steelseries Alias Pro XLR Pro Gaming Microphone Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: SteelSeries

Table of Contents

GENERAL
- PACKAGE CONTENTS
- SOFTWARE
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
SETUP AND POSITIONING
ATTACHING TO A BOOM ARM
REGULATORY
References
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steelseries Alias Pro XLR Pro Gaming Microphone

steelseries Alias Pro XLR Pro Gaming Microphone

GENERAL

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Alias Microphone
Microphone Stand
Boom Arm Adapter
USB-C to USB-A Cable
Product Information Guide

SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
PC

SOFTWARE

Software

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

MICROPHONE

RGB LED Indicator Zone
Microphone Mute Button
Headphone Gain Dial
RGB Illumination Zone
Rear Venting Area
Microphone Gain Dial
Shock Mount
Thumb Screw
USB-C Port
Headphone Port
Microphone Stand

ACCESSORIES
USB-C to USB-A Cable*
Boom Arm Adapter

SETUP AND POSITIONING

DEVICE CONNECTION

Connect the USB-C to A Cable (12) to the USB-C Port (9) on the Alias Microphone.
Connect the USB-C to A Cable (12) to your PC’s USB-A Port.

PC Settings
SYSTEM TRAY > SOUND ICON (right click) > OPEN SOUND SETTINGS

Output SteelSeries Alias
Input SteelSeries Alias

HEADPHONE CONNECTION

Connect your 3.5mm Headphone Cable to the Headphone Port (10) on the Alias Microphone.
Turn the Headphone Gain Dial (3) on the front of the Microphone to increase/decrease the Headphone Output Level.

DESKTOP PLACEMENT

Place the Alias Microphone on your desk facing your speaking position.
Tilt the Alias Microphone until it reaches a perpendicular position to your face.
Try to maintain a distance within 24″/60cm from the Microphone to your speaking position.

SET MIC LEVEL

While speaking into the Microphone from your regular seating position, turn the Microphone Gain Dial (6) on the back of the Microphone until the Level Indicator LEDs of the RGB LED Indicator Zone (1) turn green and the fourth LED turns Yellow for maximum speaking level.
If the RGB LED Indicator Zone (1) turns red, decrease the Microphone Gain until the Level Indicator LEDs stay green. (The yellow LED above green is acceptable and a warning you are nearing maximum desired speaking level.)

MICROPHONE MUTE
Push the Microphone Mute Button (2) to mute the Microphone’s input.

ATTACHING TO A BOOM ARM

Secure the included Boom Arm Adapter (13) onto a Microphone Boom Arm. The Boom Arm Adapter (13) supports 3/8” and 5/8” thread sizes.
Remove the Thumb Screw (8) and Microphone Stand (11) from the Microphone.
Align the Boom Arm Adapter (13) with the Shock Mount Adapter Holes (7.1) and secure the Boom Arm Adapter (13) with the Thumb Screw (8). Make sure the Thumb Screw Insert Groove (8.1) lines up with the Boom Arm Adapter Hole Notch (13.1). Rotate the Thumb Screw as needed to insert into the Boom Arm Adapter Hole.
Position your boom arm for use.
Note : Alias can be rotated without affecting performance.

REGULATORY

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the equipment which is compliance with directive RoHS 2.0 (2015/863/EU), EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), and LVD (2014/35/EU) which are issued by the Commission of the European Community.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en- us/categories/360001256111-Other-Stuff SteelSeries ApS. hereby confirms, to date, based on the feedback from our suppliers indicates that our products shipping to the EU territory comply with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals – (EC) 1907/2006) compliance program. We are fully committed to offering REACH compliance on the products and posting accurate REACH compliance status for the all of products.

UK Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SteelSeries ApS. declares that the following equipment which is compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, and The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 issued by the Department for Business, Energy& Industrial Strategy.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001256111-Other-Stuf

WEEE
This product must not be disposed of with your other household waste or treat them in compliance with the local regulations or contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Turkey RoHS Compliance
Republic of Turkey: In conformity with the EEE Regulation
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause interference, and
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.