UPDATE: below the clearcast section in sonar there are even more options I didn't show in this video. (noise gate, noise reduction, compressor) as well as how much noise cancelation you want. In this video I tested it at 50%, and it was very good!
I have the steel series arctis nova 7p for the ps5 and it’s extremely great and clear. Also my brother has the arctis 7p for the ps5 and it’s extremely good.
@@hb-conner There are better microphones out there like on the Corsair HS80 or the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. It is not "extremely good" it's just "fine".
The steelseries GG software recieved an update just a few hours after this was uploaded that seems to be more optimized for the new Alias microphones. There are multiple new presets for the microphones as well as some new features in sonar.
Brilliant video, everything I need to know I really love the fact you went in and did a keyboard test with a fan i think I’m gonna have to get one of them thank you
Steelseries have been a favorite product of mine for awhile, both my gaming headsets are steelseries and they feel and sound amazing! I am trying to content creation myself and I am basically sold on this mic lol I already have their keyboard and it is also incredible.
I would be interested if they make the interface a standalone product. I'm personally more of a dynamic mic person than condenser so a device like that makes more sense to me since I wouldn't also need another microphone.
same im using a rode podmic so I dont need the mic but the interface seems really interesting. I hope it has similar performance to the elgato xlr at least because i think it looks a lot better
The actual capsule itself is hella clean looking. Love the fabric and overall style. The only downer for me visually is that "claw" looking shock mount. Would have much preferred they do an in-built shock mount like so many companies are doing these days, and doing quite effectively I might add. Other than that this looks and sounds really solid especially the USB version. Price is a bit too high but this would be a sick deal on sale one day for $150 or even $130. Nice job, Steelseries.
yeah I agree, the cloth covering looks so good! I also agree, they are expensive, but when you compile everything they offer I do think your getting your $ worth.
been using the sonar software for a while its S+ for making your mic sound super clean. also very good at canceling background noise. These mics sound very good
as a fan of the hyperx solocast (mostly due to the easy and quiet tap-to-mute sensor, but also the low cost) and a fan of steelseries mice, keyboards and general aesthetic, this seems like a good choice for an upgrade
Steelseries GG (the software) takes a lot of hate because it's too much bloated and while it is true, it also has cutting edge features like AI noise suppression and EQ presets for every popular game
Sonar is fucking incredible. The AI Noise Suppression is the BEST I've ever used across any software. It's phenomenal at retaining vocal clarity and quality.
Tbh i don't really notice the bloat. It takes less than a second after opening it to get to moments/engine when i need to. Worth having the inconsequential ADs on the homepage. Using nova wireless pro, aerox 5 wireless and apex pro. Def gonna get this Microphone to complete the steel series peripheral setup.
If I were to spend 350 Euros, I would go out and spent 70 more and get myself the shure mv7 with the goxlr mini. But well I think the wave might be interesting too.
using the rgb as a monitor for noise balance etc is a pretty smart move, it eliminates the need to have any kind of app running and its simple enough for anybody who doesn't know a damn thing about audio to understand, $180 is a lot to stomach for the "Average" gamer wanting a mic but for people who do want that step up in quality i can see the value
For that price, you could of gotten a Lewitt LCT 440 Pure + a boom arm. All the money is on the RGB. Heck, even the Beyerdynamic M90 Pro X at similar price is all quality without the fluff.
Just got the base Alias. Using it on the desk now but I think it would be good if I could have it closer but then it would be in the way on the desk in front of the keyboard so that boom you have there looks like something I might want to check out. You said you were gonna put a link to it in the description but I guess you forgot =) What's it called?
Hello Howdy I have two important questions regarding SteelSeries hardware, maybe you know a Answer 1: Which of the microphones is recommended if you already have the Nova pro Wireless with the associated DAC and want to use them together? 2: Or is that impossible because of the latency mentioned? Would also love to see a video about the nova pro wireless with DAC and the both Alias Microphones. (the USB is my fav, don’t know why but gives me vibes it will work well.) Thanks! Greetings
idk. how will this work with IEMS? tired of the stupid gamer bump. that would be cool if you could do like a budget - best set up with mics/iems/headphones. combo
I love how their packaging is the same for all their products, and trying to make their product look like as if it's some kind of award winning device lol
Great review as always, if you allow me may i ask one question, since i couldnt find a way to reach you. I heard that its good to use DT 900mpro x with amp/dac especially on console. But i am going to use it on my pc and i have really good motherboard which is Asus Z790 strix(current latest gen) would i really need an extra amp/dac even on this mobo?
