At such a high price, however, you are undeniably paying extra for its looks.
For the first dedicated microphone by gaming peripheral manufacturer SteelSeries, the Alias is a very impressive debut.
The same cant be said of the SteelSeries Sonar software, however.
The Alias is readily available from the SteelSeries website orAmazonin both the US and UK.
Its suspended in a shock mount out of the box which makes for an impressively hassle-free setup.
Like the microphone, it feels very robust and is constructed from a combination of smooth plastic and metal.
Far more impressive is the fantastic LED display on the windscreen of the microphone itself.
Shining through the front fabric, this display indicates the mics current status.
The microphone is also extremely capable outside of gaming, producing clean professional-sounding recordings in programs like Audacity.
This should make it a favorite for content creators or podcasters, especially given the striking look.
This did take some software adjustments though, which wasnt needed with the pricier Alias.
Even so, this software is wholly optional and might still provide some value depending on your setup.
Should I buy the SteelSeries Alias?
The unique look also makes it perfect for streamers.
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