Even though there are a veritable bushel of desktop
microphones to choose from, most of them are high-end affairs, their sights set on gamers, streamers, and podcasters who want a premium audio experience. Whether it’s a
Blue Yeti,
Elgato Wave 3, or
HyperX Quadcast S, most microphones are playing at the deep end of the pool. Razer’s Seiren Mini is relatively new on the streets, and this modest little mic is going head-to-head with the
Blue Snowball iCE, one of the few desktop microphones that caters to the budget-minded streamer. Can the Seiren Mini deliver solid audio despite its $50 price tag? Let’s find out how well it serves the beginner and frugal streamer.
Razer Seiren Mini – Design and Features
The Razer Seiren Mini looks like a prop you’d incorporate into a diorama of a late-night talk show set. The base is 3.5 inches in diameter and the mic stands all of 6.5 inches high, a full inch higher than the similarly height-challenged Rode NT-USB Mini. It’s available in three colors: black, white, and pink.
The pill-shaped mic is half grille, half enclosure, and apparently 100 percent plastic, from the
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