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Hercules

Hercules Stream Essentials Kit

Name: Hercules Stream Essentials Kit
Brand: Hercules
SKU: B0DSXJJ9H4
Price: 399.99 USD

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$399.99

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Overall Rating & value for money

6/ 10

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A 6 puts its overall rating in the bottom 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 136 we've cataloged.

6/ 10

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A 6 puts its value for money in the bottom 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 136 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Connection Type

Xlr, wired-usb-cMost common

Xlr36%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ8%

Wired-usb-c is the most common — on 33% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern

CardioidMost common

Cardioid41%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 41% of the 191 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Use Case

Most common

Streaming16%Podcasting15%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Content creation is the most common — on 15% of the 345 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Connectivity

Connection Type: Xlr, wired-usb-c
USB Charging: Yes

Microphone

Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Use Case: Streaming, content creation
Capsule Type: Dynamic
Count: 1
Frequency Response: 50-18000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 18000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 50 Hz
Output Impedance: 350 Ω
Sensitivity: -56 dBV/Pa

Design

Includes Pop Filter: Yes
Includes Stand: Yes
Mount Thread: 5/8"-27
Weight: 380 g

Features

Gain Knob: Yes
Mute Button: Yes

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.0/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byJhaycee CalvezVideo Producer/WriterReviewed June 2025

Value6.0

✓Liked: Lots of IO options, Large Screen on Controller, Separate pre-amp accessory, Heavy

✕Could be better: Microphone stand too short, Shortcut issues, Not beginner-friendly

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