AQIRYS reveals the GALILEO microphone, our newest venture into enhancing the audio experience for streamers, podcasters, and gamers. The GALILEO microphone is a testament to our commitment towards pushing the boundaries of audio recording technology. At the core of GALILEO's offering is a thoughtfully engineered condenser microphone, embracing both cardioid and omnidirectional polar patterns. This deliberate choice ensures GALILEO is well-suited to support a broad spectrum of audio endeavors, granting users the versatility to achieve close to studio-quality sound across different recording settings. From cozy podcast recordings and lively gaming sessions to polished streaming, GALILEO modestly ensures that every voice is captured with clear and resonant quality, enhancing the connection between creators and their audience.

GALILEO delivers broadcast-level sound quality, capturing every subtle detail of your voice with unmatched clarity and richness, providing an audio experience that faithfully reflects the streamer's vocal nuances and intensity. The built-in windscreen also makes sure your audio is smooth and free from harsh popping sounds, making both your recordings and live shows better. To further enhance your recordings a pop filter is supplied in the package.

Update on March 13, 2024: the PS5 system software update is rolling out globally today. Additionally, later this month a PlayStation App update will enable users to enjoy Share Screen interactions on the app as well. As the new year kicks into high gear with an amazing slate of PS5 game releases like The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Tekken 8 and Helldivers 2, along with FINAL FANTASY VII Rebirth, we're pleased to roll out another PS5 system software beta today with a number of quality-of-life enhancements and new features.

While beta access is limited to invited participants in select countries, we plan to release the update globally in the coming months. If you're selected to participate in the beta, you'll receive an email invitation today when it's available to download. Some features available during the beta phase may not make it into the final version or may see significant changes. Let's jump in to the newly added features below.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled two new additions to their audio lineup: the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma and the Seiren V3 Mini. These microphones are a fusion of Razer's iconic aesthetics with cutting-edge functionality, tailored to be the centerpiece of any gaming setup, streaming studio, or content creation space.

"We are thrilled to launch the Seiren V3 Chroma and Seiren V3 Mini, showcasing Razer merging top-tier audio quality with the dynamic flair of Razer Chroma RGB," says Nick Bourne, Head of Razer's Mobile, Console & Streaming Division. "These microphones are designed to cater to the multifaceted demands of modern content creators, offering unparalleled customization, control, and clarity that truly stands out."

Leading digital lifestyle accessories brand, Trust Electronics Ltd, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Fayzo Wireless multiplatform headset, expanding its thriving gaming headset portfolio. Following on from the successful launches of the Fayzo Multiplatform Headset and Fayzo 7.1 USB headset, the brand new Fayzo Wireless offers an ultra-convenient dual wireless connection and is available in a range of stylish colours. The Trust GXT 491 Fayzo Wireless Gaming Headset is available from Amazon in black and purple for £59.99. The white colour is to follow late April.

With dual wireless functionality, the new top model in the Fayzo range allows gamers to wirelessly connect both their PC/console and phone at the same time. By connecting via the ultra-low latency 2.4 GHz USB receiver (PC/PlayStation) and Bluetooth (smartphone/Nintendo Switch), players will have the best of both worlds - able to enjoy in-game sound and chat or listen to music on their phone simultaneously.

Launching today, our latest wireless headset, Pulse Elite, brings crisp, immersive audio to the gaming experience on the PS5 console; to PlayStation Link supported devices including PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal remote player; and to Bluetooth compatible devices such as smartphones and tablets. Pulse Elite follows the launch of our first wireless earbuds, Pulse Explore, with both audio devices featuring planar magnetic drivers to further enhance the PS5 console's Tempest 3D AudioTech. When combined with PlayStation Link, the planar drivers precisely deliver the output of the 3D audio algorithms directly to the player's ear without loss, and nearly no distortion or delay. Here's our quick-start guide on setting up and using the Pulse Elite wireless headset, along with Pulse Explore wireless earbuds.

Set up and use sidetone and 3D audio features on PS5
A tour of the headset appears when you first connect the Pulse Elite wireless headset or Pulse Explore wireless earbuds to your PS5 console via the included PlayStation Link USB adapter. Before diving into a game, I recommend personalizing 3D audio settings and adjusting sidetone volume (changing this adjusts how loudly you hear your own voice in your ear when you talk). It's also possible to create a custom name for the headset, with standard letters, symbols, and even emoji. After the tour, you can change settings at any time while the headset is connected by navigating to the Settings menu and selecting Accessories, followed by Pulse Elite wireless headset.

