The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS StreamSet is a professional streaming headset combining the closed-back dynamic drivers of the ATH-M50x headphones with a cardioid condenser microphone based on the 20 Series studio microphone range. The headset is equipped with 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils, delivering an extended frequency response with deep bass reproduction. The microphone is mounted on a flexible boom arm that keeps it close to the mouth to help reject background noise; flipping the boom arm upward mutes the microphone quickly and silently. Two sets of interchangeable earpads are included — standard M50x earpads for audio quality and isolation, and mesh/leatherette earpads for breathability and comfort.
The ATH-M50xSTS is available in two configurations: the analogue model features a 3.5 mm headphone output and XLR microphone output for connection to an audio interface or mixer, with a 6.3 mm adapter included; the ATH-M50xSTS-USB model connects via USB-A for plug-and-play use with PC and Mac, and includes a USB-A to USB-C adapter. The USB model incorporates a high-quality A/D converter supporting up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling and includes sidetone circuitry so the user can monitor their own voice during use.
Ideal For
Suited to streamers, content creators, and podcasters requiring studio-quality audio capture and monitoring in a single headset, whether connecting to a professional audio interface via XLR or directly to a computer via USB.
Features
- Closed-back dynamic headphones based on the ATH-M50x
- 45 mm large-aperture drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils
- Frequency response: 15 Hz to 28,000 Hz
- Cardioid condenser microphone based on the 20 Series studio microphone
- Flexible boom arm positions microphone close to the mouth to reject background noise
- Boom arm flips up to quickly and silently mute the microphone
- Two sets of interchangeable earpads included: M50x-style (isolation) and mesh/leatherette (breathability)
- 2 m permanently attached cable
- ATH-M50xSTS (analogue): 3.5 mm headphone output and XLR microphone output; 6.3 mm adapter included
- ATH-M50xSTS-USB: USB-A connection for plug-and-play PC and Mac use; USB-A to USB-C adapter included
- A/D converter supporting up to 24-bit/96 kHz sampling (USB model only)
- Sidetone circuitry for natural voice monitoring (USB model only)
- USB 2.0 compliant (USB model only)
Specifications
- Headphone Type: Closed-back dynamic
- Driver Diameter: 45 mm
- Headphone Frequency Response: 15 to 28,000 Hz
- Headphone Sensitivity: 99 dB/mW
- Headphone Impedance: 38 ohms
- Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW
- Microphone Type: Back electret condenser
- Microphone Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
- Microphone Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz (at 3 cm)
- Microphone Sensitivity: -44.5 dB (0 dB = 1V/Pa, at 1 kHz) (analogue model)
- Phantom Power: 11 to 52V DC, 2 mA (analogue model)
- Supported Sampling Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz (USB model)
- Supported Bit Depth: 16-bit / 24-bit (USB model)
- Power Supply: USB 5V DC (USB model)
- Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey (USB model)
- Cable Length: 2.0 m
Product Code: ATH-M50XSTS-USB