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HyperX QuadCast (1st Gen)1 / 9
HyperX

HyperX QuadCast (1st Gen)

Step your streaming game.

Current price · Amazon US
$139
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Overall Rating & value for money
8.8/ 10
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A 8.8 puts its overall rating in the top quarter of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 136 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
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A 9 puts its value for money in the top 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 19 of the 136 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Connection Type
Wired-usb-a
Xlr36%Wired-usb-c33%Wired-3.5mm11%Wired-usb-a4%

Wired-usb-a appears on 4% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern
Most common
Cardioid41%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Bidirectional is the most common — on 11% of the 191 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Form Factor
Most common
Usb desktop podcast32%Large-diaphragm condenser15%Lavalier wireless14%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Usb desktop podcast is the most common — on 32% of the 120 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
Wired-usb-a
USB Charging
No

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, hypercardioid
Form Factor
USB desktop podcast
Use Case
Podcasting, streaming, content creation
Bit Depth
16 bit
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
1
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Max Spl
122 dB SPL
Sample Rate
48 kHz
Signal To Noise Ratio
90 dB

Battery

Battery
No

Design

Built In Stand
Yes
Includes Pop Filter
Yes
Includes Shock Mount
Yes
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
254 g

Features

Gain Knob
Yes
Headphone Monitor
Yes
Mute Button
Yes

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating
8.8/ 10
Highly recommended
Christian Thomas
Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed August 2024
Design9.0
Value9.0

The verdict

The HyperX Quadcast is an ultra-credible USB mic that takes aim at other units in the sub-$200 price range. Despite its technical limitations, it can credibly record a podcast, stream, or other vocal-centric application short of professional recording. The red lights also make it abundantly clear when you're live, and when you're not.

✓Liked: Great response, Easy to use, Obvious when it's muted, Decent quality

✕Could be better: USB-only, Boosts sibilants, Adds light

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