microphone has a 3.5mm output that allows you to monitor your own voice.One of the features that surprised me and at the same time I really like is the analog gain limiter, it is activated through the app and definitely improves the user experience. It keeps the microphone volume at the limit where ... MoreThe main thing to mention about this microphone is the size, it is a compact design microphone of low weight. Its construction is made of metal and plastic with a very good finish.The microphone connects via USB, includes a USB-A to USB-C cable and a metal base. To get the most out of the microphone is recommended to download the Razer Synapse app, in this app you can adjust the sampling rate 4100khz or 4800khz, also the volume of the microphone and headphones as the microphone has a 3.5mm output that allows you to monitor your own voice.One of the features that surprised me and at the same time I really like is the analog gain limiter, it is activated through the app and definitely improves the user experience. It keeps the microphone volume at the limit where the audio is not distorted despite increasing the volume of the voice or even shouting, there are people that we get so excited playing video games, this function is of great help in this aspect.The performance of the microphone is very good, the clarity of the voice is perceived in video calls or playing video games and with the app you can get very good results. The microphone has a mute button and has a nob to control the volume of the microphone, it is not possible to know the volume level that is being used directly in the microphone, this has to be seen in the app directly as well as the volume level of the headphones.As I mentioned at the beginning, this microphone is small so if you have a boom arm, it would be much better, since approaching the microphone to talk when it is on its base can be a little uncomfortable, but it will depend on the taste and needs of each person.In conclusion, this Razer Seiren V2 X despite being a relatively compact microphone, sounds pretty good and you can make very valuable adjustments from the app as the digital analogue limiter that works great. It has a minimalist design and has the essentials to record audio, make calls or play video games and communicate with your teammates. Considering that there are other options on the market at similar prices, the price of this microphone, with the current discount, is a great competitor in its category, I can recommend it.
If you're looking to start a podcast or give commentary to your games, you know that a good quality microphone is a key ingredient to that. In my case, my daughter was looking for a way to record the music she writes. She sings and plays acoustic guitar. Our plan was to record in separate tracks using Audacity. Since she also plays games, she liked the idea of a Razor branded microphone to go with the keyboard and mouse already hooked up to her gaming machine.I was very impressed with the dynamic range that this microphone can handle. Guitar chords were clear and crisp throughout the recording session. She sings soprano and this microphone was able to pick that up just as clearly. Even the louder notes were picked up with no distortion. Razor does a nice job of ... MoreIf you're looking to start a podcast or give commentary to your games, you know that a good quality microphone is a key ingredient to that. In my case, my daughter was looking for a way to record the music she writes. She sings and plays acoustic guitar. Our plan was to record in separate tracks using Audacity. Since she also plays games, she liked the idea of a Razor branded microphone to go with the keyboard and mouse already hooked up to her gaming machine.I was very impressed with the dynamic range that this microphone can handle. Guitar chords were clear and crisp throughout the recording session. She sings soprano and this microphone was able to pick that up just as clearly. Even the louder notes were picked up with no distortion. Razor does a nice job of preventing the mic from over driving the input. We used the stand which Razor provides, but this can also be attached to a microphone boom using a standard 5/8 inch socket.We do not have a dedicated studio space just yet, so I was pleasantly surprised to hear how nearly all the background noise was eliminated (Air vents, TV in another room). The razor did a much better job than the Blue snowball Microphone she previously used.The microphone has a gain control on the front but bringing this up too high we'll end up adding noise. Both my daughter’s singing and the guitar were plenty loud to be picked up. It also has a jack to plug in 3.5mm headphones. I had an older set of ear buds that we plugged in just to hear how it worked. Neither my daughter nor I was able to get good feedback on how loud to speak or sing in order to deliver good audio. We ended up using the visual meters in the recording software instead.The only real issue we had was with plosives when speaking very close to the mic. When speaking with a hard P or B, the mic would cut out briefly and return to full volume after a second or so. We do not have a plosive screen attached and this may have contributed. The solution was to move to around 6” away and the issue was resolved.One very nice technical feature is that this mic USB-C in order to connect. While the included cable includes a USB-A connector, The microphone itself has a USB-C connector on it. This means you can easily use your own double ended USB-C cable to connect to a newer laptop or Macbook without the need for an adapter.While I can't easily speak to all of the microphones on the market today, Razor has a good reputation and this microphone works as advertised.
