The Complete Guide to Setting Up the Razer Seiren X Audio Guide with your Windows or Mac Computer

What is a Razer Seiren X?

The Razer Seiren X is an all-in-one USB microphone and audio recorder that can capture professional quality audio. It features a multi-pattern microphone with condenser capsules that are able to record in stereo, mono and omnidirectional modes.

This mic also has a built-in headphone amp and zero latency monitoring, so you can hear what you're recording in real time. You can also use the Seiren X to stream live on Facebook, YouTube or Twitch with its built-in streaming software.

The Razer Seiren X is designed for gamers who want to stream their games live or convert their voice recordings into podcasts. In this article, we will show you how to set up the Razer Seiren X with a Windows or Mac computer and record your voice.

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How to Set Up the Razer Seiren X with a Windows Computer

Step 1: Plug in the mic

Plug your Razer Seiren X mic into the USB port on your computer.

Step 2: Update Drivers

It is important to update drivers for your mic before you start recording. You can do this by going to Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager -> Sound, Video and Game Controllers -> Right-click on "Razer Seiren X" -> Update Driver Software or find a driver online that is compatible with Windows 10.

Step 3: Open Audacity or your Streaming Software of Choice

Open Audacity from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut. If you don't have it installed, download it from https://www.audacityteam.org/download/. Audacity is great to start testing your microphone and recording your voice for a podcast. If you are streaming, then use your streaming software of choice and go into preferences and set the Razer Seiren X microphone as the default.

Step 4: Configure Recording Setup

Open Preferences (Edit > Preferences) and under "Recording", select "Device:" as "Razer Seiren X" and select "Analog Stereo Line In" from the drop-down menu. Then click OK.

Step 5: Record!

Open Audacity and click on the green record button in the toolbar to start recording. If you want to adjust your microphone settings, you can do so by going to File > Preferences > Device or use Ctrl+F11/F12 to toggle mic gain up and down respectively.

How to Set Up the Razer Seiren X with a Mac Computer

Step 1: Plug in the mic

Plug your Razer Seiren X mic into the USB port on your computer.

Step 2: Update Settings

Launch the Settings app on your Mac by clicking on the Apple icon in the top left-hand corner. Scroll down until you see an option that says "Sound". Click on it and then select "Input". You should see an option that says "Razer Seiren X" which you can now click on. and select "Audio Output". You should also see the name of your device below, so you know it's connected.

Step 3: Open Garage Band and Choose the Microphone Settings

You can now go ahead and use the microphone with any recording software! Garage Band is a great sound editing software that comes with all Mac computers. It has a number of features and functions that are perfect for any beginner or experienced recording artist. Go into the settings of the your Garage Band project and choose the Razer Seiren X microphone if it isn't already set to default.

Accessories need with your Razer Seiren X

There are many accessories available to go with a recording microphone. A pop filter is a good one to reduce popping sounds when speaking into the microphone. Shock mounts can help reduce handling noise for close-up sound sources, such as vocals and acoustic guitar. A desk boom arm will allow you to mount the microphone on a swivel arm so you'll able to adjust your microphone position and move it out of the way when you're not using it at your desk. Now that you're setup streaming, here are a couple accessories that will make your life way easier.