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Hercules Stream Essentials Kit1 / 6
Hercules

Hercules Stream Essentials Kit

Current price · Amazon US
$399.99
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Overall Rating & value for money
6/ 10
6
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A 6 puts its overall rating in the bottom 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 138 we've cataloged.

6/ 10
6
0.010.0

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

Measured on 19 of the 138 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type
Xlr, wired-usb-cMost common
Xlr35%Wired-usb-c34%Wired-3.5mm10%2.4GHZ8%

Wired-usb-c is the most common — on 34% of the 154 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).

Polar Pattern
CardioidMost common
Cardioid41%Omnidirectional26%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 41% of the 194 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).

Use Case
Most common
Streaming16%Podcasting16%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Content creation is the most common — on 15% of the 351 microphones we've cataloged (of 138).

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

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SOUNDGUYS rating
6.0/ 10
Worth a look
Jhaycee Calvez
Reviewed byJhaycee CalvezVideo Producer/WriterReviewed June 2025
Value6.0
✓What we like
✓Lots of IO options
✓Large Screen on Controller
✓Separate pre-amp accessory
✓Heavy
✕What could be better
✕Microphone stand too short
✕Shortcut issues
✕Not beginner-friendly
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