This is regarding the Razer, Seiren V2 X USB Condenser Microphone. This really looks stylish. yet is simple to use and fits in nicely with our other equipment. It only has two controls, one button in front which is a mute button and a knob that controls the gain. It comes with a weighted stand that you would screw the microphone into. It also includes a “special” USB C cord that plugs into the back of the microphone with the other end being a USB A for the computer. I say “special” because the end that goes into the mic is perfectly shaped and non-standard so if it gets misplaced, you could not use a standard one that you already have on hand. On the back of the mic is also a jack where you can plug in your headphone, which allows you to hear your feedback. I found ... MoreThis is regarding the Razer, Seiren V2 X USB Condenser Microphone. This really looks stylish. yet is simple to use and fits in nicely with our other equipment. It only has two controls, one button in front which is a mute button and a knob that controls the gain. It comes with a weighted stand that you would screw the microphone into. It also includes a “special” USB C cord that plugs into the back of the microphone with the other end being a USB A for the computer. I say “special” because the end that goes into the mic is perfectly shaped and non-standard so if it gets misplaced, you could not use a standard one that you already have on hand. On the back of the mic is also a jack where you can plug in your headphone, which allows you to hear your feedback. I found this very helpful. The stand keeps the mic stable and the mic easily swivels and rotates using this stand. Having the mute button right in front is convenient while using mic and is silent when pressed so it doesn’t interfere with the sound.This is a great-quality and good sized microphone. Plugging it into my laptop, it was recognized immediately without my changing any settings, which was very nice. It sounds very clear during streaming. We tried the gain control and it worked very well keeping voice smooth and level controlled instead of peaking. The sound is nice and clear. This also worked well in not picking up the background noise and yet your voice comes through clearly, not muffled, hard to understand, or loud. It includes access to the Razer Synapse program which opens the door to many other features which can control the microphone, playback, settings, etc.. but right now, I’m finding that the mic meets my needs without even using the app so I don’t have much more to share about it. Overall, this is a great microphone. It looks great and it works great.
So I was able to directly compare this mic to its predecessor the Seiren X and it seems Razer has updated the mic to directly respond to a lot of the considerations brought up with the original Seiren X. First of all the "volume" knob on the old Seiren (which was only usable to control passthrough volume for like a headphone) has been replaced by a gain knob. This definitely shows Razer was listening to their customer base as that was one of the biggest complaints with the original was there was no way to adjust the actual mic volume without going into software.Design wise it looks like the Mini and the Seiren had a picture perfect baby. While the old Seiren had a hint of flair to the design trying to emulate some higher end mics, it looks like they've gone back ... MoreSo I was able to directly compare this mic to its predecessor the Seiren X and it seems Razer has updated the mic to directly respond to a lot of the considerations brought up with the original Seiren X. First of all the "volume" knob on the old Seiren (which was only usable to control passthrough volume for like a headphone) has been replaced by a gain knob. This definitely shows Razer was listening to their customer base as that was one of the biggest complaints with the original was there was no way to adjust the actual mic volume without going into software.Design wise it looks like the Mini and the Seiren had a picture perfect baby. While the old Seiren had a hint of flair to the design trying to emulate some higher end mics, it looks like they've gone back to the standard mic bulb for the v2 which is fine. Overall it seems to perform better versus the original, voice sounds slightly clearer, and the addition of the gain control definitely makes this one worth the upgrade. Standard notes, mute button on the front that goes red when you're muted, glows green when you've got an open mic. I'd prefer to have the ability to turn off the green "mic on" functionality and leave the red mic off functionality but it's not too terribly bothersome that I'd pick anything else. For your your beginning streamer, Discord user, Teams user that wants to upgrade to a stand-alone mic, etc... this is probably the best bang for your buck as it works well, plug and play lives up to its name, and clarity is on par with some of my higher end mics.