LETS GO!! Compare the wave 3! Oh you did that in this video lol. Wow the sound quality is solid. The X on the mute was pretty cool. It’s going to come down to the software though. Elgato software is tough to beat.
@@TheTechne the audio quality did sound really good. I think if I didn’t have a wave 3 I would be buying the Alias over it. I’m not sure it’s worth the upgrade though.. for me at least
For the Alias pro, which one did you buy? I saw on amazon that they have a alias pro that says its xlr only for 300 atm which doesn't make sense and then another alias pro that has USBC and XLR connectivity but for 500, Im not sure if the one for 300 comes without any usbc ports or if it does, im so confused
Have you or anyone else noticed a huge difference between the Alias and Alias Pro? I know it’s universally said that. XLR mics are better but am I losing THAT much quality if I go with the Alias?
Ah feel like tha Pro should have tha same lights on the front like tha UBS one so that ye can jus look on tha mic instead ah tha solid circle on tha controller. Tha solid circle on tha controller doesnae do as good ah job at giving visual cues as tha trailing lights on the front ah tha mic. Its an IMMEDIATE visual que, where as tha Pro ye have tae look down or over tae yer control box an all it does is like up green, but doesnae tell ye how loud intae tha green, even peaking at lowest in some cases. Ah feel like tha Pro needs ah wee more tweaking outtae tha box then tha USB one. Ah feel like the USB one has great features, good visual queues right away ah whas going on, sounds great also. Sounds comparable tae tha Wave 3 tbh.
Wish reviews like this would go through ACTUAL use... fire up a game, preferrably one with lots of key pressing and aggressive mouse handling and lets hear how it holds up.
i like the design of it ill say that and I hope them entering the mic space will also inspire them to make their newer headsets include a better mic since damn they're notoriously bad
I get complimented for my steel series Arctic nova pro mic all the time people think I’m a streamer and get shocked when I tell them it’s just a headset mic
Can someone tell me if this thing works on a PS5 I don't want to buy a super expensive headset to talk online I have a headset but the microphone is just dookie
TECHE YOU HAVE TO SCROLL DOWN!! in the steelseries software where Clrearcast AI noise cancellation is, you never scrolled down to see all the other features!
I want to point out that the software now does not shine with its uniqueness as before. Thanks to sonar and prisms, now every new device loses its signature feature. The question is, why buy this microphone? for the sake of the nameplate steelseries? If you connect any similar condenser microphone and tune through sonar, there will be no difference. The steelseries is everything to me. ended as a brand. I'm upset.
I know this is mic review but have you ever reviewed Skullcandys new gaming headsets? I've been struggling with a headset. I've watched all ur reviews. I purchased the Razer Blackshark v2 and V2x and didn't like it. So I was looking at Skullcandy. 🤷♂️
You Talk allot 1e Elgato Wave 3 Is Include PopFilter 150 eur, IN EU, you say PopFilter is not Include? maby is usa then. 2e Steelseries Sonar is big crap it crash me brandnew PC Ryzen9 RTX 3060, Whitout Sonar no crashing 3e You tel allot but nothing about SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Over Alias work or not working.
UPDATE: below the clearcast section in sonar there are even more options I didn't show in this video. (noise gate, noise reduction, compressor) as well as how much noise cancelation you want. In this video I tested it at 50%, and it was very good!
Do they work on ps5 ??
Bice
It's like they knew their headset mics aren't that great so they just decided to make a dedicated one
😂
So true
I have the steel series arctis nova 7p for the ps5 and it’s extremely great and clear. Also my brother has the arctis 7p for the ps5 and it’s extremely good.