Creating quality content requires quality gear - whether you're editing your latest video review or streaming your favorite games on Twitch. The ROG Carnyx is a professional-grade condenser gaming microphone that delivers detailed, high-fidelity audio with minimal setup, making it a good microphone for gaming and streaming that lets you can do what you do best: playing games, streaming, and creating content.

Crystal clear sound through the Carnyx gaming microphone
The Carnyx features a 25 mm condenser capsule and 192 kHz / 24-bit sampling rate, meaning every detail of your voice will come through in a clean, uninterrupted recording. Our high-pass filter enhances vocal clarity, the microphone's built-in pop filter to minimize vocal plosives, and the entire unit suspended onto a premium metal shock mount with a high quality elastic cord to reduce external vibrations and produce crystal-clear sound.

YEYIAN isn't just into prebuilt gaming PCs, DIY gaming PC hardware and gaming peripherals, but also gear for game streamers and creators. The company showed off its latest gear that includes a programmable command center in the form of the Stream Deck; and the dual-connection XLR/type-C mic, with its boom stand. The Stream Deck has a combination of eight programmable OLED keys, four physical knobs, and a monochrome OLED display that lets you dynamically label those knobs. YEYIAN's mic supports XLR and USB-C connections, features a little touch panel, and an aluminium stand. Both type-C and XLR cables come included with the mic. The company hasn't revealed the analog specs of the mic yet.

The launch of the Radium 600 G2 microphone is the perfect example of the evolution in the world of recording and streaming. This flagship product is the successor to the Radium 600 model, valued by streamers and youtubers. It has been designed to provide the highest recording quality and comfort of use. The Radium 600 G2 is characterized by a solid frame, using a cardioid condenser microphone. This enables the device to record the voice of the user with high precision, maintaining the heat and depth of the sound, on a level comparable with professional radio programs. The maximum sampling frequency of 48 kHz with signal processing from 30 do 18000 Hz guarantee perfect recreation of the recorded sound.

The set includes a mini tripod for the desk, which can be assembled and used very quickly. The included anti-vibration basket with a 5/8" thread efficiently eliminates all unwanted sounds and vibrations. Additionally, the microphone can be mounted on an arm to provide maximum flexibility when it comes to positioning.
The Radium 600 G2 model also uses regulation knobs for recording sensitivity and play volume, giving full control over the recording. What's more, the function for immediate muting allows users to easily stop the stream, which is of key importance in case of sudden, private situations.

Today Opal Camera Inc. announced Tadpole, the first webcam built exclusively for laptops and tablets. Opal's newest product delivers ultra-portability with the best image quality on the market - at just one-eighth the size of an average webcam, Tadpole is the world's smallest webcam ever made. Powered with the first directional mic to be used on any webcam, along with AI noise isolation and a capacitive touch sensor for easy tap-to-mute functionality, Tadpole offers unprecedented audio quality designed for work anywhere.

"The way we work has changed. Modern work is fluid today. It doesn't just exist in an office or in a home. It happens on couches, in coffee shops, over poor hotel room WiFi," said Veeraj Chugh, CEO and Co-Founder of Opal Camera. "We wanted to build a great product specifically for the way people work today. Tadpole is the first product of its kind: it's tiny, works on any laptop, and comes with a huge sensor, really cool audio features and reliable stability."

SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, today unveiled its newest franchise and the first microphone solution that's been purposely built for gamers. With over 20 years of design and engineering expertise dedicated to solving problems for gamers and making every gaming session glorious, the #1 premium gaming audio brand introduces Alias microphones powered by Sonar for Streamers. Now "Gamers Finally Have a Voice."

When gamers stream, they get animated, move around their gaming setups and battlestations, shout with unbridled excitement and enthusiasm, narrate gameplay, and tell stories with style and personality. The current offering of microphones on the market does not address these needs and doesn't allow users to be dynamic, while Alias microphones allow for the freedom and true range that gamers seek. Others have introduced microphone solutions that are 4-in-1, but they are a master of none.