This mic is compact and solid. Even just by looking at it, I can tell the quality by the materials used—then once I felt the case and the build, it looks very durable.Out of the box, it is easy to install. It comes with a USB-C connector to the back but it cannot just be any USB connector because the molding around the socket is unique to the back of the mic. The overall size is perfect, and it fits my desktop set up without it sticking out like any other peripheral.Once it is connected, the Razer Synapse app automatically comes up for installation. The app is cool because it comes in like a mixer, so it helps manage my connected devices to align my inputs and outputs plus, controls the levels of the connected devices. Also, it enables me to create profiles so I ... MoreThis mic is compact and solid. Even just by looking at it, I can tell the quality by the materials used—then once I felt the case and the build, it looks very durable.Out of the box, it is easy to install. It comes with a USB-C connector to the back but it cannot just be any USB connector because the molding around the socket is unique to the back of the mic. The overall size is perfect, and it fits my desktop set up without it sticking out like any other peripheral.Once it is connected, the Razer Synapse app automatically comes up for installation. The app is cool because it comes in like a mixer, so it helps manage my connected devices to align my inputs and outputs plus, controls the levels of the connected devices. Also, it enables me to create profiles so I can have settings specific to what game I am using the mic with.Sound recorded is pretty good. On my regular headset mic, the sound comes out a little muffled. But with this microphone, my recording comes out crisp, and tends to be a little high—but I think I can adjust that with the app.Also I like the mute light indicator—green when on and red when it’s muted; so I don’t accidentally leave the mic on and have other people hear things they should not. One thing that I am not used to: the volume dial doesn’t stop—meaning it keeps going left or right—it takes some getting used to—but it just means that I have to keep dialling to adjust the volume levels as there is no full left to tell me the volume is totally down or full right to tell me it is on full volume. I realized how good it is for recording levels—so I don’t get used to a certain dial position because the hardware and the software (app) levels work hand-in-hand with each other.Pretty cool microphone if you ask me. Great hardware quality and awesome sound output. It looks good on video recordings too—I don’t mind keeping it in the screen when my video is on. Good job Razer!
I have been looking to up my content creation game for some internal content creation at work, and after reviewing some of my internal streams / videos one of the things I've noticed is that the audio quality on my videos has a bit of an "echo-y" quality to it, likely from using the built in mic on my webcam.I decied to select the Razer Siren V2 X Mic as it looked like it would foot the bill for my content without breaking the bank - and to be candid, I really liked the way it looked. It seems a lot of the microphones these days are geared toward streamers being on camera and having immediatly discernable qualities so it can be recognized on video. The Razer Siren V2 X has a rather conservative look on my desk and I like that.The first thing I noticed when I ... MoreI have been looking to up my content creation game for some internal content creation at work, and after reviewing some of my internal streams / videos one of the things I've noticed is that the audio quality on my videos has a bit of an "echo-y" quality to it, likely from using the built in mic on my webcam.I decied to select the Razer Siren V2 X Mic as it looked like it would foot the bill for my content without breaking the bank - and to be candid, I really liked the way it looked. It seems a lot of the microphones these days are geared toward streamers being on camera and having immediatly discernable qualities so it can be recognized on video. The Razer Siren V2 X has a rather conservative look on my desk and I like that.The first thing I noticed when I pulled this out of the box was the build quality. It's heavier than I was expecting and has a high-end feel even though the body of the mic is plastic. The metal grate over the mic/windscreen really gives this an appearance of a profesisonal piece of equipment sitting on my desk.Connection to my Mac Studio was simple, but due to my other peripherial connections, I had to use a USB-A to USB-C converter as I did not have a a free USB-A port. Given that the mic has USB-C on the microphone end, and most newer / high end rigs are going the way of USB-C, that would have been a nice default. On the Mac, you have to go into system preferences and choose the Razer mic as the default input device at which point all input comes through this mic.Though the microphone has a USB-C cable, it does have somewhat of a proprietary cable - the USB-C port is recessed and the cable end is moulded to look like part of the mic body - should the cable need to be replaced, I think you'd have to search for a cable that would fit the narrow opening for the USB-C port.Included with the mic is a round desk stand with a ball mount, allowing you to sit the mic on your desk and adjust to practically an infinite number of positions. The mic itself has a glowing green mute button, and will turn red when it is muted, which is a nice touch. On the Mac at least, this is a local mute to the mic, it does not trigger mute on any of my applications (i.e. on Zoom, the applicaiton does not show mute, but the mic does not send any audio input to the computer when the mic is muted.) The mic also has a local gain control knob, which does not have stop on either end, so you can scroll it infinitely in either direction - so you have to use your input level meter or have someone on the other end of a conference app tell you how you are sounding to get the level dialed in.Performance wise, this is a huge upgrade to my streaming setup. My first test was on a Zoom meeting - and immediately people said I sounded different. Doing A/B comparisons between the built in webcam mic and this mic were night and day. This mic had zero echo, and no matter how far away from the mic I moved my desk chair, I was consistently told it sounded like I was speaking right into the microphone. It's excellent at weeding out background noises as well - my upset toddler at my office door was completely inaudible when using this mic.For the price, this is a no brainer. Even if you're not a content creator and simply want to up your conference call game, this is an excelelnt way to set yourself apart from the pack of those with simple webcam or built in laptop mics.
