SteelSeries Alias Microphone Review

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SteelSeries are out to make a statement, to the competition and on your desktop. The new SteelSeries Alias microphone range is a huge leap out of the ordinary for one of gamin’s more recognizable peripheral manufacturers. More accustomed to delivering flip down options on the end of an Arctis, the Danish manufacturer has unleashed a duo of streaming mics that come with big promises.

Coming in at £179.99 / $179.99 and £319.99 / $229.99 the SteelSeries Alias and SteelSeries Alias Pro are both built around an impressive set of specifications, and we got our hands on the base model to find out if either of these really delivers.

There isn’t a lot to highlight when inspecting an unopened Alias microphone.  Aside from the obvious branding, straightforward reveal, and reassuring lack of plastics the cardboard container that this comes in is easily dispatched. The microphone and stand fall out fully assembled, and come accompanied by a USB cable, boom arm mounting adaptor, and a quick start guide.  This didn’t feel particularly auspicious for such an expensive peripheral, but it’s the microphone that’s going to dominate the desktop.

Before even powering on, the SteelSeries Alias stands out without trying. A mix of plastic, mesh, and metal all come together around a striking silhouette that looks like some modern IKEA ornament. An elongated pill, cut almost in half and wrapped in an array of matte grey and black colors combined with a fabric face to decorate the core of the design. There are deft touches with the side mounted metal grills and physical controls that make the SteelSeries Alias interesting to inspect without feeling gaudy. It’s not the subdued palette that catches the eye here. Instead, this mic is every bit as