Sony has announced INZONE Buds - new truly wireless gaming earbuds packed with Sony's renowned audio technology designed to help you win. INZONE Buds offer both PC and console gamers an immersive gaming experience thanks to personalised sound, unrivalled 12 hours of battery lifeii and low latency. Accompanying this innovation is the INZONE H5 wireless headset, which offers an astonishing 28 hours of uninterrupted gameplay, ensuring comfort during extended gaming sessions.

Both of these products were born through a collaboration with the renowned esports team, Fnatic, who will celebrate 20 years of operation in 2024 and secured back to back international titles in the VALORANT Champions Tour this year. Furthermore, the sleek new black version of the highly acclaimed INZONE H9 wireless noise cancelling headset will be launched. INZONE continues to elevate your PC and PlayStation gaming experience with enhanced audio realism.

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc. and brand leader in gaming and esports, today announced the release of three new innovative products designed to elevate content development for gaming creators and streamers. The latest additions, HyperX Vision S Webcam, HyperX Audio Mixer Audio Interface and the first toolless spring-loaded microphone arm on the market, HyperX Caster, are joining HyperX's high-quality lineup of streaming products, including its ProCast XLR microphone and accessories. HyperX continues to push the boundaries of comfort, audio quality and video capture to meet the evolving needs of gamers and content creators.

"We are excited to expand our portfolio of products and provide a more complete creator solution," said Sean Peralta, director of product management, HyperX. "The Vision S Webcam offers superb video quality and user-friendly features, and the Audio Mixer Audio Interface provides content creators with professional-grade sound. Since the listening experience for a content viewer is so important, we've added a volume meter to offer a quick and easy way to check input levels at any time. HyperX remains committed to enhancing the gaming and content creation experience, empowering users to unleash their full potential."

It's a historic day for SteelSeries, as we pave our way into a new gaming peripheral category. Join us. The days of off-the-shelf generic mics rebranded for gaming are done. It's finally here: a microphone fully dedicated to gaming and streaming. The dedication we have for our audience inspired us to create a product that pushes content creators and streamers—an ever-increasing portion of gaming enthusiasts—to even greater heights. Sound is an integral element of connecting with your viewers, and no matter how good your stream layout looks, bad audio will short-circuit your engagement.

It's time to examine your current setup. The reasons to switch to Alias are many, but we sure have a big one: we believe bigger is better. With a 1" premium capsule that's 3x bigger than competitors', your voice is captured with more fidelity, and it gives you the positioning freedom you need to express yourself. Alias is powered by Sonar: your all-in-1 sound studio for controlling all aspects of livestream audio production. Multiple apps multiply the mess and creates points of failure. With Sonar you get a single app that helps you easily mix and route the sound of your apps and personalize the sound of your mic with ClearCast AI noise cancellation and a powerful 10-band equalizer. No more hiding that pretty face behind the mic. The deep, rich vocals is but one reason to go with Alias. Let's dive in.

Leading digital lifestyle accessories brand, Trust Electronics Ltd, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest gaming accessory, the GXT 489 Fayzo gaming headset. Designed to be an affordable and sustainable option for gamers, the Fayzo successfully combines a stylish and comfortable look with great functionality for immersive and exciting gameplay. The Trust GXT 489 Fayzo Gaming Headset is now available to buy on Very for £29.99.

The Fayzo headset features impressive 50 mm drivers that provide a powerful sound and allows gamers to feel like they are right in the middle of their game - experiencing every footstep, race, gunshot and more with real impact. Ideal for online play, the Fayzo has a detachable microphone with an on-ear volume and mute control to toggle these controls quickly and easily.

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, today released three new products for the gaming and streaming space, the Logitech G Yeti GX microphone, Logitech G Yeti Orb microphone, and the Logitech G Litra Beam LX light. The new Yeti microphones and Litra light are designed to meet the specific needs of game streamers and content creators by using broadcast-style audio and pro-level lighting gear, and work seamlessly together via Logitech's G Hub software to enable them to deliver great content to their community.

Based on the iconic Yeti design, the Yeti GX is a premium, broadcast-style gaming microphone with dynamic capsule technology that delivers unparalleled audio performance. It features a supercardioid pickup pattern that elevates the voice while rejecting room noise, keyboard clicks and other background sounds. The Yeti GX features one handed control of mic gain by cleverly leveraging a scroll wheel from Logitech G gaming mice. Users can easily dial in the gain and, with a simple press of the wheel, apply Yeti GX's Smart Audio Lock feature to prevent clipping and reduce background distractions thanks to a powerful onboard DSP.