TLDR: This is a high quality mic tuned to reduce background noise compared to less expensive alternatives, though you will absolutely need to get a pop filter. ****** COMPARED TO ALTERNATIVES: The style of this microphone has it picking up more background noise than dynamic mics will, but it appears to have been tuned to reduce hissing. If you really want perfect high-frequency sensitivity and have a space set up without ambient noises, you can go for just about whatever you want - but this is nice for the rest of us. It's actually ironic because they claim this mic is "capable of capturing your voice with a high degree of accuracy especially at higher frequencies" - which just isn't the case. A $30 microphone can do better - but you introduce extra noise. ****** ... MoreTLDR: This is a high quality mic tuned to reduce background noise compared to less expensive alternatives, though you will absolutely need to get a pop filter. ****** COMPARED TO ALTERNATIVES: The style of this microphone has it picking up more background noise than dynamic mics will, but it appears to have been tuned to reduce hissing. If you really want perfect high-frequency sensitivity and have a space set up without ambient noises, you can go for just about whatever you want - but this is nice for the rest of us. It's actually ironic because they claim this mic is "capable of capturing your voice with a high degree of accuracy especially at higher frequencies" - which just isn't the case. A $30 microphone can do better - but you introduce extra noise. ****** QUALITY: The body of the microphone is plastic. This may bother you, but to me it means less weight and greater durability if you drop it. The grille is metal and the included 6' USB C to A cable is thick and fabric wrapped. ****** SETUP: You can use the included base - just screw it in. Plug the microphone into a USB A slot on your computer, make sure it's selected as your mic source, point the light at your face, then get recording. You won't get the best out of it, however. To do so, you're going to need a pop filter, and ideally a boom arm. Since this microphone is light, the boom doesn't have to be heavy duty, so a cheap one will work. ****** SOUND: This microphone comes, out of the box, sensitive to "plosives" - sounds that pop - so you'll need a pop filter. I had to use two - one that fits over the mic - and another that's the disk style. You can find one that fits over for the Seiren Mini that'll do the trick. Without both, though, popping sounds came through heavy and bassy. ****** SOFTWARE: The Razer Synapse software gives you some nice-to-haves for streaming, like an auto clipping filter (so you don't sound like garbage if you yell at any point) and the ability to turn up your "headphones" sound (your personal experiece) without turning up the mic playback for your stream or meeting listeners. The latter being found in "Stream Mixer". You can of course use the microphone without Synapse - you just lose those features. ****** PHYSICAL FEATURES: This thing is small. I can't believe there's actually a "Mini" version. Crazy. On the front there is a Mute button. Pressing this causes a small audio click in your recordings, streams or meetings - but it's worlds better than some alternatives which cause a jarring pop. Under Mute is a gain knob which operates gain in Windows and on the default "Mic" tab of Synapse. When using the "Stream Mixer", this knob does nothing. On the back is a 3.5mm audio jack to pass audio through to headphones. Keep this in mind if you want to use a shock mount. My shock mount blocks it. ****** What Could Be Improved: A pop filter needs to come in the box for this price. There should also be an equalizer in the Synapse software for people to personalize their mic profile. The headphone out should be on the bottom. ****** Conclusion: For my needs (YouTube Talking Head/Product Reviews), this is a great starter-intermediate mic. I won't be looking for another one for a while. It is a bit spendy in a competitive landscape, though. That knocks it down a peg.
