Detail 01
11–52V DC phantom power, 2 mA
The microphone needs phantom power from the connected audio interface or mixer.
Product detailSKU #1500000392105
Audio-TechnicaATH-M50xSTS StreamSet Professional Streaming Headset Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for streaming and content work, the ATH-M50xSTS combines closed-back monitoring with a flexible boom-mounted condenser microphone. Its 45 mm drivers cover a 15–28,000 Hz headphone range, while the microphone stays near your mouth as you move your head. Choose the M50x pads when isolation is the priority, or switch to the mesh and leatherette set for a more breathable feel. Raising the boom mutes the mic, keeping transitions between live segments straightforward.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Streaming or recording through a mixer or audio interface with separate headphone and XLR microphone connections.
- Creators who want to switch between isolation-focused and more breathable earpad options.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Single-cable USB computer setups; the headset uses separate 1/8-inch headphone and XLR microphone connections.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
50–20,000 Hz microphone response at 3 cm
The listed mic response is measured close to the microphone, matching boom use near the mouth.
Detail 03
0.75 lb. without cable
The stated weight excludes the permanently attached 6.6-foot cable.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that your audio interface or mixer provides 11–52V phantom power for the condenser microphone.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do I mute the microphone?
Flip the boom arm up to mute the microphone.
02What connections does it use?
Its fixed 6.6-foot cable has a 1/8-inch headphone plug and a 3-pin XLR microphone plug.
03Can I use a 1/4-inch headphone jack?
Yes. A snap-on 1/4-inch adapter is included for the headphone plug.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsSound
- Headphone Sensitivity
- 99dB/mW
- Polar Pattern
- Unidirectional
- Impedance
- 38 ohms
- Mic Frequency Response
- 50 to 20,000Hz (at 3 cm)
- Mic Sensitivity
- -44.5dB (0dB = 1V/Pa, at 1kHz)
- Headphone Frequency Response
- 15 to 28,000Hz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Phantom Power
- 11 to 52V DC, 2 mA
- Maximum Input Power
- 1,600 mW
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight Without Cable
- .75 lb.
- Cable Length
- 6.6'
5 detailsOther
- Accessories Sold Separately
- Earpads, 1/4 inch stereo adapter
- Microphone Type
- Back electret condenser
- Driver
- 1.77 inch (45 mm)
- Headphones Type
- Closed-back dynamic
- Plug
- 3-pin XLR-M type plug, 1/8 inch gold-plated stereo mini-plug/3 pole