@@hb-conner There are better microphones out there like on the Corsair HS80 or the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. It is not "extremely good" it's just "fine".
Or they made the headset mics garbage on purpose so they can push people to buy these. 😮
The steelseries GG software recieved an update just a few hours after this was uploaded that seems to be more optimized for the new Alias microphones. There are multiple new presets for the microphones as well as some new features in sonar.
Best audio reviewer strikes again. Thank you for your work chief
Brilliant video, everything I need to know I really love the fact you went in and did a keyboard test with a fan i think I’m gonna have to get one of them thank you
This is SO GOOOOD. Way to go SteelSeries! A little late, but seems to be worth it!
Steelseries have been a favorite product of mine for awhile, both my gaming headsets are steelseries and they feel and sound amazing! I am trying to content creation myself and I am basically sold on this mic lol I already have their keyboard and it is also incredible.
I would be interested if they make the interface a standalone product. I'm personally more of a dynamic mic person than condenser so a device like that makes more sense to me since I wouldn't also need another microphone.
same im using a rode podmic so I dont need the mic but the interface seems really interesting. I hope it has similar performance to the elgato xlr at least because i think it looks a lot better
The actual capsule itself is hella clean looking. Love the fabric and overall style.
The only downer for me visually is that "claw" looking shock mount. Would have much preferred they do an in-built shock mount like so many companies are doing these days, and doing quite effectively I might add.
Other than that this looks and sounds really solid especially the USB version. Price is a bit too high but this would be a sick deal on sale one day for $150 or even $130. Nice job, Steelseries.
yeah I agree, the cloth covering looks so good! I also agree, they are expensive, but when you compile everything they offer I do think your getting your $ worth.
@@TheTechne How did you find it handled plosives?
been using the sonar software for a while its S+ for making your mic sound super clean. also very good at canceling background noise. These mics sound very good
Hello there! What mic are you using? Wondering does it have to be a steelseries mic.
@@mitamitam No, it doesn't have to be a steelseries mic.
@@akkeEz Ty
what are your mic sonar settings?
@@keymon-gaming8662 just have it on the deep voice settings and the ai cancellation
Just the video I was looking for !
man, its been a while since ive been here. Techne had a glow up! hes got a beard, and tattoos? looking good, man!
Very interesting move by steelseries to compete with hyperx and other dedicated mics
I use this software for my Fifine K688 mic it's brilliant been using it for a very long time since everything was in early access.
as a fan of the hyperx solocast (mostly due to the easy and quiet tap-to-mute sensor, but also the low cost) and a fan of steelseries mice, keyboards and general aesthetic, this seems like a good choice for an upgrade
Solocast sounds better on my tests. And it does works with sonar software.
Always the best reviews!
they're slick people gonna like this specially streamer doesn't like to complicated set up it is super friendly, i like your review 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Steelseries GG (the software) takes a lot of hate because it's too much bloated and while it is true, it also has cutting edge features like AI noise suppression and EQ presets for every popular game
It’s great for sure. But I really hate how all manufacturers software has become advertising platforms
Sonar is fucking incredible. The AI Noise Suppression is the BEST I've ever used across any software. It's phenomenal at retaining vocal clarity and quality.
Tbh i don't really notice the bloat. It takes less than a second after opening it to get to moments/engine when i need to. Worth having the inconsequential ADs on the homepage. Using nova wireless pro, aerox 5 wireless and apex pro. Def gonna get this Microphone to complete the steel series peripheral setup.
And the pricing OMG... but the design is awesome, no gain distortion! WOW this is well done?
If I were to spend 350 Euros, I would go out and spent 70 more and get myself the shure mv7 with the goxlr mini. But well I think the wave might be interesting too.
Good vids and info as always
Good job Steel Series. These are nice.
using the rgb as a monitor for noise balance etc is a pretty smart move, it eliminates the need to have any kind of app running and its simple enough for anybody who doesn't know a damn thing about audio to understand, $180 is a lot to stomach for the "Average" gamer wanting a mic but for people who do want that step up in quality i can see the value
Hell yeah practical rgb
Hell yeah practical rgb
Alias better the best value for gaming? I don’t stream I don’t ever plan on streaming
For that price, you could of gotten a Lewitt LCT 440 Pure + a boom arm. All the money is on the RGB. Heck, even the Beyerdynamic M90 Pro X at similar price is all quality without the fluff.