If you're looking for plug and play simplicity, you may be disappointed. To get the most out of this mic, you really need to spend some time with the Razer Synapse software.Out of the box, the mic is nice and comes with an excellent, sturdy stand. This is a bit ironic, though, since to get the best reception you really want to be close to this mic (or hold it in your hand). The default settings do a good job of filtering out background noise, but even more than a foot away and your voice will start sounding faint. There's an excellent gain range for the mic, though, easily accessible via the front knob.To get the most out of this device, you really need to use the Synapse software. In the software you can make really granular adjustments to various volumes from ... MoreIf you're looking for plug and play simplicity, you may be disappointed. To get the most out of this mic, you really need to spend some time with the Razer Synapse software.Out of the box, the mic is nice and comes with an excellent, sturdy stand. This is a bit ironic, though, since to get the best reception you really want to be close to this mic (or hold it in your hand). The default settings do a good job of filtering out background noise, but even more than a foot away and your voice will start sounding faint. There's an excellent gain range for the mic, though, easily accessible via the front knob.To get the most out of this device, you really need to use the Synapse software. In the software you can make really granular adjustments to various volumes from input sources and can maximize speech volume and output, but be warned: expect to spend some time in setup. There is a huge amount of options and a lot of testing necessary to create an optimal audio feed. If you want to use this mic, be prepared to set aside some time configuring your settings.One really great feature with this mic that should be highlighted is the analogue gain limiter. This was extremely effective at eliminating popping and clipping caused by spikes in volume. I was really impressed in how this feature smoothed out sudden volume spikes in my speech.If you are going to use this for audio recording, some time spent with the settings in Synapse will yield great results. If you want to use this for streaming, the same patience with the software is required, but since you'll be doing multiple things at once you might want to pick up a boom as well.All in all, a pretty good mic option for recording of you're prepared to spend some time tweaking your settings.
The Razer Seiren V2 X USB Microphone is my first dedicated microphone. I recently decided to expand what I do with some of my travel videos, adding narration to some of the content I produce. Having a better-quality microphone as opposed to one embedded into a set of earbuds, headphones or headset is a big improvement.As I started to unbox the Razer Seiren microphone the first thing I noticed was the build quality which is mostly black plastic with a metal grated screen over the top third of microphone body. The body of the mic screws on to a nub that is on the base (or stand). Initially I though the screw a bit off, like it was cross threaded, but after looking at it a bit closer I realized the screw mount was built to angle and designed to swivel, nice design ... MoreThe Razer Seiren V2 X USB Microphone is my first dedicated microphone. I recently decided to expand what I do with some of my travel videos, adding narration to some of the content I produce. Having a better-quality microphone as opposed to one embedded into a set of earbuds, headphones or headset is a big improvement.As I started to unbox the Razer Seiren microphone the first thing I noticed was the build quality which is mostly black plastic with a metal grated screen over the top third of microphone body. The body of the mic screws on to a nub that is on the base (or stand). Initially I though the screw a bit off, like it was cross threaded, but after looking at it a bit closer I realized the screw mount was built to angle and designed to swivel, nice design feature. In any case the microphone attaches to your computer by a custom braided USB-A to USB-C cable. However, should you ever need to replace this cable or get a longer one, the USB-C end is molded specifically to the body of the microphone, some USB-C cables may have a problem “plugging in”. The front of the microphone also has a lighted mute button, which glows green for open, red for muted. Also, a gain switch is right below it so you can control the volume, what seemed to be missing was any type of visual indicator on the microphone on the gain control level, you can essentially spin it continually, although it did have a nice feel and appropriate level of resistance. On the back is a headphone jack for monitoring or using in a remote meeting.As for the sound quality, I felt like a DJ or voiceover pro, my voice sounded rich and clear. The microphone did not pickup much background noise, however typing will definitely be picked up if you are taking notes during a remote meeting. I did some voiceovers for my videos I did not notice any hiss, although you do need to be careful if you have this placed on a desk and you move your hands on or off the table as it will pickup a subtle thump (now I know why professionals hang a microphone from above). If you wish you do have some flexibility in integrating that type of mount as the bottom of the mic has a screw on receptacle.I did not install the Razer software control panel at the time of this review, this mic was essentially plug and play with all the functions you need built into the Windows 10 and 11 computers I connected this to.Pros:- Great entry level microphone for content creators, gamers or for teleconferencing- Nice build quality, looks good- Gain knob- Lighted Mute/Unmute button- Rich soundingCons:- based on the design the USB cable could be considered somewhat proprietary on the USB-C side which is molded to fit into the microphone- Base could be better insulated to prevent noise when placing your hands on the same surface as the mic (easily fixed by placing the base on a piece or fabric or small wash cloth).
| Product dimensions | 5.99 x 135.51 x 5.99 cm; 285.76 Grams |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Connector | USB |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