Elgato, a subsidiary of CORSAIR, is thrilled to announce a new line of custom hardware for content creators. Made in collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios, the line celebrates some of gaming's most beloved franchises. For its first release, fans can collect limited-edition gear inspired by Starfield, Bethesda Game Studios' first new universe in over 25 years. And there are more drops to come, spanning the publisher's award-winning lineup of IPs from The Elder Scrolls to Fallout.

Officially licensed by Bethesda Game Studios, the Starfield Wave:3 microphone and Stream Deck make ideal companions for any explorer. Sporting an iconic design, Wave:3 ensures creators always sound loud and clear, whether they're directing squad fire or chatting with their crew. Meanwhile, Stream Deck empowers them to control any workflow, from piloting their starship to managing a livestream. And with a bonus digital kit, gamers can download free icons to personalize their Stream Deck in Starfield style—no matter which device or model they have at home.

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, announces the launch of the AT2020USB-XP cardioid condenser USB microphone - the latest addition to A-T's comprehensive lineup of 20 Series content creation products. Competitive features and studio-quality sound have become the calling card of the 20 Series, and the AT2020USB-XP is no exception, delivering ideal performance for streamers, podcasters and other content creators.

Building on A-T's most recent USB condenser model, the AT2020USB-X, the AT2020USB-XP includes the same silent touch-sensitive mute switch, built-in headphone jack with volume control and personal mix control to allow for monitoring of the microphone, as well as plug-and-play USB-Type C operation. Additions and improvements for the AT2020USB-XP include a 24-bit 192 kHz sampling rate, three levels of noise reduction (via selector switch with LED indicator), automatic gain control (with LED indicator), and the inclusion of a clip-on pop filter.

GAMDIAS, the leading brand of PC gaming hardware, developed new streaming product line with GAMDIAS's first microphone, PHEME M1, is designed to ensure transcendent level of audio in a compact form. This microphone features supercardioid pickup pattern, 192 kHz/24-bit resolution, and ENC mode that enable professional recording capabilities. PHEME M1's audio settings and lighting effects can be adjusted with only a few taps or turns for users to take control of their streaming.

The PHEME M1 heavily emphasizes a narrower sound pickup pattern in front of the mic to precisely capture single-source vocals and audio recordings while minimizing ambient noise. Moreover, users can easily adjust the audio settings such as ENC modes, and a mute mode by tapping on the LED indicator on the front of the mic.

Logitech has announced the merging of its microphone and audio equipment brands - their G Gaming Twitter account posted about this decision yesterday, and directed customers to a question and answer session on the official subreddit: "Where do you get support? How will ASTRO, Blue and LFC integrate into Logitech G? Will there be new ASTRO products? Get your questions answered with our official FAQ." A brand manager has since confirmed (via a fan query) that the Blue brand is getting nixxed: "We will be keeping the Yeti brand and moving it under Logitech G. The Blue name will be used to describe our technologies." Logitech spent a cool $177 million when it acquired Blue Microphones back in mid-2018, so it is odd that the company has chosen to drop a very recognizable and popular brand name in the worlds of podcasting, streaming and audio recording.

News outlets have discovered that Blue has been removed from the brands section of Logitech's website, and the Bluemic.com domain now directs back to the parent company's main online presence(s). The Logitech G sub-page has been updated with listings of Yeti, Snowball and other microphone models. A brand manager also outlined ASTRO's future: "(it will) continue to live on as a premium console audio product series underneath the Logitech G brand. Stay tuned for more information regarding ASTRO including a launch that we think our community will be very excited about...We're (also) very excited about ASTRO as a product series under Logitech G."

Gamdias has introduced a number of new products for gamers and streamers at Computex 2023. The Pheme M1 is the company's dedicated desktop microphone - it features a supercardioid pickup pattern that precisely detects and captures the user's voice with studio quality recording quality (192 kHz / 24-bit resolution). The microphone's feed can be muted via a single button press, and an ENC mode can also be activated. An in-built 3.5 mm headphone jack provides in-house monitoring so users can precisely dial in their audio stream's mix. A gain control dial grants the ability to adjust out clipping and peaking sound issues. The Pheme M1 sports an integrated RGB lighting system with 12 modes on tap (press the gain control dial to switch between these).