Is it worth replacing the elgato wave 3 for the the alias (not pro)?
Just got the base Alias. Using it on the desk now but I think it would be good if I could have it closer but then it would be in the way on the desk in front of the keyboard so that boom you have there looks like something I might want to check out. You said you were gonna put a link to it in the description but I guess you forgot =) What's it called?
I prefer hardware controls vs software controls but the mics are very cool.
the noise cancellation is pretty impressive tbh
I was shocked how good it was
I have a wave 3 but swapping to a steelseries xlr for double price is pretty crazy
Techne, can you make a future review of the Alias Pro vs the Wave DX / Wave XLR combo and see how they compare? Thanx
Hello Howdy I have two important questions regarding SteelSeries hardware, maybe you know a Answer
1: Which of the microphones is recommended if you already have the Nova pro Wireless with the associated DAC and want to use them together?
2: Or is that impossible because of the latency mentioned?
Would also love to see a video about the nova pro wireless with DAC and the both Alias Microphones. (the USB is my fav, don’t know why but gives me vibes it will work well.)
Thanks!
Greetings
idk. how will this work with IEMS? tired of the stupid gamer bump. that would be cool if you could do like a budget - best set up with mics/iems/headphones. combo
I love how their packaging is the same for all their products, and trying to make their product look like as if it's some kind of award winning device lol
Great review as always, if you allow me may i ask one question, since i couldnt find a way to reach you.
I heard that its good to use DT 900mpro x with amp/dac especially on console. But i am going to use it on my pc and i have really good motherboard which is Asus Z790 strix(current latest gen) would i really need an extra amp/dac even on this mobo?
LETS GO!! Compare the wave 3! Oh you did that in this video lol. Wow the sound quality is solid. The X on the mute was pretty cool. It’s going to come down to the software though. Elgato software is tough to beat.
I love my wave 3, but man this Alia’s might take its spot
@@TheTechne the audio quality did sound really good. I think if I didn’t have a wave 3 I would be buying the Alias over it. I’m not sure it’s worth the upgrade though.. for me at least
I use steelseries sonar for my wave 3
thanks dude!
For the Alias pro, which one did you buy? I saw on amazon that they have a alias pro that says its xlr only for 300 atm which doesn't make sense and then another alias pro that has USBC and XLR connectivity but for 500, Im not sure if the one for 300 comes without any usbc ports or if it does, im so confused
Can you put the Alias Pro on the stand you use on your personal microphone?
The regular one is more than enough
so the alias is just a more compact alais pro?
The Elgato is just a beautiful sound
I run streamer mode its great
Those LEDs are great.
And that's where the moneys at.
what mic are you using in your videos? because is a out of frame mic
Can the usb one connect to the nova pro wireless x dac to use the mic on console?
Are the stand and the shock mount made out of metal?
Have you or anyone else noticed a huge difference between the Alias and Alias Pro? I know it’s universally said that. XLR mics are better but am I losing THAT much quality if I go with the Alias?
Plug it into a ps5, does it work like other usb mixers???
the mics are so cool but the price for the pro is little bit high for normal microphone
plan to review huntsman v3 against wooting 60he?
idk why but i trust you alot more with a bears techne
😂
Can you add a link for the mic stand or the name of the stand
Does anyone know if you can run the alias pro on a console and streaming pc at the same time?
Ah feel like tha Pro should have tha same lights on the front like tha UBS one so that ye can jus look on tha mic instead ah tha solid circle on tha controller. Tha solid circle on tha controller doesnae do as good ah job at giving visual cues as tha trailing lights on the front ah tha mic. Its an IMMEDIATE visual que, where as tha Pro ye have tae look down or over tae yer control box an all it does is like up green, but doesnae tell ye how loud intae tha green, even peaking at lowest in some cases. Ah feel like tha Pro needs ah wee more tweaking outtae tha box then tha USB one. Ah feel like the USB one has great features, good visual queues right away ah whas going on, sounds great also. Sounds comparable tae tha Wave 3 tbh.
