Posted on Friday, December 12 2014 @ 17:57 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Razer expands its product portfolio with Seir?n, a new digital microphone that promises to deliver studio-grade recording quality. The firm says they designed this product with professional musicians, streamers and YouTubers in mind. Seir?n ships this month with prices starting at $179.99 (179.99EUR).
Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the Razer Seir?n (stylized as “Seir?n” and pronounced “Sigh-ren”), a plug-and-play digital microphone designed for studio-grade recording and streaming.
The Razer Seir?n features a versatile multi-pattern USB digital connection capable of four different recording pattern configurations with three custom-tuned 14 mm condenser capsules. This makes the Razer Seir?n digital microphone ideal for the needs of professional musicians, streamers and YouTubers who demand superior clarity. With plug-and-play simplicity this microphone is simple to use at the studio or at home.
The Razer Seir?n also allows content creators to quickly switch between 4 different polar recording patterns (Cardioid, Stereo, Bidirectional and Omnidirectional) by rotating the main control knob. Allowing for greater versatility of use depending on recording applications. The microphones built-in headphone amplifier allows for zero latency, real time accurate monitoring of recordings to ensure users sound exactly as they intend to.
“Platforms like YouTube and Twitch are a big part of how people experience their media today, and they shape how we interact with each other,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Tuned for a professional-style setup and able to be assembled and transported quickly and easily, the Razer Seir?n is a microphone designed specifically for streamers and YouTubers.”
Razer is also initiating a “Razer Sponsored Streamer Program” to help aspiring content creators and streamers take their recordings to a professional level. Content creators will be divided up into 3 experience levels and are entitled to different levels of sponsorships ranging from a sponsored Razer Seir?n to a full Razer peripheral suite. Razer is committed to help budding streamers achieve higher level recordings and create immersive content.
For more information on the Razer Sponsored Streamer Program, visit www.razerzone.com/sponsored-streamer
The Razer Seir?n digital microphone is the company’s latest audio product designed to go beyond pure gaming. Earlier this year, Razer launched the Leviathan, a gaming and music soundbar and the Adaro audio line, a series of four headphones tuned for music and designed for comfort and durability. The Adaro collection continues to be popular among EDM artists, musicians and avid music listeners ever since its acclaimed launch at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show.
Beyond its music partners, Razer works with some of the top professional gaming YouTubers and streamers. Many of which were inspirations in the creation of the Razer Seir?n and will play roles in its future development.
Professional recording accessories such as a shock mount and pop filter are also available to pair with the Razer Seir?n digital microphone for the complete recording setup. These accessories along with the Razer Seir?n professional bundle will be available exclusively on RazerStore. For more information, visit http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-audio/razer-seiren
Price:
Razer Seir?n digital microphone U.S. $179.99 / EU €179.99
Shock mount accessory for the Razer Seir?n U.S. $49.99 / EU €49.99 (RazerStore exclusive)
Pop filter accessory for the Razer Seir?n U.S. $49.99 / EU €49.99 (RazerStore exclusive)
Razer Seir?n professional bundle U.S. $229.99 / EU €229.99 (RazerStore exclusive)
Product features:
HD recording with outstanding clarity
4 adjustable recording patterns (cardioid, stereo, omni directional , bi-directional)
Quick controls for pattern switching, headphone volume and mic gain
Built in headphone amplifier with zero latency output
Plug-and-play recording via single USB connection
Microphone specifications
Power required / consumption: 5 V / 500 mA (USB)
Sample rate: 192 kHz
Bit rate: 24 bit
Capsules: 3 x 14 mm condenser capsules
Polar patterns: stereo, cardioid, omnidirectional, bi-directional
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 4.5 mV / Pa (1 kHz)
Max SPL: 120 dB (THD: 0.5% 1 kHz)
Headphone amplifier
Impedance: > 16 ?
Power output (RMS): 130 mW
THD: 0.009%
Frequency response: 15 Hz – 22 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 114 dB