The PHEME M1 is a Full HD 1080p / 60 FPS resolution gaming webcam that can be controlled via a simple single tap system - the camera feed can be turned on and off swiftly for effective privacy protection. The smart system is capable of rapid autofocus and accurate footage capture, it also compatible with a wide variety of leading streaming platforms and software suites. Gamdias boasts that the PHEME M1's Transcendent lens has a less than a 1% distortion rating - which is superior to the normal market rating of 3%.

PLAY ANYWHERE, CONQUER EVERYWHERE - Hear the unfair advantage, no matter where you play with the Razer Kaira HyperSpeed—a wireless gaming headset that unleashes cutting-edge immersion and untethered freedom. With 2.4 GHz gaming grade wireless and unmatched audio technology, you'll be able to play anywhere and conquer everywhere.

Gaming-grade, low-latency performance with Razer's HyperSpeed Wireless technology. Delivering an ultra-fast 2.4 GHz wireless connection via its included USB-C dongle, the headset ensures seamless, low latency audio that meets the demands of competitive gaming on numerous platforms.

NZXT, a leader in PC gaming hardware and services, today announces miniature versions of their Capsule USB microphone and boom arm, the Capsule Mini and Boom Arm Mini. The Capsule Mini caters to those who require a compact USB microphone for their setup that delivers exceptional audio quality. Its internal capsule is tuned to enhance speech in gaming environments and is coupled with an impressive analog to digital 24-bit/48 kHz resolution that ensures vocal clarity during gameplay. In addition, it uses a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern to keep unwanted background noise such as clicks from a mechanical keyboard to ensure that your voice is the main focus while you are talking.

Like the Capsule Mini, the Boom Arm Mini is optimized for extra space for your gaming setup. Boom Arm Mini helps maximize desk space thanks to its small, foldable form factor. Smooth-moving arms make quiet adjustments while hidden cable management helps organize your desktop. The Boom Arm Mini has a sleek uniform look with hidden springs and sturdy construction that enables silent operation right out of the box. Make switching mics easy for all both Capsule and Capsule Mini.

The Philips 45B1U6900CH combines two desktops and a webcam in one setup. This monitor is equipped with a large, 44.5-inch (113 cm diagonal) screen with 5120 x 1440 resolution and several other features that are designed to aid professionals' multitasking, such as: a 5 MP webcam, USB-C docking with RJ45, a 32:9 SuperWide screen, and a curvature of 1500R with viewing angles of 178/178 degrees.

Instead of having two separate monitors, the Philips 45B1U6900CH's 44.5-inch screen and 32:9 SuperWide ratio allows professionals to easily open multiple windows on one large screen surface and have an extra-wide perspective for viewing video content. In addition, the monitor's curved VA panel provides wide, 178/178-degree viewing angles for crisp, high-contrast imagery and an overall more immersive experience.

Jabra, world's leading professional audio brand, expands its best-selling line of professional headsets, the Jabra Evolve series, with new Evolve2 mid-range headsets. The revolutionary Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex, the Jabra Evolve2 55 and Jabra Evolve2 50 are engineered for ultra-flexible hybrid working.

Jabra's 2022 research found that 80% of all meetings globally are either fully virtual or hybrid, and hybrid natives like Gen Zs consider their "office" to be their laptop or wherever they have a strong internet connection, including "third spaces" such as co-working spaces, cafés, or libraries. The new Evolve2 headsets empower users with the most useful and professional features to protect their focus zone and enable them to take calls and meetings no matter their environment. Additionally, they boast optimized sound for professional use and music, so there is no need to switch headsets when it is time for a break.

Sennheiser has launched the Profile USB microphone, a cardioid condenser microphone that presents an easy and stylish solution for streaming and podcasting. It combines professional sound with direct accessibility of all functions, allowing streamers, podcasters and gamers to fully focus on their content. The side-address microphone is available as a table stand version ($129 USD, MSRP) and as the Profile Streaming Set with a 3-point self-locking boom arm ($199 USD, MSRP). Both models are shipping from today.

At the heart of the Profile USB microphone is an award-winning Sennheiser condenser capsule, the KE 10. Its cardioid pick-up pattern provides the typical attenuation of sound coming from the rear, making sure that the streamer's voice is in focus.