The SteelSeries Alias Pro isnt just a microphone, its a microphone kit, complete with a stream mixer.
Even though the mic kit is $329, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Is there anything wrong with this microphone?
Well, yes, its completely incompatible with Apple Silicon Macs.
For PC users, though, this is a no-brainer.
Find out the full story in this SteelSeries Alias Pro gaming microphone review.
The streaming kit is$329 at Amazon U.S.and318 at Amazon U.K..
Considering you get a professional-quality XLR microphone and a live mixer included, thats a pretty good price.
I tested this out and noticed that it performed well at minimizing desk shocks.
While the overall design of the Alias Pro is quite inconspicuous, that isnt necessarily a con.
The build quality is fantastic youre certainly getting $300+ worth here.
The metal desktop stand and mic itself are finished exceptionally well, with smooth casings and well-secured joints.
Again, Ill discuss these features more in the App section.
In terms of connectivity, Mac users are going to be sorely disappointed.
SteelSeries warns on its website that some of its products are incompatible with Apple Silicon Macs.
So if you have a Mac from post-2020, youre out of luck here.
Its only available on Windows unsurprising given the mic doesnt work with Mac.
Sonar is foolproof to use.
With this, you’re free to adjust the stereo volume of your mic/game/media.
I really cannot fault the audio quality of this microphone.
Theres only so much my words will do, so why dont you take a listen yourself.
The clip below was recorded with the Broadcast vocal setting enabled.
The clip below was recorded with 100% noise cancelation.
When I listened to this clip back for the first time, my jaw literally dropped.
I had to check that I had turned on the cafe white noise track.
You cant hear it at all.
This is one of the best AI noise-canceling mics Ive ever used.
The clip below was recorded with AI noise canceling at 0%.
This was just to show the capabilities of the microphone.
Despite not having a dedicated pop filter, the Alias Pro did really well at controlling plosive pop sounds.
Take a listen to the clip below.
These clips have lost some audio quality due to multiple file transfers and online hosting restrictions.
However, this microphone is definitely substance over style.
The audio quality of this microphone is second to none.
This excellent sound quality isnt just restricted to gaming streams, despite its made-for-gaming design.
For PC gamers, this is probably up there with one of the best streaming microphones around today.
The recording quality is phenomenal, the customization is fantastic, and the software is the cherry on top.
