Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet Over-Ear Closed-Back Headset with XLR/3.5mm Connectors

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet is an over-ear closed-back headset specifically designed for streamers and content creators who seek both professional sound quality and superior microphone clarity. Engineered from the highly acclaimed ATH-M50x headphones, this innovative headset integrates the legendary studio sound of the ATH-M50x with the renowned clarity of the 20 Series microphones. This combination ensures that you and your audience experience impeccable audio quality.

The ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet is built to offer ultimate versatility and comfort with its distinct earpad designs. You can choose between the M50x earpads for superior audio quality and sound isolation or the mesh and leatherette earpads that prioritize breathability and comfort. With its cardioid condenser microphone adapted from the iconic 20 Series studio mics, this headset guarantees studio-quality articulation and intelligibility. The flexible boom arm places the microphone in close proximity to your mouth, ensuring the rejection of background noise and providing crystal-clear audio. Additionally, the intuitive design allows you to mute the microphone easily by flipping the boom arm to the up position.

Key Features

• Legendary studio sound of ATH-M50x headphones paired with the renowned clarity of 20 Series microphones creates the ideal headset for live streaming
• Proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
• Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response
• Cardioid condenser microphone, based on the iconic 20 Series microphones, provides studio-quality articulation and intelligibility
• Flexible boom arm keeps mic in position near your mouth, helping to reject background noise and deliver crystal-clear audio
• Boom arm flips up to quickly mute the microphone
• Comes with two types of interchangeable earpads to emphasize either high fidelity and isolation or breathability and comfort
• 2 m (6.6') permanently attached cable with 3.5 mm (1/8”) headphone input (plus 6.3 mm (1/4”) adapter) and XLR microphone output (ATH-M50xSTS analog model)
• 2 m (6.6') permanently attached cable with USB-A connection (and USB-A to USB-C adapter) for plug-and-play connectivity to PCs and Macs (ATH-M50xSTS-USB digital model)
• High-quality A/D converter with up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate for superb, high-resolution audio (ATH-M50xSTS-USB digital model)
• Sidetone circuitry lets you hear your voice in the headphones for a more natural, conversational experience (ATH-M50xSTS-USB digital model)

Specifications

• Headphones Type: Closed-back dynamic
• Driver Diameter: 45 mm
• Frequency Response: 15 to 28,000 Hz
• Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW
• Sensitivity: 99 dB/mW
• Impedance: 38 ohms
• Weight: Approx. 330 g (12 oz), without cable
• Cable Length: 2.0 m (6.6’)
• Plug: ATH-M50xSTS: 3-pin XLR-M type plug, 3.5 mm (1/8”) gold-plated stereo mini-plug/3 pole; ATH-M50xSTS-USB: USB Type-A
• Microphone Type: Back electret condenser
• Microphone Sensitivity: -44.5 dB (0 dB = 1V/Pa, at 1 kHz) (ATH-M50xSTS)
• Microphone Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz (at 3 cm)
• Microphone Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
• System Operation: USB 2.0 compliant (ATH-M50xSTS-USB)
• Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 11; macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey (ATH-M50xSTS-USB)
• Supported Sampling Rates: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz / 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz (ATH-M50xSTS-USB)
• Supported Bit Depth: 16 bit / 24 bit (ATH-M50xSTS-USB)
• Power Supply: USB power (5 V DC) (ATH-M50xSTS-USB)
• Phantom Power: 11 to 52 V DC, 2 mA (ATH-M50xSTS)

Package Contents

• ATH-M50xSTS: Earpads
• ATH-M50xSTS: 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo adapter
• ATH-M50xSTS-USB: Earpads
• ATH-M50xSTS-USB: USB conversion adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C)
• Replacements/separately sold items: ATH-M50xSTS: Earpads, 6.3 mm (1/4”) stereo adapter; ATH-M50xSTS-USB: Earpads, USB conversion adapter (USB-Type-A to USB Type-C)