SteelSeries Engine 3 Driver/Utility 3.12.0 for macOS Download

Posted at April 28, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

SteelSeries Engine 3 Driver/Utility 3.12.0 for macOS Description

New Devices Supported:

- The Arctis Pro line of headsets now is supported in SteelSeries Engine (includes Arctis Pro, Arctis Pro + GameDAC, and Arctis Pro Wireless).

Arctis Pro + GameDAC

- Control your GameDAC from SSE and create custom configurations to easily manage your audio, illumination, and device settings.
- Audio customization options include the ability to enable/disable DTS Headphone:X v2, adjust the 10-band equalizer with easy to use presets, and set Gain Control (High/Low), allowing you to crank the GameDAC volume up to 11.
- On the microphone side you can personalize your sidetone level and set your overall mic volume level.
- In the Illumination panel you can create unique illumination effects for your earcups (each earcup is an individual zone) as well as set the RGB states of the mic LED when muted and unmuted.

OLED Screen Settings

- You can also control your OLED screen brightness and dictate idle time out delay.

Engine Apps

- Robust Engine apps support includes the customization of what events and effects apply to your illumination zones and OLED screen.
- PrismSync, Discord integration, and Audio Visualizer Engine Apps are integrated with the Arctis Pro + GameDAC. In addition, GameSense is supported for games such as CS:GO and Dota 2.

Arctis Pro

- The Arctis Pro features illumination, audio, and microphone customization options. Create unique illumination effects for the earcups and mic boom. On the audio side, you can now install and control DTS Headphone:X v2, create custom EQ settings, and enable three levels of Dynamic Range Compression. For your microphone, you can set Mic Volume level, personalize your sidetone level and enable software-based noise reduction.

Arctis Pro Wireless

- SteelSeries Engine 3.12.0 adds DTS Headphone:X v2 support for PC (Windows only), configuration management, and Engine Apps integration, enabling Discord notifications, CS:GO stats, and more to display on your OLED screen.
- Additional customization options for the Arctis Pro Wireless, such as EQ customization, EQ Presets, Mic Sidetone levels, and more will be released soon in 3.12.1. In the meantime, these features can all be controlled from the device’s OLED screen menu.

New Firmware

- Arctis Pro + GameDAC – 1.29.0. Adds Gain control in the OLED, allowing you to increase the max volume of the audio output from the GameDAC.

Bug Fixes

- Fixed an issue on Mac OSX causing the wrong configurations to auto-launch with applications
- Fixed an issue with DTS Headphone:X not enabling properly on the Dell AE2 headset

Compatible Devices:

- SteelSeries Arctis Pro Headset
- SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Headset
- SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Headset
- SteelSeries Rival 300 Fallout 4 Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival 300 CS:GO Hyper Beast Edition
- SteelSeries Rival 300 Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival 310 Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival 600 Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival 700 Mouse
- SteelSeries Guild Wars 2 Gaming Mouse
- SteelSeries Kinzu v3 Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival 100 PC Bang Edition Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival 100 Dota 2 Edition Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival Mouse
- SteelSeries Call of Duty Black Ops II Gaming Mouse
- SteelSeries Sensei [RAW] Mouse
- SteelSeries Sensei 310 Mouse
- SteelSeries Diablo III Mouse
- SteelSeries Heroes of the Storm Mouse
- SteelSeries The Sims 4 Gaming Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival Dota 2 Edition Gaming Mouse
- SteelSeries Rival 50 MSI Edition
- SteelSeries World of Tanks Gaming Mouse
- SteelSeries Sensei Wireless Mouse
- SteelSeries Arctis 3 Gaming Headset
- SteelSeries Arctis 5 Gaming Headset
- SteelSeries Arctis 7 Gaming Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia 150 Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia 350 Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia v2 DotA 2 Edition Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia Elite Anniversary Edition Headset
- SteelSeries Diablo III Headset
- SteelSeries 9H Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia v3 Prism Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia RAW Prism Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia v2 Heat Orange Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia Elite World of Warcraft Headset
- SteelSeries The Sims 4 Gaming Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia v2 Frost Blue Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia Elite Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia 650 Headset
- SteelSeries Siberia Elite Prism Headset
- SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Gaming Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex 350 Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex 300 Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex M500 Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex M650 Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex M750 Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex M750 TKL Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex Gaming Keyboard
- SteelSeries Guild Wars 2 Gaming Keyboard
- SteelSeries Apex M800 Mechanical Keyboard
- SteelSeries Stratus XL Controller
- SteelSeries Sentry Gaming Eye Tracker
- SteelSeries QCK Prism Mouse Pad

To install this package please do the following:

- Make sure that all system requirements are met.
- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).
- Locate and double-click on the newly-downloaded file.
- Allow your OS to run the file (if necessary).
- Read EULA (End User Licence Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Headset Drivers:

When headsets are connected, the operating system usually installs a generic driver that helps the computer to recognize the newly attached device and to use its basic functions.

Naturally, if you want to have all developed features accessible, proper software must be applied. This task also allows computers to properly recognize all headset characteristics such as manufacturer, model, connection type, and others.

Updating the driver version might improve sound quality, resolve different issues encountered throughout the headset’s usage period, provide you with new configuration options, and make various changes that enhance the unit’s stability and compatibility.

About Mouse Packages:

If an appropriate mouse software is applied, systems will have the ability to properly recognize and make use of all the available features. This will also allow users to configure any additional buttons.

In case you want to apply this software, all you have to do is to make sure all computer characteristics are compatible (such as operating system and bit architecture), get the package, and extract it if necessary. Afterwards, run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation.

About Keyboard Packages:

Install the proper keyboard software and your system will be able to recognize the device and use all available features. This will also make it possible for owners to configure additional hotkeys.

In case additional keyboard accessories are connected, this step can also improve the bundle's overall stability and compatibility, as well as performance.

Therefore, if you wish to install this release, simply make sure that your computer OS is supported, save the package, extract it if necessary, run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions for a complete installation.

Bear in mind that, even though other platforms might be compatible, we do not recommend applying this software version on configurations running under OSes other than the specified ones.

That being said, if you consider applying the present version, download and install the package. Also check with our website whenever you can, in order to stay up to speed with latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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