For instance, you might hear yourself crystal clear (because you have the headphone volume turned up), but be sending either no signal, a faint signal, or a distorted signal (because the gain is at zero, too low, or too hot). This means if you record into your computer using whatever software you wish, and use the headphone jack for low latency, what you’re hearing doesn’t reflect the signal you're sending to the computer. We wish the headphone volume knob were post-gain on the mic, but it’s not. This doesn’t mean things sound thin or brittle, but you’re going to get less low-frequency response out of the mic, even when up close to the capsule. The signal here is crisp and clear-the mic favors high-mid and high-frequency clarity over low-mids and midrange. To measure the clarity of the Seiren V2 Pro’s signal, we recorded into GarageBand and compared it with other mics we’ve tested.
There are gain and headphone sliders (which change when you turn the knobs on the microphone, as well as when you slide them on the screen), three sampling rate options (44.1kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz), and toggles for the aforementioned analog gain limiter and high-pass filter features. The Razer Synapse software is light on settings for the Seiren V2 Pro. If you do so, then you can go back to a Mac and the features will be on, but obviously, that’s a convoluted path for most Mac users. You can only turn them on using a Windows system that will run Synapse. To be clear, the features exist for Mac users, but out of the box, the mic has both analog gain limiting and the high-pass filter set to off. Razer’s Synapse software only works with PCs (Windows 10 64-bit or higher), so if you're a Mac user, you essentially lose access to these two crucial controls. It’s disappointing, however, that these controls can’t be adjusted on the mic itself. You can also activate or disable the high-pass filter, so downloading the software is highly recommended. You can enable analog gain limiting, for instance, which helps protect against peaks and keeps the signal steady. Synapse is Razer’s free software that allows for controlling specific parameters on the mic. We found in our testing that the cover prevented most plosives, but for close-mic scenarios, or if you’re just plosive-prone, adding in a pop filter might be a wise choice. (And yes, our review sample’s foam cover was unused.) Luckily, however, the foam cover works, and is recommended to help protect against plosives. Especially for a mic with the word “Pro” in its name, it’s not a good look. One thing Razer might want to work on is how it ships the foam cover accessory for the mic-it was packed tight in a little baggie and after 24 hours out of the bag, it still looked like it had been wadded up, with irregular wrinkles and dimples all over its surfaces. It comes with a rubber snap tie to manage cable slack. The back panel houses the 3.5mm headphone jack and the recessed USB-C port for computer connection-the mic ships with a very long USB-C-to-USB-A cable that has a black fabric sleeve and looks to be of high quality. The knob labels can be hard to see in a dark room, as they don't light up. When the Seiren is powered up, the mute button is green when the mic is on and red when it's muted. The Seiren V2 Pro’s front panel houses a mute button, a volume knob, and a gain knob. In this scenario, the mic measures roughly 8.2 inches tall, stand included, with the base of the stand measuring roughly 3.6 inches in diameter.
When the mic is plugged in, the connection of the cable prevents it from sitting fully upright, and encourages the natural best angle for most desktop uses. The pill-shaped Seiren V2 Pro has a black frame and a smooth, eggshell-like finish that looks sharp, with a metallic grille covering the top portion. Regardless, the Seiren V2 Pro is a relatively solid offering, albeit with a bit more value for Windows users. Without Synapse, Mac users don’t have access to some key features, such as analog gain limiting and the high-pass filter. It’s a bit of a bummer that Razer’s Synapse software only works on Windows systems, as plenty of content creators certainly use Macs.
At $149.99, it’s priced somewhere in the middle of most of the models we test, and offers high bit-depth and sampling rates, low-latency monitoring, and a crisp, clear signal. Razer recently updated its lineup of USB microphones, and the Seiren V2 Pro is aimed at creators, vloggers, and streamers. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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