What if you’re using the Nova Pro Wireless and have the Alias Pro? Does the DAC become useless for the Mic? And or for the Nova Pro’s?
Did you ever get an answer? I'm curious to see if I should get the mic or if my pro's should suffice
Wish reviews like this would go through ACTUAL use... fire up a game, preferrably one with lots of key pressing and aggressive mouse handling and lets hear how it holds up.
Pls test Beyerdynamic MMX 200
How did you manage to test the alias on a Macbook, if those products have usb C ports, and the Alias Pc end is A port?
Dongles
Does the Mixer works alone with another mic of another brand?
Yeah it does.
@@vex8535 how do u know? 😁
Because I use it?@@wilsonrubio5639
Yes, it’s just xlr
Techne said underglow and my simple minded car guy brain was like underglow on a car 🤔
Do they work on ps5 ?? 😊
I do not see the link to the stand you have the Wave 3 on. Anyone know what stand that is?
My bad I’ll update the links
i like the design of it ill say that and I hope them entering the mic space will also inspire them to make their newer headsets include a better mic since damn they're notoriously bad
I get complimented for my steel series Arctic nova pro mic all the time people think I’m a streamer and get shocked when I tell them it’s just a headset mic
Are they ps5 compatible?
Man give me one of those headsets you’ve got way too many
Now if only they can improve their microphone on their headsets
Can someone tell me if this thing works on a PS5 I don't want to buy a super expensive headset to talk online I have a headset but the microphone is just dookie
Now if only SteelSeries would make their gaming headset mics sound near as good as these do... SteelSeries would be unbeatable.
There's no way a headset mic is going to sound as good as a standalone
@@ClintN1990 Oh I know that, but it's just wishful thinking.
@@ClintN1990 But when my phone mic is better than the headset one you can probably improve it a ton...
TECHE YOU HAVE TO SCROLL DOWN!! in the steelseries software where Clrearcast AI noise cancellation is, you never scrolled down to see all the other features!
better off getting a shure mv7 microphone with the boomstand for 330 dollars instead of paying 369.99
I want to point out that the software now does not shine with its uniqueness as before. Thanks to sonar and prisms, now every new device loses its signature feature. The question is, why buy this microphone? for the sake of the nameplate steelseries? If you connect any similar condenser microphone and tune through sonar, there will be no difference. The steelseries is everything to me. ended as a brand. I'm upset.
Common Steel Series W
I know this is mic review but have you ever reviewed Skullcandys new gaming headsets? I've been struggling with a headset. I've watched all ur reviews. I purchased the Razer Blackshark v2 and V2x and didn't like it. So I was looking at Skullcandy. 🤷♂️
I tested them and was not impressed
@TheTechne thank you. I trust your opinion. I'm looking for a headset at the $100 range for all platforms.
Or just buy a blue yeti
Na wave 3 over blue yeti
Couple more months and he's going to have neck tattoos and face tattoos, I'm calling it
That price tags man... No, thank you.
They are pricey but dang they are good
@@TheTechne Maybe. But for that price you could of gotten a Lewitt LCT 440 Pure + a Boom arm. No competition. All the price is on the RGB.
the mic is ok but realy for 300 dollars bruh
Nope, my shure sm58 sound better than this
much worse and more expensive than the Elgato Wave. Waste of a mic
You Talk allot
1e Elgato Wave 3 Is Include PopFilter 150 eur, IN EU, you say PopFilter is not Include? maby is usa then.
2e Steelseries Sonar is big crap it crash me brandnew PC Ryzen9 RTX 3060, Whitout Sonar no crashing
3e You tel allot but nothing about SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Over Alias work or not working.
Blue Yeti is still better
lol it isnt better, I am thinking of getting the alias usb c from the blue yeti
After i did use the last mic comparation as a Asmr i was waiting just for the next one. Thanks and please do anotherone 🫶🏽✨
Can i use this on ps5?
yes